Dennis Basso takes glamour to a new scale with this new collection that entangles in the world of blooming silhouettes and pure femininity. The fabrics are light and breezy, easy and flowing, in garments made from myriad silks, pleated chiffon, double faced satin, embroidered silk, point d’esprit, taffeta and organza.
“My inspiration for [spring] 2026 is the strong American woman, with a collection dapperly tailored and finished with flashes of femininity. It’s what I call New World glamour,” explained Dennis Basso.
The collection abounds with handmade silk petals to create a field of flowers in bloom. Flowing scarves, petite evening boleros, and the return of the “summer fur” in broadtail, sable and mink, complete the looks. The color palettes are soft and subtle, featuring mint, buttercup, and ice blue.
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The eternal chic of classic black and white is also included, which is known to be signature standard for a Dennis Basso collection. Silhouettes include one-shoulder gowns, knee-length dinner dresses, and a series of wide leg trousers along with daytime occasion ensembles.
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For spring 2026, L’Enchanteur transforms the runway into an aquatic journey, where sound, literature, and myth become one. The show draws on Drexciya’s Afrofuturist mythology of resilience, Alice Coltrane’s celestial jazz, and Leontyne Price’s operatic force to create an atmosphere that channels sound as spirit.
The brand explored fabrics that heighten the body’s energetic fields through megahertz frequencies. Color palettes draw from the deep sea, channeling the iridescence and mystery of oceanic life. Textiles range from floral lace and handwoven fabrics to textured leathers.
NARDOS presented their spring 2026 runway collection, “Whispers of Renewal,” at the majestic Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel, setting the tone for the dreamy show. The Shakespearean inspired collection was full of curvy silhouettes and feminine dominance. The 52-piece collection was reminiscent of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream’s” fantasy elements mixed with the romance of “Romeo and Juliet.”
What makes this collection special is the tailoring of the garments. In its entirety, the collection is easily adjustable for many sizes. The architecture of these dresses is designed for the woman’s body and comfort. They have couture elements; a woman can move easily in each piece making it perfect for a long night at a wedding or any formal event. The colors are also timeless, pastels, whites with fuchsia and green. “Whispers of Renewal” befits the quiet luxury trend but can be worn long after the fashion girls move on to something else.
An eager sea of stripes, sequins, and color-blocked frocks snaked around the outskirts of Robert F. Wagner Park on September 13. As guests got to their seats, the view was a rewarding one. Sailboats with Cynthia Rowley-branded sails, striped in dazzling colors, circled each other between the park and the Statue of Liberty. The visual was the perfect foreshadowing for the collection, a blend of nautical and city slicker energy. It was a show where everyone was in the front row, as the models wove their runway struts through the wooden and concrete step benches.
Most looks were accessorized similarly; abstract gold and silver cuffs, belts with funky buckles set on the low waist, worn backwards, and layered on top of each other.
