Inspired by the carefree lifestyle of surfers at sunset, Julian Klausner presented his second women's Spring/Summer 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week.

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/dries-van-noten-career-fashion-shows-history-brand-bio-designer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dries Van Noten's</a> Spring/Summer 2026 collection, the second womenswear collection from creative director <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/julian-klausner-dries-van-noten-creative-director-interview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Julian Klausner</a>, brought an ode to optimism and lightness to the runway, celebrating a holistic concept of fashion. The inspiration for this season is rooted in a moment of calm and dynamism, the attitude of surfers on the waves at sunset. "My first idea for this collection was to convey a sense of ease and optimism," Klausner explained. The designer was captivated by the unexpected elegance of the silhouette of a wetsuit, an image that sparked a reflection on the beauty that emerges from the everyday.
This visual cue was translated onto the runway through bold color clashes and a wealth of patterns. Floral prints juxtapose striking geometric graphics, creating a dynamic and unexpected visual dialogue. The collection maintains the smart tailoring that has always distinguished the Maison, but infuses it with a touch of decoration that, while intrinsic to the brand's DNA, finds new vitality here. Julian Klausner captured the essence of that "simultaneously simple and grandiose moment: the sky fills with color, shapes appearing, the contrasts of a rigid board against the delicate ruffles of foaming water, and the shimmer of the sun on them," as the designer himself described it.

<blockquote>A moment both simple and grandiose: the sky fills with color, shapes appearing, the contrasts of a rigid board against the delicate ruffles of foaming water, and the shimmer of the sun on them.&quot; Julian Klausner</blockquote>

The collection&rsquo;s strength lies in its clever play of contrasts. Dries Van Noten&rsquo;s historic grandeur and refinement are reimagined through everyday elements like gray and organic jersey. Tailored coats adorned with intricate embroidery meet the airy fluidity of silk scarf dresses, rendered in bold patterns and macro prints. This dialogue between structure and softness, geometry and lightness, lends the collection unexpected depth. It strikes a harmonious balance between architectural precision and the ease of summer dressing, making luxury not only wearable but, above all, effortless.
With this second outing, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/julian-klausner-dries-van-noten-creative-director-interview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Julian Klausner</a> solidifies his vision for Dries Van Noten. He honors the founder&rsquo;s legacy while ushering it into a contemporary realm where visual drama coexists with ease of wear. The Spring/Summer 2026 collection becomes an invitation to dress with optimism&mdash;to celebrate beauty in its most spontaneous forms, and to recognize elegance not just in grand occasions but in the mindful simplicity of everyday life.

Dries Van Noten Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Julian Klausner Delivers an Effortless Take on Dries Van Noten’s Grandeur

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