Florals, pastels, and embroidered masterpieces swept the white carpet at the PatBO SS 2026 runway show. Exuding an opulent aura of feminine florals and lace patterns spun straight from dreams, the collection, titled "Latin Soul," stood as a love letter from creative director Patricia Bonaldi to her homeland of Brazil. The presentation unfolded like a visual poem in three chapters, each one echoing a distinct heartbeat of Latin identity: The Latin Seed, The Flower Blooms, and finally The Latin Celebration. From roots to rhythm to rapture, the narrative traced a journey of transformation, grounded in earth tones and raw textures, blossoming into bold prints and disruptive silhouettes. Every look felt like a living expression of Latin charisma, emotional, and celebratory, a reminder that fashion at its best is not just when its worn but when it's telling a story. 

Ulla Johnson's Spring/Summer 2026 collection felt like a bohemian daydream grounded in quiet luxury, a blend of New York sophistication and the soft, sun-faded ease of the Southeast Hamptons. It was wearable in the most elevated way, the kind of wardrobe that feels inherited from your cool, well-traveled aunt who collects vintage crochet and hand-dyed silks from faraway markets. Flowing dresses, wide-leg trousers, and feathered textures moved effortlessly down the runway, capturing that delicate unison between structure and soul that defines Johnson's aesthetic. As both founder and creative director, Ulla has always designed from a place of intimacy, every look carried her signature balance of artisanal craft and ease, fringe and lace meeting denim and earthy tones, like poetry written in fabric.

Nicholas Aburn's debut for Area felt like an ode to art, craft, and celebration through a more mature and refined lens. It marked a clear statement of his creative direction, one that honors the brand's signature glamour while introducing a sharper sense of tailoring and structure. The collection moved between the wearable and the whimsical, balancing sculpted denim and crystal accents with moments of pure joy. The final looks stole the show: glittering surfaces, confetti-like embellishments, and a shirt that seemed to literally burst into celebration. "Area is really associated with a party vibe, so I thought about the most elemental way to achieve that," Aburn explained. "It's pom-poms, present ribbons, and a dress covered in confetti because nothing makes you feel happier than confetti." The result was both playful and polished, a sophisticated take on euphoria itself.