Thom Browne presented his Spring/Summer 2026 collection in Paris. The opening words of the show were, "Hello, Earthlings. We have come to take over your boring wardrobe." This season, which began with a phrase that sounded like a message from space, was structured around a sci-fi story in which alien invaders take over Earth's wardrobe.
While retaining the brand's core concepts of "uniform," "discipline," and "preppy symbols," silhouettes are twisted, details are exaggerated, and classic pieces are transformed as if in the language of another planet.
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The moment the skeleton of tailoring is "invaded"
This season's jackets and coats appear to have a classic structure at first glance, but are characterized by shoulder lines that twist forward. The construction, which resembles raglan sleeves or armor, is a design manipulation that intentionally creates an "uncomfortable feeling on the human body." Furthermore, forms that shift the natural forces of gravity and the position of joints are introduced, such as trousers that appear to have "four legs" and pleated skirts with dropped waists.
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Deconstructing preppy codes – tweed, rep stripes, and silver interference light
Materials used are the brand's signature rep stripe weave and tweed, overlaid with silver grommets, beaded embroidery, and a spectrum of sequined tulle.
The light evokes interference light like "radio wave noise" interfering with Earth's communication frequencies, highlighting Thom Browne's unique style of introducing foreign elements into classic pieces.
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Innovative Boots and Bags—Everyday Items Transformed into "Unknown Devices"
In the footwear category, a striking "closed-toe boot" appeared, with a heel strapped onto a sock. At first glance, the shape may seem familiar, but the silhouette, which calls into question the premise that it is a human foot, gives the outfit an air of "foreignness." For bags, the collection featured the new "Teviot" bag and a model with a carved-out metal handle, showcasing a fusion of industrial textures and preppy codes. Courtesy of Thom Browne
Thom Browne's vision of the "future of Earthling uniforms"
For Thom Browne, who has been questioning the "uniform" for over 20 years, this season's collection represents an evolution. The intensity of the uniform, previously described as a binary of "discipline and transgression," has now been expanded upon with a meta-structure: an "extraterrestrial perspective." The sense of classic tailoring is unsettling, as if it were "copied by someone unfamiliar with it." This discrepancy is precisely what Thom Browne presents for Spring/Summer 2026, a new era of fashion.
Courtesy of THOM BROWNE
Courtesy of THOM BROWNE
Courtesy of THOM BROWNE
Courtesy of THOM BROWNE
Contact:
Thom Browne (Thom Browne Japan)
Tel 03 6712 6348
While retaining the brand's core concepts of "uniform," "discipline," and "preppy symbols," silhouettes are twisted, details are exaggerated, and classic pieces are transformed as if in the language of another planet.
Courtesy of THOM BROWNEThe moment the skeleton of tailoring is "invaded"
This season's jackets and coats appear to have a classic structure at first glance, but are characterized by shoulder lines that twist forward. The construction, which resembles raglan sleeves or armor, is a design manipulation that intentionally creates an "uncomfortable feeling on the human body." Furthermore, forms that shift the natural forces of gravity and the position of joints are introduced, such as trousers that appear to have "four legs" and pleated skirts with dropped waists.
Courtesy of THOM BROWNEDeconstructing preppy codes – tweed, rep stripes, and silver interference light
Materials used are the brand's signature rep stripe weave and tweed, overlaid with silver grommets, beaded embroidery, and a spectrum of sequined tulle.
The light evokes interference light like "radio wave noise" interfering with Earth's communication frequencies, highlighting Thom Browne's unique style of introducing foreign elements into classic pieces.
Courtesy of THOM BROWNEInnovative Boots and Bags—Everyday Items Transformed into "Unknown Devices"
In the footwear category, a striking "closed-toe boot" appeared, with a heel strapped onto a sock. At first glance, the shape may seem familiar, but the silhouette, which calls into question the premise that it is a human foot, gives the outfit an air of "foreignness." For bags, the collection featured the new "Teviot" bag and a model with a carved-out metal handle, showcasing a fusion of industrial textures and preppy codes. Courtesy of Thom Browne
Thom Browne's vision of the "future of Earthling uniforms"
For Thom Browne, who has been questioning the "uniform" for over 20 years, this season's collection represents an evolution. The intensity of the uniform, previously described as a binary of "discipline and transgression," has now been expanded upon with a meta-structure: an "extraterrestrial perspective." The sense of classic tailoring is unsettling, as if it were "copied by someone unfamiliar with it." This discrepancy is precisely what Thom Browne presents for Spring/Summer 2026, a new era of fashion.
Courtesy of THOM BROWNECourtesy of THOM BROWNECourtesy of THOM BROWNECourtesy of THOM BROWNEContact:
Thom Browne (Thom Browne Japan)
Tel 03 6712 6348
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