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Jacquemus SS26: A Poetic Return to the Origins of Elegance

Simon Porte Jacquemus chose Versailles to unveil his SS26 collection, not for grandeur, but for irony.

Por: Rubén Carrillo
Instead of showcasing trends, Jacquemus SS26 told a tender, nostalgic story rooted in southern France and personal memory. / Photo Jacquemus
Instead of showcasing trends, Jacquemus SS26 told a tender, nostalgic story rooted in southern France and personal memory. / Photo Jacquemus

The opulent Versailles contrasted sharply with the theme of Le Paysan, the SS26 collection from Jacquemus, a rural homage, simple yet emotionally charged.


Instead of showcasing trends, Jacquemus SS26 told a tender, nostalgic story rooted in southern France and personal memory.


Versailles became more than a runway—it transforms into a cinematic frame for a visual poem.

The intimacy of the collection turned high fashion into a soulful whisper rather than a flamboyant display.

The intimacy of the collection turned high fashion into a soulful whisper rather than a flamboyant display / Photo Jacquemus
The intimacy of the collection turned high fashion into a soulful whisper rather than a flamboyant display / Photo Jacquemus

Le Paysan: A Tribute to the Countryside

The collection isn’t loud; it’s reflective. It pulled viewers into the designer’s personal past.

 

Every piece is like a love letter to Jacquemus’ upbringing, crafted with sentimental textures and organic lines.


Linen crackles like dried wheat, tulle floats like a summer breeze over the fields. Jacquemus SS26 delivers fashion with an emotional depth rarely seen in modern runways.

His intent is not to dazzle but to move, and it resonates deeply.

Every piece is like a love letter to Jacquemus' upbringing, crafted with sentimental textures and organic lines / Photo Jacquemus
Every piece is like a love letter to Jacquemus' upbringing, crafted with sentimental textures and organic lines / Photo Jacquemus

Modern Takes on Traditional Attire

In Le Paysan, rustic traditions meet ethereal innovation. Tulle aprons, reimagined and inverted, float like sculptures rather than practical garments.

They nod to peasant roots with elegance and dreamlike femininity. Voluminous silhouettes dance between nature and fantasy, suggesting both freedom and structure.

Softness and strength meet in cropped jackets with internal corset forms.

This balance defines the entire collection—delicate yet powerful, nostalgic yet current.

The Power of Accessories


Accessories are not afterthoughts but vital characters in this pastoral drama. Alpargatas get a bold lift with platforms, while fruits and vegetables inspire whimsical jewelry.

 

Leather garlic bulbs and leek pendants add surreal humor with a luxurious finish.

 

Each detail breathes artisanal craftsmanship, grounding the poetic vision in tangible objects.

 

The Le Valerie bag, named after Jacquemus’ mother, embodies the whole collection’s tenderness.

 

It’s not just a bag—it’s memory shaped in leather, stitched with affection and legacy.

A Dreamlike Palette of Colors

The colors are quiet but impactful, like sun-faded photographs  Milk whites, soft creams, and dusty blacks form the base of Jacquemus SS26.

 

Touches of butter yellow and baby blue break the stillness with warmth. Pink tones, gentle and light, seem like childhood moments captured in cotton.

 

The hues never shout; they hum with calm emotion, a visual exhale.

 

Textures That Tell a Story

 

Fabric selection is central to the collection’s soul.  Linen, poplin, English tulle, and muslin are treated as emotional relics.

 

A standout piece: a gown made from 700 meters of cord and taffeta diamonds. Each textile seems alive, breathing nostalgia and maternal tenderness.

 

They don’t just clothe the body—they embrace it with memory and meaning.

 

Beyond Gender: A Unified Narrative

Though shown during menswear week, Jacquemus SS26 is anything but binary. Short linen jackets and wide trousers share space with romantic dresses.

 

Influences from Marcel Pagnol’s cinema weave masculine and feminine energies. Alex Consani’s appearance affirms the collection’s gender fluidity.

Though shown during menswear week, Jacquemus SS26 is anything but binary. Short linen jackets and wide trousers share space with romantic dresses / Photo Jacquemus
Though shown during menswear week, Jacquemus SS26 is anything but binary. Short linen jackets and wide trousers share space with romantic dresses / Photo Jacquemus

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