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For Fall-Winter 2026, KARL LAGERFELD presents a single wardrobe for women and men, shaped by clarity, proportion and texture. The collection revisits the House’s most recognisable codes through a contemporary lens, pairing sharp tailoring with tactile finishes and a largely monochrome palette.
The womenswear takes its cue from “Une journée à la montagne”. Subtle alpine influences are translated into an urban wardrobe that moves between relaxed femininity and precise tailoring. Black and white define the season, softened by grey and beige, while faux fur, velvet and fluid fabrics add warmth and dimension to graphic silhouettes.
Outerwear leads the story, a long faux fur coat, cinched with a bold black belt and topped with an oversized hat, sets a confident tone for winter. Tailoring follows with a black jacket cut with an off-the-shoulder neckline, sharply structured suiting and wide-leg trousers. A black jumpsuit with pointed shoulders and a cinched waist joins them, and Prince of Wales checks add a quiet heritage note to the workwear-inspired pieces.
The white shirt, central to the KARL LAGERFELD DNA, is reworked in a fluid silhouette. It has a cropped front and an elongated back inspired by tuxedo tails. Evening pieces explore black through texture and proportion, a sequin mini dress with a removable taffeta skirt, a body-skimming dress finished with a faux fur bandeau, and a velvet mini dress with rounded, oversized sleeves.
Menswear follows the same disciplined approach to construction. Black anchors the wardrobe, layered with charcoal and deep grey, while bouclé, leather and quilting add depth to streamlined shapes. The outerwear includes a long double-breasted coat, a quilted jacket and a leather blazer that moves easily between formal and relaxed dressing.
Suiting remains central, as single- and double-breasted cuts with clean shoulders and strong lines are often styled with fine-gauge turtlenecks for a graphic finish. Tonal checker patterns subtly rework classic black tailoring, and cropped jackets bring a sharper, more contemporary outline. Shawl-collar knitwear and insulating layers add softness, and polished leather boots, streamlined loafers and leather accessories complete the look.
“Karl approached fashion with conviction, every decision had purpose,” says Hun Kim, Creative Director of KARL LAGERFELD. “That clarity guided me this season. I focused on cut, proportion and texture, evolving the House codes in a way that feels current while honoring his vision.”
For menswear, Kim adds that the season is about “confidence through simplicity”, refining what is essential and removing what is not.
The K/Autograph accessories line reinforces this direction across both collections. Its structured, architectural forms echo the sharp tailoring of the ready-to-wear and complete a wardrobe built on precision, texture and the enduring codes of the House.
