Rabanne Spring 2026 Collection:
As autumn leaves crunch underfoot, Julien Dossena sent his audience straight into summer with a collection that fused 1950s swimwear nostalgia, seaside playfulness, and Rabanne’s futuristic DNA. “I grew up in Brittany, by the sea, and I wanted to capture that feeling — the spontaneity of dressing for the beach, but with glamour,” said the designer backstage.
That seaside spirit came alive in halter tops inspired by structured 1950s bikinis, styled with matching boleros or layered beneath floral blouses split open at the front, and paired with billowing maxi skirts. Dresses bloomed with floral appliqués at hems and sleeves, while sea urchin–like shapes, embroidered with sparkling red and silver beading, radiated across a peach satin skirt cinched with an oversized belt.
The house’s signature shimmer was unmistakable. Mini skirts crafted from crushed metallic layers of gold and silver caught the light with every step, nodding to Rabanne’s space-age heritage. Dossena leaned into hybrid styling, pairing a gold lamé mini with a striped polo for a playful “sporty mermaid” effect, while silver ruffles peeked out beneath a bright yellow mini with a scalloped hem. A flowing blue dress with frayed sleeves revealed metallic fringe at its underskirt, blurring whimsy with edge.
Some of the best looks riffed on the idea of deconstructing everyday clothes and rebuilding them for the beach. Long skirts were slit open and fastened with knots or ties; a breezy blue mini had sleeves purposefully frayed as if weathered by salt air.
Even the accessories carried the theme. Shoes — from towering heels to casual flip-flops — sprouted metallic leather palm leaves, curling around soles and heels so models seemed to be walking on a tropical carpet.
