Fashion industry professionals often say that the world of the ladies who lunch is a bygone era. The world of Truman Capote’s Swans and Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Blaine Trump and those Upper Eastside style mavens is over. Cyril Verdavainne of the namesake fashion brand VERDAVAINNE believes not quite yet. And his spring 2026 collection reflects that perspective.
That said, VERDAVAINNE’s spring 2026 collection goes beyond the ladies who lunch of the 1950s and 1960s, in fact this collection is a modern dissertation on well-heeled women who choose to look glamorous at every jointure of their day. And unlike the ladies who lunch of previous decades, Cyril Verdavainne has created garments that reflect lifestyle of modern women that reflect more movement and comfort.
“My inspiration has always been my client. I design for women who want to feel incredible and at peace with how they look—with silhouettes that are versatile for real life, yet glamorous enough to take her straight from the street to the Emmys,” explained Cyril Verdavainne. With that in mind, this collection is a journey through a modern garden in bloom, balancing architectural tailoring with fluid romanticism.
A spectrum of looks moved from luminous ivories and periwinkles to bold florals, vivid neons, and gilded metallics, each imbued with meticulous handwork—brocades, Guipure lace, embroidery, and sequins that shimmered under the lights. Shirt dresses and portrait gowns shared the runway with trapeze cocktails and sweeping capes, offering both playful freshness and regal drama.
Images courtesy of VERY New York
Signature looks and key elements of this spring 2026 collection include but is not limited to Trapunto belts and sashes which provided the collection’s heartbeat, sculpting silhouettes and drawing the eye to the waist with dramatic precision. Standout looks in this collection were the collection’s ivory satin twill, oversized shirt and Trapunto belt, silver fil coupé organza strapless cocktail, periwinkle textured Mikado evening robe and Trapunto belt, multicolor organza shirt dress with floral motif, and white hand-embroidered corded floral on silver tulle.
—William S. Gooch
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