Thom Browne S/S 2026 Paris

[Kanzai]

 

[Avonlea]

To me his shows are a bit like Kawakubo's. I can appreciate the technical aspect of the clothes, some are very pretty, like the blue coat with red embroidery. However, the whole thing feels so detached from reality that it fails to create any deeper connection and ends up being forgettable.

 

[90sfan]

Omg cant even look pass look #2 this so boring, tired, and old

 

[tourbillions]

Unfortunately i am deep into the thom browne world. Always get the old school goosebump vibes in most of his shows. I specially like how he incorporates some of the whimsy things in real clothes that are in the stores. I dont think he takes himself that seriously unlike the moschino guy for example.

Unfortunately his sizes are so limited.

 

[vogue28]

VOGUE.COM

 

[jeanclaude]

True aliens must be laughing seeing this (while wondering if there is intelligent life in the planet)...

 

[Phuel]

^^^... But did you like?

Fantastically absurd and wickedly inspirational— maybe even aspirational, in all its archaic deadpan, mundane, conservative foundation. It’s what the laziness of currentday Comme, Duran’s Gaultier and Glenn’s Margiela wishes it could conjure. So much bespoke, couturey chaos, brimming alongside its classic references— and all on a cast of creepy adults styled as the even creepier cast of children from The Village of the Damne: Debra Shaw finally being cast in worthy show of her presence. How this is for spring/summer is hilariously unconvincing, but who cares when the absurdity of distorted, warped sizing/proportions/ silhouettes are so well— and maddeningly executed.

Preppies in Wonderland.

 

[jeanclaude]

^^^... But did you like?

Fantastically absurd and wickedly inspirational— maybe even aspirational, in all its archaic deadpan, mundane, conservative foundation. It’s what the laziness of currentday Comme, Duran’s Gaultier and Glenn’s Margiela wishes it could conjure. So much bespoke, couturey chaos, brimming alongside its classic references— and all on a cast of creepy adults styled as the even creepier cast of children from The Village of the Damne: Debra Shaw finally being cast in worthy show of her presence. How this is for spring/summer is hilariously unconvincing, but who cares when the absurdity of distorted, warped sizing/proportions/ silhouettes are so well— and maddeningly executed.

Preppies in Wonderland.

Nope, I don´t like it. The costumes for "Mars Attacks" are way better!

 

[Phuel]

^^^ That’s too bad, Jean Claude. I thought you’d al least appreciate the craftsmanship.

It's monotonous, prolonged, and even tedious with his demented Tim Burton Mayflower blueblood preppies on another alternative excursion— reminding me of Marge Simpson’s 101-ways-to-recut-a-Chanel-suit episode, and that none of these look will make it to retail, but still-- that sophisticated level of excellent (de)construction is all but rare these forlorn fashion days. You know, back during TIFF week at an event, there were these film industry gays and their middle-aged beards seriously swooning over… Christian Siriano… And that reminded me that the vapid casual fashion fans with no discernible opinion really really really believe that someone like Christian Siriano is high fashion glam royalty. And this just makes me appreciate a delirious talent like Thom so much more.

 

[tourbillions]

I think thom browne's takes on fashion when he goes on a bit of avant-garde route is highly under-appreciated because he is not french or japanese. His style is very precise and very tailored but always full of ideas. And as I said above, he can translate the themes each season into convincing and desirable RTW in stores.

 

[Monsieur Cristobal]

I am not really into the "give him Ferragamo", "give her Loewe" applied to independent designers.
I think independence and freedom are underapreciated, and usually seen as a step towards the pinnacle of the corporate world.
I disagree completely with that vision.

But Thom Browne is one of the few independent (maybe the only one) where I would love to see his take on a house with very old codes, like Balenciaga or Chanel.

I think he is one of the really greats in the United States and always enjoy his shows.
This was no exception.

 

[jeanclaude]

^^^ That’s too bad, Jean Claude. I thought you’d al least appreciate the craftsmanship.

It's monotonous, prolonged, and even tedious with his demented Tim Burton Mayflower blueblood preppies on another alternative excursion— reminding me of Marge Simpson’s 101-ways-to-recut-a-Chanel-suit episode, and that none of these look will make it to retail, but still-- that sophisticated level of excellent (de)construction is all but rare these forlorn fashion days. You know, back during TIFF week at an event, there were these film industry gays and their middle-aged beards seriously swooning over… Christian Siriano… And that reminded me that the vapid casual fashion fans with no discernible opinion really really really believe that someone like Christian Siriano is high fashion glam royalty. And this just makes me appreciate a delirious talent like Thom so much more.

If I don´t like the final outcome, I don´t care about the craftsmanship.

By the way, the alien theme reminded me of this:

 

[RosesAreRed]

It’s a first TB collection that did not work for me

 

[Kanzai]

I am not really into the "give him Ferragamo", "give her Loewe" applied to independent designers.
I think independence and freedom are underapreciated, and usually seen as a step towards the pinnacle of the corporate world.
I disagree completely with that vision.

But Thom Browne is one of the few independent (maybe the only one) where I would love to see his take on a house with very old codes, like Balenciaga or Chanel.

I think he is one of the really greats in the United States and always enjoy his shows.
This was no exception.

To me, designers from the States are often overlooked and criticized for NoT being AMeRican SPOrtweAR enOUGh, except for Rick and Ford. Genuinely, the number of American designers I like is significantly higher than the ones from Italy or the UK lol.