AW 25-26 Decodings: Designs

Autumn-Winter 25-26 is a season all about contrasts. Opposing points of view collide, leading to new creative avenues.
In Designs, this cross-fertilization manifests itself through distinct yet complementary themes.

The first theme celebrates the emergence of Delicate Expressiveness. The desire for softness is reflected in plant-inspired and abstract motifs. Stylized and blurred, they unfurl gracefully in pastel or desaturated harmonies.

The second theme, centered on tradition and folklore, is Inclusive Extravagance. An abundance of traditional representations of nature overlap and interact with each other in an exuberant mix of styles.

Delicate Expressiveness

The season’s decorative prints take their cues from nature, encouraging us to look at it in a poetic, almost abstract way. Yet these seemingly gentle motifs reveal an unexpected depth.



Flora Obscura Barbara W Studio Elena Romero Nomad Studio Atelier Natanski Paris Barbara W Studio Amanda Kelly Amanda Kelly Traditional flora and fauna motifs are twisted. Emerging from dark grounds, as if captured by flash at night, they take us by surprise with their strange, slightly unsettling allure. Meanwhile, graphic treatments oscillate between the meticulous precision of a scientific drawing and a hallucinogenic blur. Florals for both men and women.



Delicate Overlays Amanda Kelly Mari Tsuji Myriam de Faÿ Myriam de Faÿ Lucie Bellion Myriam de Faÿ Lucie Bellion Brushstrokes are isolated then combined: a chaotic process that still emanates a certain softness thanks to the use of transparencies and pale colors. Even the darks become delicate, thanks to desaturation techniques that render them more gray in tone.

Inclusive Extravagance

Counterbalancing the mood for purity and softness is the distinct desire to shine. Creativity reigns supreme here, with bold designs that confront cultures, traditions and generations.



Mystical Extravagance Atelier Natanski Paris Nina&Cala Estúdio Icertain Nina&Cala Atelier Natanski Paris Estúdio Icertain Atelier Natanski Paris This season, extravagance is expressed through flora and fauna with a folkloric feel. Symbols interact and overlap with a baroque opulence. Animals seem to be hiding from view, concealed in luxuriant flora. For vibrant animal prints imbued with mystical overtones.



Blurred Shapes Créations Robert Vernet Atelier Natanski Paris Mari Tsuji Atelier Villodres Patterns Barcelona Mr.Grieves Originals En Petit Comité Mari Tsuji A profusion of strokes reveals organic forms on colored backgrounds. Motifs blend the figurative and the abstract in a sketch-like manner.



Fragile Foliage Ludico Estampas Lucie Bellion Lucie Bellion Nomad Studio Atelier Natanski Paris Mr.Grieves Originals Barbara W Studio Discreet plant motifs emerge from neutral backgrounds. Softly-focused grains and hazy effects create a dreamy feel. For romantic motifs to be used in allover or placement prints.



Floral Prints Mari Tsuji Stampa Studio Myriam de Faÿ Créations Robert Vernet Ludico Estampas Mari Tsuji Mari Tsuji Nostalgic florals have seemingly been gracefully altered by time, with rust and sepia tones reinforcing charming old-school vibe.



See also: Autumn-Winter 25-26 Designs: Minimalist Excellence.

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