Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2026 RTW: Piccioli’s Poetic Turn | Paris Fashion Week

Known for its constant evolution, Balenciaga under Pierpaolo Piccioli embraces a new chapter of precision and poise. Respected for his transformative work at Valentino, Piccioli stepped in as Balenciaga’s Creative Director this year, 2025, bringing a vision that blends the brand’s sculptural legacy with subtle wearability and emotional depth. 

For Spring/Summer 2026, the collection married structure with softness. Minimalist leather jackets and sharply tailored blazers shared the runway with flowing gowns, clean-cut trousers, and measured tailoring that felt precise yet approachable. The palette favored muted neutrals and tonal contrasts, occasionally punctuated by pops of bright color, signaling a shift from spectacle to nuance.  

Accessories and styling stayed minimal, letting the garments communicate the collection’s quiet drama. Reviewers described the show as a 'palate cleanser' for Balenciaga, still bold and confident, but in a more less dramatic way. Piccioli’s debut proves that the house can evolve without losing its edge. Spring 2026 feels like Balenciaga re-centered: daring, refined, and poetic, with a newfound balance of restraint and emotion.  53 looks, these are my fav's.


The leather Top!







The Pants!

Cute!


Is the Oversized Cat eye sunglasses gonna be a thing next summer?  Very Hollywood!



The Jacket!


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So me!💗😍


Lawd, NOT the bubble trend AGAIN!



Dope Cape!


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Creative Director, Pierpaolo Piccioli

Video: Runway Balenciaga RTW 2026, Paris Fashion week


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