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Wales Bonner SS26 Celebrates 10th Anniversary With 'Superfine' Sentiments
AsGrace Wales Bonnermarks 10 years in business, the British designer presented her SS26 collection, 'Jewel,' within the historic walls of an 18th-century Parisian library. The simple title is meant to evoke the objects we treasure — timeworn garments, family heirlooms, inherited jewelry, or perhaps, your most prized possessions. Executed with restraint and beauty, her latest work draws on both her modern multiculturalism and the opulent British sartorial tradition of the 20th century.
The resulting collection aligns with the well-fitting theme of the2025 Met Gala, 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' which the designer explored as an official host committee member. Echoes of her Met carpet designs forLewis Hamilton,FKA Twigs, and others are present with recurring details like tipped berets, jeweled brooches, and scalloped embellishments evocative of the Art Deco style.
Despite the elegant touches of evening wear inspiration, these looks are less likely to be seen on the Met steps, appearing with an ease and naturalism suited for everyday wear. Jermyn Street-style shirting is worn open-chested or with a popped collar; various tops are layered under jackets with their sleeves pulled up. Elsewhere, patchwork denim and tracksuit bottoms ground more sartorial sensibilities in the present day, and dress shorts sit high above the knee.
Standing out as one of the most formal looks is a collaboration with Savile Row tailors Anderson & Sheppard, manifesting in a cream-colored wool and silk tailcoat worn with high-waisted evening trousers. However, Wales Bonner offers balance to these elevated moments through a new collaboration withadidasandYohji Yamamoto'sY-3, including a souvenir jacket, technical trousers, and a new iteration of the Y-3 field shoe.
See the gallery above for a full look at the collection, and stay tuned to Hypebeast for the latest fashion insights.
