Maison Margiela Unveils Digital Archive & Public School NY Returns to NYFW in This Week’s Top Fashion News

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Summary

  • Public School NY returns to NYFW, Calvin Klein explores “hedonistic elegance,” and J. Crew partners with five designers to remix its iconic 1988 rollneck.
  • Maison Margiela announces a multi-city exhibition in China, while Thom Browne showed its FW26 collection in San Francisco.
  • Jil Sander launches its first Bellotti-era campaign.

Maison Margiela Announces “Folders” Exhibition Series Across China

This April, Maison Margiela is bringing an exhibition series called “Maison Margiela/folders” to China, starting with a fashion show in Shanghai for the Fall/Winter 2026 collection. The series will visit Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, and Shenzhen, showcasing four key elements of the brand—its unique craftsmanship, focus on anonymity, iconic Tabi split-toe design, and Bianchetto technique—through interactive displays. In a surprising move, Maison Margiela is also opening up its internal workings to the public by releasing a digital archive on Dropbox, offering fans access to design documents, project schedules, and historical images.

Public School NY Reclaims the NYFW Runway

Designers Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow brought Public School NY back to New York Fashion Week after a seven-year break. Their new Fall/Winter 2026 collection, called ‘Everything Is Now,’ signals a move towards selling directly to customers and features more sophisticated clothing designs. Highlights from the show included leather anoraks in indigo, unique jacket styles that blended formal and biker elements, and new footwear collaborations with Nike – specifically, a Public School Air Jordan 15 and Nike Air Max Goadome Cowboy Boots.

Thom Browne Taps Football Stars for FW26 Runway in San Francisco

Designer Thom Browne presented his latest collection in San Francisco at the Legion of Honor, just before the Super Bowl. Known for his grey suits, Browne swapped his usual artistic style for a look inspired by classic school uniforms. The show featured football stars DeAndre Hopkins and Marcus Allen modeling the clothes. Browne also used the event to unveil a new sneaker he designed with ASICS – a grey suede version of the GEL-KAYANO 14, which will be available in March 2026.

Calvin Klein Collection FW26 Is Here for Hedonism

For Fall/Winter 2026, Creative Director Veronica Leoni is continuing to refresh Calvin Klein Collection with a line she calls ‘hedonistic elegance.’ Shown at The Shed in New York City, the collection blends the raw energy of Calvin Klein’s 1970s designs with clean, modern luxury. Key pieces included structured dresses, see-through jackets, and a tribute to the brand’s classic 1976 denim, all executed with the precise, minimalist style that Veronica Leoni is known for.

J. Crew Tapped 5 NYC Designers to Reimagine Its Rollneck Sweater

For New York Fashion Week, J. Crew teamed up with five local designers to reimagine its classic 1988 rollneck sweater. Eckhaus Latta, Collina Strada, Tanner Fletcher, Patrick Taylor, and Buci each created their own version of the sweater, adding details like sailor ties, vintage patterns, lace, and patched fabrics, resulting in a diverse and creative collection.

Jil Sander Unveils Simone Bellotti’s Debut SS26 Campaign

Okay, so Jil Sander just dropped the first official campaign from their new creative director, Simone Bellotti, and it’s seriously cool. Stef Mitchell shot the photos, and they’re all about the Spring/Summer ’26 collection. It’s a really interesting vibe – he’s playing with shapes that highlight the body, and the colors are amazing – think bright electric blue and deep indigo. It feels like a fresh start for the brand, a real move away from what they’ve been doing lately. He’s focusing on how people move and express themselves, and it’s all about bringing Jil Sander back to its original, Hamburg-based style. It’s a big shift, and I’m excited to see where he takes it!

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2026-02-14 14:27