Jil Sander Fall 2026 RTW

Words by Juan Eckersley
Images via Gorunway

The Fall 2026 collection from Jil Sander opened with a sense of curiosity and quiet tension, marking another thoughtful chapter under creative director Simone Bellotti. Where his debut focused on reduction, this season explored contrast and contradiction, inviting both restraint and release to shape the runway. The result was a wardrobe that felt grounded in the brand’s minimal heritage while reaching toward something more expressive.

Silhouettes revealed this duality with clarity. Coats cut with high slits introduced unexpected openness. Skirts with spliced panels created gentle movement, and trousers finished with soft ruffles added a subtle rhythm that felt modern rather than decorative. The casting of Guinevere Van Seenus, a longtime muse for the house, deepened the sense of continuity between past and present, reinforcing Bellotti’s commitment to honoring the label’s roots while giving it a new emotional dimension.

The palette remained calm and neutral, anchored in black and charcoal, but small flashes of cobalt blue socks, lilac underlayers, and mint accessories brought moments of delight. Footwear also played an important role, with suede boots and sculptural pumps adding personality without overwhelming the line.

What made the collection resonate was its ability to feel minimal yet alive. Bellotti treated simplicity not as silence but as conversation, using proportion, texture, and small provocations to keep the eye moving. Fall 2026 showed a designer refining the language of modern minimalism with sensitivity, clarity, and a willingness to let contradiction create meaning.