Breaking binaries has always been a house staple for Palomo Spain. Creative Director Alejandro Gómez Palomo has created menswear collections with traditional women’s silhouettes and materials since the brand’s founding in 2015. But in line with the brand’s ethos, it only makes sense that when showing their Resort 2026 collection, a new line of womenswear followed.

The womenswear branch is new for the brand, but it doesn’t feel disconnected. “Although we focused on offering men an aesthetic that had traditionally only been accessible to women, she has always been part of our universe,” said Palomo, whose dresses have been worn by women on red carpets for years.

The menswear leant a little menswear, with draped tailored jackets and lace appliqués. There was some standout shirting, specifically a red and black cocooned shoulder, the title of the collection being Cocoon.

But the womenswear was standout. Poplin ruffle sets, mini bubble dresses layered with a mesh polka dot fabric, and corset leatherwork, to name a few highlights. It was very ’60s inspired, a little Twiggy, but with exaggerated silhouettes, giving it a modern edge.

With repeats of blue feather trim and the polka dots that we have been seeing everywhere, it felt like a marriage of “wears” not two separate collections. Adorning most of the looks were beautiful feathered headpieces by Vivas Carrión, tying the look together and into the concept.

It’s a natural progression for Palomo Spain to move into womenswear, and their Resort 2026 collection showed that this migration can be made,while still holding true to the brand’s ideology. With a collection called Cocoon, the brand is most certainly going through a metamorphosis.