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 Fall/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. Meanwhile, Manolo Blahnik also provided footwear for the runway. The show also previewed the SLNSH Spring 2026 collaboration with lululemon, blending technical innovation with Nash’s signature design approach.
