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Vetements SS26 Stages Confrontational, Strobe‑Lit Paris Runway

Guram Gvasalia cast the collection as normal in front, nearly naked in back to critique surface‑obsessed culture.

Overview

  • Presented in a raw concrete space near the Champs‑Élysées, the show used pounding techno, barking dogs and intense strobe lights that at times obscured models and garments.
  • The opening featured masked models in T‑shirts bearing swastikas overlaid with a red prohibition symbol, a deliberately provocative image documented by multiple outlets.
  • The core conceit made looks appear conventional head‑on but exposed backs with lingerie‑like finishes, aligning with the designer’s stated commentary on flat‑screen perception.
  • Margiela‑referencing touches included stocking masks, hosiery as clothing, and deconstructed trenches and tailoring, alongside slogan tees and late‑’90s‑style rhinestoned Paris tanks.
  • Cara Delevingne, Winnie Harlow, Yeat and Natalia Vodianova walked the runway, and Anok Yai closed in a tearful black ballgown as celebrities including Ice Spice attended.