Happy NYFW! For Spring/Summer 2026, Proenza Schouler embraces the beauty of unraveling as a catalyst for transformation. The collection, designed in collaboration with Rachel Scott, who was appointed Creative Director not long ago, signals a new language for the house’s visual codes. Her influence is evident, a willingness to expose construction, to let hidden elements rise to the surface, and to treat incompleteness not as flaw but as possibility.

A grey mélange blazer reveals its architecture through exposed shoulder pads and frayed edges, reducing tailoring to its skeletal form. In counterpoint, a jacquard fabric is reversed, bringing its underside to the surface so that threads once meant for structure become ornament. Against this deconstruction, flashes of tropical vibrancy and opulent detail break through, inviting the imagination to complete the aesthetic.

Photography by Ronald Ji

Furthermore, archival coated cotton is reintroduced through laser-cutting, where negative space rather than fabric defines the silhouette. In addition, dresses in black and sea-glass green carry chrysanthemum motifs that blur and refract, like glimpses caught through misted glass. Ultimately, each technique emphasizes process as much as result, reflecting Scott’s belief in design as an ongoing evolution.

The play between undoing and renewal carries through to the accessories. Organza thigh-high boots veil the legs in translucent layers, concealing even as they reveal. Knitted shorts purposefully bare the skin, while fur-lined sandals introduce a subtle touch of indulgence.

Photography by Ronald Ji