The Hermes brand constantly impresses. Sometimes one gets the impression that it moves on its own track, independent of trends or tendencies in the fashion market – including financial ones. Artisanal quality, prestige and also very good business decisions make Hermes one of the few brands in the fashion world that records profits. That’s right – fashion should not be forgotten. After all, here is Hermes showed its new collection in Shanghai -. Hermes Resort 2026 It is titled “Gallop.”… Is it possible to be even more in the spirit of a brand derived from equestrian traditions?
Shanghai as a manifesto of modernity
The location was no accident – the show was held on the Huangpu River, overlooking the shimmering skyline of Lujiazui. The lights of the metropolis reflected in the water created the illusion of a theatrical set – a stage for a Hermès woman who is not afraid of the urban hustle and bustle, but knows how to find her way gracefully through it. It is not Parisian nostalgia, but the modern energy of the East, which this time became the backdrop for a story of elegance without geographical boundaries. That’s why the clothes and handbags are downright remarkable.
“Au Galop!” – A collection about movement, strength and transformation
In the title of the collection – “Au Galop!” – encapsulates its whole idea: movement, restlessness, the desire for momentum, but also control and harmony. It’s no coincidence that Hermès is once again returning to its equestrian roots. However, it does so in an extremely sophisticated and modern way. The collection is not a costume – it’s a style manifestation of a woman who doesn’t need to prove her strength. She has it. And that’s why she shows it precisely in a subtle, composed, conscious way.
Hermès Resort 2026 – Fabrics that flow like water
The Hermès Resort 2026 collection is a hymn to fine materials and mastery of construction. Silks with a matte sheen, soft calfskin leather, and high-weight cotton dominate. Surprising technical textures are interesting – waterproof coats that look like raw canvas, but are as light as a feather. Skirts in galloping motion, bedspreads that resemble derrieres, jackets with an almost architectural form. It all comes together in a collection that lives with a woman’s body, not alongside it.
Braid as a narrative – weaving together tradition and modernity – a nuance of Hermès Resort 2026 that means a lot
The braid motif – subtle, but recurring in various guises – gives the whole thing a deeper meaning. The inspiration comes from the Dressage Tressage scarf by Virginie Jamin. In the collection, on the other hand, it transforms into a structure that organizes the entire story. The braid appears in the braided details of leather bags, on the edges of sleeves, in the form of decorative seams on skirts and coats, but also – literally – on the heads of models. It’s a symbol of intertwining worlds: Paris meets Shanghai, the past intermingles with the present, luxury does not sacrifice functionality.
Hermes Resort 2026, photo by kendam.com
Color as a story about the land and the city
The color palette is the essence of Hermès: saturated earth tones – terracotta, honey caramel, rust browns, broken by cool bleu nuit, ink and graphite. In places, tones of suede pink and muted gold appear, reminiscent of the first light of day on heated sand or the brass details of a saddle. It’s a palette of calm and strength – as if the designer painted the collection with the brush of nature and the city at the same time.
Hermès Resort 2026: for the woman of the future – modularity as luxury
What particularly distinguishes the Resort 2026 collection is its thoughtful modularity. The designs are flexible and multifunctional – capes become dresses, tunics transform into tops, and sleeves detach depending on the weather or mood. It’s a smart approach to luxury: it’s not about the number of garments, but their adaptability. Hermès shows that Luxury today is the awareness of choice, not collecting.
Accessories – haute maroquinerie at a new level
As always, the accessories – or rather: they are works of wearable art – did not disappoint. New renditions of Kelly bags with leather braids, horse buckles reinterpreted as bracelet clasps, multifunctional scarves with new designs inspired by movement and saddle fabric. Even belts became a manifesto: wide, expressive, with buckles like small sculptures.
