Weinsanto opened Paris Fashion Week with a collection that showed its playful side while bringing more control to the line.
Victor Weinsanto’s SS26 designs carried the energy he is known for, but this season the shapes were clearer and the finish more grounded.
Silhouette mixed theatre with everyday function. Dresses had rounded shoulders and lifted hems, yet many were cut in cottons and jerseys that moved easily. Corset tops were set against wide trousers, creating contrast without feeling overdone. The result was variety with a practical undertone.
Fabrics balanced the dramatic with the wearable. Sheer tulle and mesh gave light volume, while denim and crisp shirting added structure. This pairing kept the collection in touch with daily use, ensuring the more experimental looks did not drift into costume.
Colour kept the mood upbeat. Black anchored the line, but flashes of bright green, pink and purple added energy. Prints came in abstract shapes, used sparingly to highlight rather than dominate. The effect was lively but coherent.
Accessories followed the same principle. Platforms and boots gave support to the fuller silhouettes, while bags and belts stayed plain. Hair and make-up offered creative touches but remained in service of the clothing.
The strength of SS26 was its sense of play handled with restraint. Weinsanto showed that sculptural ideas can sit within a wardrobe if the fabrics and styling are handled carefully. The show felt less about staging spectacle and more about how design character can live in the everyday.
The collection confirmed a designer sharpening his voice. Weinsanto SS26 kept the brand’s humour and eccentricity but presented it in a way that feels ready to wear outside the show space. It was distinctive, practical in places, and still entirely his own.
