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Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Hermés Does What They Do Best For Summer 2026: Leather
A model presents a creation for the Hermes Menswear Spring-Summer 2026 collection as part of the ... More Paris Fashion Week at Place d'Iena in Paris, on June 28, 2025. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP) (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images) As men's Paris Fashion Week Spring Summer 2026 was drawing to an end, France was heading into its second 'canicule', aka heatwave, within June. Meteorologists are predicting extreme heat globally earlier and earlier in the summer. This particular weather issue did not deter Hermés' artistic director Veronique Nichanian from proposing extremely lightweight and smooth like butter leather dressing for the upcoming season, perhaps the ultimate luxury to wear lambskins, while fabrics like linen seem obvious. But where's the fun in that? A model presents a creation for the Hermes Menswear Spring-Summer 2026 collection as part of the ... More Paris Fashion Week at Place d'Iena in Paris, on June 28, 2025. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP) (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images) Backstage, Nichanian broke down her approach to making the material not always a summer go-to, light as air. "It's really a concept because doing light leather is really difficult," Nichanian as she described employing techniques such an open-weave leather on bomber jackets, button shirts, tank style tops and details on T-shirt sleeve as well as slits on pants to let air flow in and the collection, which remained in the muted and neutral color palette with colors such as putty, coffee, caramel, and burgundy, among others, was devoid of shorts, which have ruled the men's runway this season. Instead, the designer told reporters that she explored proportion, making the neatly tailored pants a bit short at ankle length for the majority of the offerings. (Other styles were more louche and relaxed.) TOPSHOT - Models present a creation for the Hermes Menswear Spring-Summer 2026 collection as part of ... More the Paris Fashion Week at Place d'Iena in Paris, on June 28, 2025. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP) (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images) The collection featured intriguing knitwear, whether with a collar and tucked into pants, as an intarsia knit cardigan, or a short-sleeved polo shirt. While boxy jacket shapes prevailed, a version from the previous season was seen on guests and staff; a proper suit was in a double-breasted style for good measure. This being Hermés' accessories were also prominent, especially notable in a loose neck scarf that read more 'paysan' than urban city slicker. Nichanian explained that the new style, which was made of leather and fringed, added pops of color—especially in the Kelly green version—and gave the type of attitude she sought in the collection. Thong style sandals prevailed as footwear on the looks, and large oversized bags dominated the man bags. French fashion designer Veronique Nichanian waves to the audience at the end of the Hermes Menswear ... More Spring-Summer 2026 collection show as part of the Paris Fashion Week at Place d'Iena in Paris, on June 28, 2025. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP) (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images) "I'm tiny, but I love big bags," the designer quipped. Physically, it's correct, Nichanian is petite. But her idea on luxury dressing for men looms large.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Hermes shows woven leather tops and trousers for men on Paris runway
PARIS, June 29 — Hermes' menswear artistic director Veronique Nichanian yesterday showed a summer 2026 collection featuring airy tops and trousers crafted from woven leather. Models marched down a sparse set lined with towering mirrors parading high-waisted latticed leather trousers, sleeveless t-shirts and striped overshirts, sweaters with zig-zag motifs and trim, bomber jackets in leather. Some wore roped sandals that exposed bare feet, while others had ankle boots in glossy leather or crocodile skin. Bags were roomy, in canvas with leather straps, matching the browns and beiges that dominated the colour palette. Silk bandanas with a fringe completed the outfits. The audience clapped loudly and cheered when Nichanian popped out for her bow, smiling broadly. Paris Fashion Week, which included shows from Kering-owned label Saint Laurent, LVMH's Louis Vuitton and the highly-anticipated debut of Jonathan Anderson at Dior, winds up today. A number of high-end labels have brought on new designers as the industry seeks to woo back shoppers who are tightening their purse strings in an uncertain economic environment. Hermes menswear designer Nichanian, however, has been in her position since 1988. Hermes, which caters to the ultra-wealthy with exclusive handbags like the Birkin, and has outpaced rivals. — Reuters
The Mainichi
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Mainichi
At Hermes, woven leather and quiet confidence set the tone for Paris menswear
PARIS (AP) -- While much of Paris Fashion Week chased spectacle, Hermes chose a different path. On Saturday, artistic director Veronique Nichanian unveiled a Summer 2026 men's collection that spoke in a language of quiet strength, deep craft and calm luxury. Models walked beneath soaring mirrors in sharply cut jackets, high-waisted woven leather trousers, and sleeveless tops -- pieces that fused house tradition with a modern, easy sensuality. Nichanian's colors were cool and exact: coffee, slate, taupe and beige, each one a lesson in subtlety. There was no shouting here, only precision. What made the collection powerful was its restraint. Where others go wide, Hermes goes narrow --offering tailored silhouettes and a sense of order when the rest of fashion is busy making noise. Fine leather, featherlight silks, and bandanas with a whisper of fringe reminded the crowd that true luxury is about touch, not flash. Nichanian's playful touches -- zigzag motifs, the wink of an unbuttoned shirt, a glint of silver hardware -- kept things human, not stiff. It was a masterclass in how to make classic codes feel new, even radical, simply by refusing to chase trends. In a season marked by designer shake-ups and economic jitters, Hermes stood alone: confident, focused, and unwilling to compromise. As Nichanian took her bow to cheers, she sent a clear message -- at Hermes, luxury is about the pleasure of the wearer, not the applause of the crowd.
CNA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
At Hermes, woven leather and quiet confidence set the tone for Paris menswear
While much of Paris Fashion Week chased spectacle, Hermes chose a different path. On Saturday (Jun 28), artistic director Veronique Nichanian unveiled a Summer 2026 men's collection that spoke in a language of quiet strength, deep craft and calm luxury. Models walked beneath soaring mirrors in sharply cut jackets, high-waisted woven leather trousers, and sleeveless tops — pieces that fused house tradition with a modern, easy sensuality. Nichanian's colours were cool and exact: Coffee, slate, taupe and beige, each one a lesson in subtlety. There was no shouting here, only precision. What made the collection powerful was its restraint. Where others go wide, Hermes goes narrow — offering tailored silhouettes and a sense of order when the rest of fashion is busy making noise. Fine leather, featherlight silks, and bandanas with a whisper of fringe reminded the crowd that true luxury is about touch, not flash. Nichanian's playful touches — zigzag motifs, the wink of an unbuttoned shirt, a glint of silver hardware — kept things human, not stiff. It was a masterclass in how to make classic codes feel new, even radical, simply by refusing to chase trends.
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Hermes shows woven leather tops and trousers for men on Paris runway
Models present creations by designer Veronique Nichanian as part of her Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 collection show for fashion house Hermes during Men's Fashion Week in Paris, France, June 28, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes PARIS - Hermes' menswear artistic director Veronique Nichanian on Saturday showed a summer 2026 collection featuring airy tops and trousers crafted from woven leather. Models marched down a sparse set lined with towering mirrors parading high-waisted latticed leather trousers, sleeveless t-shirts and striped overshirts, sweaters with zig-zag motifs and trim, bomber jackets in leather. Some wore roped sandals that exposed bare feet, while others had ankle boots in glossy leather or crocodile skin. Bags were roomy, in canvas with leather straps, matching the browns and beiges that dominated the colour palette. Silk bandanas with a fringe completed the outfits. The audience clapped loudly and cheered when Nichanian popped out for her bow, smiling broadly. Designer Veronique Nichanian attends her Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 collection show for fashion house Hermes during Men's Fashion Week in Paris, France, June 28, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Paris Fashion Week, which included shows from Kering-owned label Saint Laurent, LVMH's Louis Vuitton and the highly-anticipated debut of Jonathan Anderson at Dior, winds up on Sunday. A number of high-end labels have brought on new designers as the industry seeks to woo back shoppers who are tightening their purse strings in an uncertain economic environment. Hermes menswear designer Nichanian, however, has been in her position since 1988. Hermes, which caters to the ultra-wealthy with exclusive handbags like the Birkin, and has outpaced rivals. —Reuters
