Hermes unveils sandy-hued spring/summer 2026 collection at Paris Fashion Week
While rivals refresh creative teams, Hermes’ Nadege Vanhee stays steady—delivering serene neutrals, leather accents and silk racerbacks at the spring/summer 2026 Paris showcase.
A model presents a creation by designer Nadege Vanhee as part of her Spring/Summer 2026 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for the fashion house Hermes during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, October 4, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Hermes designer Nadege Vanhee sent out a collection of brassiere tops, quilted silk coats and racer-backed dresses for the French fashion house's spring/summer runway show on Saturday (Oct 4).
Guests walked in from the blustery streets to find a beige set, lined with benches, the floor covered in sand and bits of broken shells.
Models marched around the space in tall riding boots, their silky ponytails swishing. They wore sandy-coloured shirts, skirts and brassiere ensembles, cinched snugly with leather straps and lacework. Racerbacks revealed shoulderblades, while leather bra tops held silk fabric in place, covering the chest.
The colour palette was dominated by muted beige and khaki tones, with a few touches of bright red - a leather trouser set, a handbag and motifs on scarves.
Hermes has outperformed rival luxury groups like LVMH, Kering and Chanel as the sector grapples with a prolonged downturn.
Dozens of brands including Dior, Chanel and Gucci have brought on new designers to try to reignite sales.
At Hermes, Vanhee, who heads womenswear designs, has held her position for over a decade.
Paris Fashion Week, which runs through Oct 7, features big-name labels including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel, Saint Laurent and Loewe.
