CAMPERLAB FW26: A Polar Odyssey in the Heart of Paris

Summary

• CAMPERLAB presented its Fall/Winter 2026 collection in a simulated Arctic blizzard at Maison de la Mutualité, with Creative Director Achilles Ion Gabriel drawing inspiration from his upbringing in Lapland, Finland
• The collection features a “weathered” aesthetic with shrunken silhouettes and innovative footwear, including the rugged TERROSO boots and CANICULA leather sneakers, which utilize 3D-printed outsoles and industrial cabling
• The show also debuted a surprise collaboration with RCD Mallorca, featuring “grass-stained” denim and silk football scarves, blending the brand’s Mediterranean roots with the icy, atmospheric “tundra” theme

CAMPERLAB transformed the historic Maison de la Mutualité into a piercing Arctic blizzard for its Fall/Winter 2026 presentation at Paris Fashion Week. Creative Director Achilles Ion Gabriel looked toward his childhood in Lapland, crafting a narrative rooted in the harsh, solitary serenity of northern Finland. The collection explores a “worn” aesthetic, featuring a palette of icy blues, aurora pinks, and earth tones across shrunken and loose silhouettes.

The footwear remains the focal point, led by the rugged, whiteout-ready TERROSO boots and the sleek ESCANDALO heeled loafers. Innovation takes a raw turn with the CANICULA leather sneakers, which utilize 3D-printed outsoles and interlinked cables. Standout materials like ostrich-embossed leathers and heavy waxed cottons add a tactile, weathered depth to the garments.

Beyond the tundra, the show teased a collaborative capsule with RCD Mallorca. This partnership celebrates the brand’s local heritage through grass-stained denim and silk-finished football scarves. Accompanied by a haunting live performance by Annahstasia, the show successfully balanced the brutal chill of the north with the refined craftsmanship of the Mediterranean.

Check out the collection above.