Paris Fashion Week Presentation by Creative Director Abigail Smiley-Smith
Maison Kitsuné returned to Paris Fashion Week Men’s with its Fall/Winter 2026 presentation, marking a defining chapter under the creative direction of Abigail Smiley-Smith. Shown in an intimate presentation format, the collection reaffirmed the house’s dual identity — rooted in Parisian elegance and shaped by a quiet, contemporary sensibility that feels increasingly global.
Rather than leaning into spectacle, Kitsuné FW26 focused on wardrobe intelligence. The collection explored the idea of clothing as lived-in companions — garments designed to move between cities, climates, and cultural moments. Smiley-Smith’s approach felt restrained yet intentional, emphasizing structure, tactility, and ease over overt statements.
Tailoring was softened and relaxed, with coats, knits, and layered separates suggesting protection without rigidity. Proportions remained fluid, balancing masculine silhouettes with a sense of lightness that reflects Kitsuné’s lifestyle roots. Materials and finishes carried a subtle richness, reinforcing the brand’s belief in quiet quality over trend-driven excess.
FW26 also continued Kitsuné’s signature dialogue between fashion, culture, and everyday life. The presentation format allowed guests to engage closely with the garments, highlighting construction details and fabric choices — an approach that aligns with Smiley-Smith’s vision of longevity and relevance.
Under her leadership, Maison Kitsuné is clearly refining its codes rather than rewriting them. Fall/Winter 2026 stood as a thoughtful evolution: modern, wearable, and emotionally grounded — a collection that speaks softly but confidently within the Paris Fashion Week landscape.
As Kitsuné moves forward, FW26 signals a brand comfortable in its identity, embracing subtlety as strength and reaffirming its place among contemporary menswear’s most quietly influential voices.
Creative director: Abigail Smiley-Smith @abigailsmileysmith
Styling: Yumna Mirza, @yumna_dania_mirza
Set design: @mazarineevents
Casting director: Jane Morineau @janemorineau
Movement director: Mathilde Chaize @o2rose___
Photographer: Alex très cool @alextrescool
Filmmaker: Nicolas Kuttler @nicolaskuttler
Music artist: Leo Pol @leopolmusic
Set Artwork: Shadrack Lindo @shadracklindo
Glam team:
Noémie Laborde @noemie_laborde_
Cyril Laine @cyrillaine
Models:
Noémie @noemieabigail
Anastazia Radovic
Camille @kmy.gll
Muriel @murielgarric
Li @fulipari
John @john_p_armstrong
Kaissan @neverwasgoodatskating
Victor @victorledauphin
Bradley Darel @mvetoyeng
Cameron @phillimorecameron
