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| Walter Van Beirendonck |
In Paris this July, Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck once again challenged convention with his Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection, unveiling a riot of mixed prints, colour, texture, and conceptual flair that defied easy categorisation.
Inspired by the utilitarian garments of artists, Van Beirendonck sent models down the runway described in his notes as "starry-eyed, wide-eyed boys on a time-warping, postmodern pilgrimage."
The result was a boldly imaginative display that merged clashing colours with eclectic shapes and patterns, all "wrapped in pure future-forward imagination," according to the designer.
The collection featured painter's coats and smocks reinterpreted in exaggerated silhouettes, crafted from a range of fabrics. Oversized accessories played a starring role — fabric-covered buttons, oversized cuffs, dramatic collars, and super-scale necklaces lent a whimsical, almost surreal edge to the ensembles. Prominent pockets, frayed edges, and sculptural detailing completed the show’s off-kilter, dreamlike aesthetic.
Once again, Van Beirendonck proved that in his hands, menswear is a vivid, theatrical art form.
All photos from Walter Van Beirendonck / Totem Fashion
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