The Art of Shared Presence by Antonio Grimaldi for S/S 2026, Paris Haute Couture | FashionTV | FTV

Discover the spring/summer 2026 couture collection of Antonio Grimaldi showcased at Paris Fashion Week! It serves as an intimate meditation on how women relate through gesture, restraint, and shared observation. Debuted within the ornate Chinese Salon of Palazzo Besso in Rome, home to the Grimaldi atelier, the collection draws direct inspiration from the salon’s hand-painted floral panels and gold-grounded atmosphere. This setting provides a visual anchor for a wardrobe that speaks to a "warrior-like femininity," where strength is expressed through both structural resolve and quiet, sensory detail. The craftsmanship of the collection is defined by a rigorous dialogue between surface and structure. Three-dimensional floral embroideries, crafted from raffia and organza leaves, echo the carved wooden furnishings of the Besso salon. These organic details are balanced by the architectural precision of microscale metal corsetry, suggesting protective yet elegant armor. Grimaldi utilizes duchesse satin and crepe cady to establish control, while chiffon and tulle introduce a sense of suspension. From sculptural flounces that unfold like petals to raffia fringes and crystal cascades that capture light in motion, each piece is designed to be viewed as a standalone work of art, revealing hidden asymmetries and intricate embroideries as the wearer moves. Grimaldi explores the concept of desire through restraint, utilizing a deliberately hushed color palette of silk white, charcoal grey,