Hodakova’s SS26 collection in Paris continued Louise Xin’s exploration of reworking the familiar.
The show focused on everyday garments such as suits, shirts and jeans, but shifted them with unusual construction and subtle changes of proportion. The result was clothing that felt both recognisable and slightly off-centre.
Shape was skewed by intention. Blazers were cut longer, trousers carried folds that twisted down the leg, and shirts opened in unexpected places. Dresses appeared with panels that curved around the body rather than falling straight. These adjustments suggested movement and drew the eye to the shift.
Fabric choices reinforced the balance of known and new. Traditional tailoring cloths, denim and cotton shirting formed the base, while recycled materials and off-cuts were stitched into panels. Leather also appeared in straps and inserts, interrupting softer fabrics with structure. The combination suggested a wardrobe built from fragments but made whole by design.
Colour stayed restrained. Black, white and muted neutrals carried most of the line, with flashes of red and metallic silver breaking through. The limited colour range kept focus on construction rather than ornament.
Accessories and styling supported the reworked theme. Belts were wrapped multiple times, sometimes across the body, while shoes were sturdy and simple. Hair and make-up stayed neutral, leaving space for the altered clothing lines to take focus.
What stood out in SS26 was the way Hodakova made the ordinary feel unfamiliar without pushing into spectacle. The pieces began from shapes everyone knows, but their twists and alterations created a quiet tension. It was not about radical reinvention, but about tilting perspective just enough to change the reading.
Overall, Hodakova SS26 presented a collection rooted in everyday garments but made distinctive through cut, construction and thoughtful use of material. It was a wardrobe that balanced usefulness with invention, showing that everyday styles can hold surprises.
