Theophilio’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection was rooted in a celebration of Caribbean heritage, the rhythm of road trips, and the freedom carried by music and motion.

On the runway, models carried that spirit in ombré ruffled gowns rippling like sunlight on water, turquoise satin suits with sequined cuffs, graffiti-sequin minis, and off-shoulder track jackets paired with boots. They were joined by sheer striped dresses, hand-embroidered florals, cropped shirts, and the debut of Theophilio’s signature track suits, each piece adding to the collection’s pulse. This fall has already seen a surprising embrace of color, and Theophilio pushed it further still. Eschewing muted palettes, the brand leaned into saturation: yellow, turquoise, green, red, and black, enhanced by touches of metallic.

Photography by Alan Sanon 

On the runway, Theophilio’s vision expanded in collaboration with Volkswagen of America. Wrapped in the brand’s signature print, the all-electric ID. Buzz became both vehicle and statement. As part of Volkswagen’s “ID.” family, short for Intelligent Design, the Buzz reimagines the iconic Microbus of the 1960s, a symbol of freedom and counterculture, for a new generation through electric innovation. With its retro-futuristic silhouette and zero-emissions technology, the vehicle embodied themes of travel, community, and exploration that aligned seamlessly with Theophilio’s vision for RIDDIM.

That symbolism connects directly to Edvin Thompson’s story. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Brooklyn, he founded Theophilio as a “wearable biography,” a brand dedicated to migration, memory, and Caribbean culture while speaking to a global audience. This gesture became a metaphor for Thompson’s journey, linking heritage with innovation, community with movement, and culture with the future.

Photography by Alan Sanon