The Cruise 2026 season is in full swing. Chanel transported us to Lake Como, while Gucci ventured deep into the archives (literally). Louis Vuitton traveled to Avignon ( a city in southeastern France’s Provence region) for its Cruise 2026 showcase. Nicolas Ghesquière, who has served as creative director since 2013, welcomed guests inside the historic Palais des Papes. The front row inside the medieval landmark was stacked with the likes of Sophie Turner, Cate Blanchett, Catherine Deneuve, and France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron. Models took to the runway adorned in an assortment of opulent, sharp, and armor-like designs. Metallics, fur, and lavish embellishments reigned supreme. “Women’s armor for everyday life,” Ghesquière told WWD backstage.

Louis Vuitton Cruise 2026 Collection Review

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Nicolas Ghesquière’s in a league of his own. Beyond!” [Kanzai]

“FATHER IS FATHERING!” [helmutnotdead]

“I feel challenged, I feel intrigued, I feel questioned and then, two seconds later, it’s pure love. Seriously, Nicolas has been on a roll since his 10-year show.” [yslforever]

“Love it. I think it’s quite a sumptuous, rich and layered collection. That excess of jacquard, lurex, shine, shine shine! I really love the oversized jacquard t-shirt dresses, that insane gold blazer, the A-line knitted dresses. The shoes and bags are also fabulous.” [Lola701]

“FANTASTIC collection and show! When Ghesquière is on he’s marvelous, and he was ON for this collection!” [VogueDisciple93]

“That was GREAT! The bags were gorgeous and will sell very well. The set and music were spectacular as well. One of the few Louis Vuitton collections from NG that I can say I love.” [Salvatore]

“Lovely show. The shapes are very familiar, like a compilation really. Revisiting his history at a historic place, cool. But the real charm here is all the textiles, patterns, prints, the colors, the embellishment. This is what is missing from fashion – something evocative, doing that bridge past and present. Thank God for Nicolas!” [Alquimista]

See all the looks from the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2026 collection and join the conversation, here.

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You might not need reminding that Demna is now Gucci creative director, having picked up the baton from Sabato De Sarno (who made a not-so-unexpected exit from the role in February). As the world of fashion awaits Demna’s runway debut, today, the historic Italian fashion label returned to the place where it all began. For the Gucci Cruise 2026 collection, the in-house design team led the fashion crowd to Florence – the city where the brand was founded by Guccio Gucci in 1921. At the historic Palazzo Settimanni (the site of the Gucci archives), guests like Paul Mescal and Julia Garner assembled on the front row. Models emerged from backstage to parade the studio’s interim collection of lavish feather coats, sheer bodysuits, and splashes of bold color scattered throughout.

Gucci Cruise 2026 Collection Review

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“I can feel this collection as ‘Chatper Zero’ to introduce Demna’s vision…” [IndigoHomme]

“I still see a lot of Prada, YSL, and this time also a lot of Balenciaga. Yet I find it more interesting and with more life than anything De Sarno ever produced.” [carla56]

“Another Vaccarello YSL coded collection with a sprinkle of Tom Ford…again? Those looks with oversized fur collar jacket paired with high-waisted pencil skirt and top are soooo Vaccarello. The styling was giving huge Carine Roitfeld x Tom Ford vibes.” [FashionPower]

“Very nice! I actually quite like it!” [BalkaniStaCouture]

“They need to tighten this up with some good tailoring and better design. Not bad, though.” [brandon J pierre]

“Very YSL meets Alessandro Michele meets the in-between shows styled by Suzanne Koller. Seriously, this is a good collection. But it’s coming too late. A lot of very beautiful and desirable pieces but do we care at this point?” [Lola701]

See all the looks from the Gucci Cruise 2026 collection and join the conversation, here.

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As the world of fashion awaits the highly anticipated debut of Matthieu Blazy as Chanel creative director in October, the fabled French fashion house ventured to Lake Como for its Cruise 2026 showcase. Keira Knightley, Margaret Qualley, and Lupita Nyong’o were just some of the stars who traveled to the idyllic Italian setting for the occasion, with the collection shown on location within the famed Villa d’Este hotel. Designed by the in-house design team, the lineup embodied relaxed glamour and carefree vacation vibes as an invitation to an Italian getaway. A cast of models meandered the hotel’s lush terrace, dressed for a sun-drenched vacation, sporting crocheted and terry cloth separates, tweed suits, evening pajamas, tiered skirts, airy dresses, weightless gowns, and variations of the Chanel 25 handbag.

Chanel Cruise 2026 Collection Review

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Better than the Marseille disaster from last year. At least there’s no hoodie dress in sight.” [FashionPower]

“The location saves this collection, I think. Dare I say better than what we’ve seen for the past 2-3 seasons for sure.” [proseccotabis]

“It’s inoffensively bland. And that’s okay. Many steps up from what we’ve been suffering through for seasons now, and a god send of a collection after that Marseille disaster.” [Cocteau Stone]

“An inoffensive moment indeed. Still the best collection by the studio and also probably better than some of the Virginie’s stuff.” [Lola701]

“Although Matthieu’s debut is in September, it feels like he already had his hands on it. There is an easiness, a simplicity, and relaxation that contrasts with the heaviness from previous offerings, but also some ‘daring’ cuts for such a conservative brand.” [Monsieur Cristobal]

“Some pieces look dated but there are a few nice looks. The collection definitely looks lighter and sexier.” [MModa]

See all the looks from the Chanel Cruise 2025 collection and join the conversation, here.

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