Fashion
Balenciaga’s Fall 2026: “Body and Being” Explores the Art of Movement
Balenciaga unveiled its Fall 2026 collection, “Body and Being”, under Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli. The season explores the relationship between clothing and the human form, referencing Cristóbal Balenciaga, while interpreting it through sportswear and technical fabrics. The collection is a mix of tailored and athletic elements, introducing Piccioli’s first menswear for the brand, and features a notable collaboration with NBA and Manolo Blahnik.

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Piccioli approached luxury with an emphasis on comfort and ease. This approach is reflected across the collection, which moves between tailored streetwear, technical pieces, sports-influenced looks, and evening wear, including a modern techno ballgown.

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Menswear centers on structure and refinement within a modern wardrobe. Piccioli takes inspiration from garments his predecessor Cristóbal Balenciaga designed for himself, transforming them into contemporary form. Cashmere capes and car coats in neo gazar mix formal tailoring and everyday dressing, while sportswear elements are layered into classic pieces, marking a new direction for the house.

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The Balenciaga woman emphasizes presence and individuality, according to the house. For Fall 2026, classic elements of feminine fashion were reworked into everyday dressing, with details such as opera gloves, draped hats, and heeled shoes. These touches are styled alongside streetwear and sports pieces, creating contrast and balance. Familiar Balenciaga style returns in materials like leather and sweatshirt fabrics, enhancing the craftsmanship across womenswear and menswear.

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The collaboration with the NBA pinpointed the influence of sport, movement, and collective culture on the season. It connects basketball aesthetics with the house’s established design codes, extending into ready-to-wear, accessories, and footwear. Accessories were updated versions of the Le City bag in a more streamlined shape, alongside the introduction of Le 7, a new top-handle design with a zippered interior. Footwear includes cushioned loafers, foldable ballet sneakers, and lightweight athletic styles, inspired by athletic footwear. The offering is rounded out with lifestyle pieces, including a Balenciaga fitness mat.

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The Fall 2026 lookbook captures a cast of actors, musicians, and models as they move through daily life, wearing the collection’s pieces in real-world settings; sculptural outerwear, layered sportswear, and hybrid outfits. The overall collection takes inspiration from the house’s past ideas, reworked into something modern and fresh.
Fashion
Stella McCartney x H&M Return With New Collection
Stella McCartney is set to collaborate with H&M for a Spring 2026 collection, marking her second partnership with the retailer following their initial partnership in 2026. The project is scheduled to be launched in selected H&M stores and online.
The project revisits McCartney’s design archive, with a focus on tailoring, ready-to-wear pieces pieces reinterpreted for a wider retail audience. The collection continues her use of certified and recycled materials.

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Materials used across the collection include recycled textiles, organic cotton, certified wool systems, recycled glass beads, regenerative cotton, and materials derived from agricultural waste streams. H&M also provides transparency information on garment tags, outlining sourcing and material composition.
Stella McCartney describes the collaboration as part of her wider approach to responsible fashion design, stating:
“It’s about pushing the industry forward and proving that desirable fashion can be made with more responsible materials.”

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She also addresses the intent behind the partnership in relation to reach and accessibility:
“I’ve always believed fashion should be a force for change. Working with H&M again allows that conversation to reach a wider audience.”

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H&M describes the collection as combining wardrobe staples with McCartney’s established design codes associated with her label. The collaboration is part of H&M’s ongoing series of designer partnerships that combine high-street distribution with established fashion houses.
Fashion
Zendaya and On Introduce First Co-Created Footwear and Apparel Collection
Zendaya has teamed up again with On, introducing a new chapter in their partnership. The team unveiled their first co-created collection that includes both footwear and apparel. This project marks a shift from earlier collaborations, with Zendaya involved in the design process.
Last year, the actress worked with On, in the release of the Cloudzone Moon sneaker, with support from her longtime stylist, Law Roach. The collaboration focused on footwear design and campaign visuals.

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But this recent release introduced a new silhouette, the Cloudnova Moon, alongside a matching clothing line. This collection focuses on combining technical sportswear elements with everyday styling, using clean silhouettes, different textures, and muted color choices.

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In a press statement, the actress shared, “It’s been so much fun to collaborate with Law and the On team on these essentials, we wanted to create pieces that feel versatile and easy to wear, styles that move with you across different moments. We started with the idea of making people feel confident and effortless, and we built everything out from there. Working with Spike Jonze brought that vision to life in a really special way, the world he created gave it a whole new dimension.”

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The campaign is supported by a short film by Academy Award-winning director Spike Jonze, highlighting the creative process behind the collaboration. Titled Shape of Dreams, the film presents Zendaya’s imagined design space, “The Dream Lab” where ideas evolve into final products through a staged visual progression. It was shot by photographer Sean Thomas.
The collection will be available in four colorways: Wolf Alloy, Dew Spruce, Fig, and Black Ink, set to be released on April 16, 2026, through On and selected retailers, both in-store and online.
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