MICHAEL KORS

The pace and style of New York, but with the volume turned down: this is how Michael Kors presented his Spring/Summer 2026 collection. I believe Michael Kors understands American women like few others and knows exactly what they want. His show, staged in a large red brick warehouse near the Hudson River, was a hymn to precision and lightness, a set that let the clothes and the wearers breathe.

The front row was an event within an event, with Gwyneth Paltrow sitting next to Olivia Wilde and Nicky Hilton, a crowd that spoke louder than a thousand press releases. Before the show, smartphones were already going crazy: everyone wanted to capture the moment, share the anticipation.

The collection spoke of confidence and freedom. White silk tops slashed to the navel, tank tops draped over flowing trousers, and sheath dresses seemed sculpted. Sleeveless blazers and perforated leather trench coats added a touch of restraint, while the grand finale, with Adut Akech draped in a gold trench coat, seemed like a celebration of the sun and feminine power.

What always strikes me about Kors is its ability to combine the desire for chic with the need for practicality. The softest calfskin bags, made to be worn, the chunky-heeled sandals that don’t sacrifice comfort, the leather tassels that become style details and not just decoration.

The soundtrack was a journey: a mix of Sébastien Léger with the Paris Philharmonic and Marianne Faithfull’s voice, which gave depth and poetry to the models’ movements. Each look seemed ready to leave the catwalk and live in the city, under the midday sun.

Ultimately, Kors said he wanted to demonstrate that you can be sensual without being obvious, that beauty lies in movement and lightness. I think he succeeded, because for a moment, everything seemed truly calmer, and we need that today.