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Imagine stepping into a room and instantly capturing the gaze of everyone present—that’s the essence of Bora Aksu’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection. More than garments, these pieces are storytelling stitched into fabric, a dialogue between fragility and resilience, individuality and luxury.
This season, Aksu delves into his personal archive of broken porcelain dolls, transforming their cracks and faded dresses into garments that celebrate imperfection as strength. The runway unfolded like a dreamscape—layered, poetic, and charged with quiet melancholy. Slimline dresses softened with lace trims and embroidered butterflies gave way to more complex constructions: semi-transparent tulle layered with embroidered lace, cut-outs that mimicked porcelain fractures, and delicate raw edges that blurred innocence with maturity.
Among the standouts was a full-length gown of gathered sheer tulle and lace appliqué, its surface alive with raised flowers and subtle sparkle. The effect was ethereal—a cloud-like silhouette designed for a graceful, almost floating entrance. Equally striking was a corseted black lace and chiffon dress, intensified by 3D floral details and velvet ribbons. Romantic and gothic in equal measure, it was a bold ode to beauty in darkness. A whimsical play on checks and lace offered lighter moments: gingham dresses disrupted with frothy ruffles and lace inserts, conjuring nostalgic echoes of childhood, but with a distinctly modern edge.
The texture play was masterful. Cream and taupe boucle jackets trimmed with sharp black bows sat against frothy tulles and faded organzas, while gold metallic shoes anchored the romantic softness with a flash of glamour. These combinations spoke to Aksu’s strength—his ability to merge nostalgia with innovation, weaving timeworn fabrics into something both haunting and modern.
Colours, too, carried memory. Powder pinks, corals, and peaches evoked faded keepsakes, while shadowy blacks and midnight blues grounded the palette in mystery. It was as if each garment bore its own story, worn and cherished, yet defiantly alive.
“Broken dolls remind me that beauty does not lie in perfection but in the traces of love, time, and survival,” Aksu reflected. This collection embodied that sentiment with grace. SS26 was not just about clothes—it was about wearing our fractures with elegance, and finding strength in what endures.
