VIVIENNE WESTWOOD SS 2026 "BOUDOIR" | Exclusive Backstage Interviews - Fashion Channel Chronicle

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD SS 2026 "BOUDOIR" | Exclusive Backstage Interviews - Fashion Channel Chronicle Some believe in reincarnation — and this collection seems to embody that very spirit. Echoes of past lives emerge between history and imagination: a Roman soldier, a Queen of France, and now, a modern reinterpretation of timeless elegance. Inspired by the allure of old Versailles perfumes, the Boudoir collection takes its name from both a new fragrance and the intimate space it represents — a private, secret place where one connects with truth, simplicity, and self-expression. The creative process began by observing the draped designs of antique curtains, reimagined into wearable pieces. Typical Italian market fabrics were combined with the maison’s iconic prints, giving new life to discarded materials and celebrating sustainable craftsmanship. Having spent the summer on a Sicilian island, the designer sought to capture the Mediterranean spirit — a sense of ease, warmth, and authenticity. The result is a wardrobe that feels lived-in and effortlessly elegant: neither old nor new, but timeless. Perforated leathers with lace effects, rediscovered embroideries, and repurposed textiles reflect a philosophy where nothing is wasted and every detail tells a story. The show took place at the Institut de France, a setting rich in cultural and historical resonance. The atmosphere was completed by an Ikebana arrangement of sunflowers and a Cherbourg umbrella — a symbol of optimism that r