Saul Nash Redefines Power Dressing With "Masquerade" for Fall/Winter 2026
The collection merges Venetian disguise with London sportswear codes alongside the debut of the Julien Boot.
Summary
- Saul Nash unveiled his Autumn/Winter 2026 collection, “Masquerade,” which explores identity through a blend of Notting Hill Carnival motifs and 1980s British-Italian tailoring codes
- The lineup features technical innovations like suit-silhouette tracksuits, laser-etched denim that creates a “chiseled physique” illusion, and pinstriped jumpsuits influenced by Wall Street aesthetics
- The show marked Nash’s footwear debut with the Julien Boot — a mesh high-top designed for movement — and teased a Spring 2026 expansion of his SLNSH collaboration with lululemon
For Fall/Winter 2026, Saul Nash turns his gaze toward the transformative power of clothing with a collection titled “Masquerade.” Drawing inspiration from the mimicry ceremonies of Notting Hill Carnival and the concealment of Venetian tradition, the designer explores how garments shape identity through a distinctly London lens. Nash investigates the intersection of formal tailoring and casual wear, presenting a new form of power dressing where clothes act as a vehicle to express multiple selves.
The lineup recontextualizes 1980s British and Italian tailoring codes using technical fabrics, notably featuring a tracksuit printed with a suit silhouette to bridge the gap between smart dressing and athletic uniforms. Wall Street aesthetics influence pinstriped merino wool jumpsuits, while military-inspired drill jackets feature transformable collars for versatility. A standout series of compression tops and laser-etched denim creates the illusion of a chiselled physique, allowing the wearer to adopt an entirely new silhouette.
Anchoring the looks is the designer’s debut footwear creation, the Julien Boot, which features a mesh upper and a broken gum sole designed for kinetic movement. The show also previewed the SLNSH Spring 2026 collaboration with lululemon, blending technical innovation with Nash’s signature design approach.
