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Pronounce Spring 2026: Light as a Kite
With light fabrications, charming color combinations and an overall effortless vibe, Chinese duo Yushan Li and Jun Zhou delivered their most convincing collection since joining the Milan fashion scene and its official schedule last year.
Presented at Fondazione Sozzani, against the backdrop of large-scale installations and artworks by Kris Ruhs, their spring 2026 lineup was inspired by traditional Chinese kites and the exploration of the differences between kite-making across Eastern and Western cultures.
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The most literal nod to the theme could be detected in the shape of parkas and billowing sheer tops or in the subtle folding putting a nice spin into roomy pants. The balanced tension between lightness and structure that define kites also permeatedf the handsome deconstructed tailoring that backstage the duo described as 'chill formal.'
Fluid silk, washed linen and recycled nylon were joined by eco-leather that grounded the flowy volumes of the lineup with its shiny surface, as seen in a Mountbatten pink coat, low-waist beige shorts and biscuit-hued overalls. In conjunction with the emphasis on lightweight textures and readable silhouettes, chromatic juxtapositions were what set this Pronounce effort apart. Mint, powder pink, light blue, lavender, champagne, shades of brown and anthracite were tastefully combined to evoke summer skies and stormy weather, and ultimately made the collection fly high.
Launch Gallery: Pronounce Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection
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