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Vivienne Westwood Fall 2026 Stages Punk Pageantry in Paris Under Kronthaler

Kronthaler cast the show as a love letter to Westwood, channeling grief into playful eroticism.

Overview

  • At Paris Fashion Week, Andreas Kronthaler presented the house’s fall 2026 collection, his 21st since Vivienne Westwood’s death in 2022.
  • The collection fused corsetry and deconstruction with 1980s broad shoulders, bold hosiery and dramatic headwear, drawing on Romy Schneider, Danilo Donati and Geoffrey Chaucer.
  • Runway styling challenged gender norms as male models appeared in suspenders, heels and short skirts, with tailoring shared across genders.
  • A closing ‘bride’ look featured raw-wrapped fabrics, a towering cylindrical headpiece and a bouquet of radishes, extending the brand’s eccentric bridal tradition.
  • Chappell Roan sat front row in a rear-baring Look 34 from the brand’s spring 2026 lineup, continuing her recent string of provocative fashion moments.