Looks from left: Chloé, Versace, Givenchy, Tokyo James, Ashish, Prada, Burberry, LaQuan Smith, Versace

The quotes below, which fall into a few main groupings, come from the 350-plus reviews posted by Vogue Runway during the spring 2026 shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. Like the rest of us, designers are preoccupied with the unsettled state of the world. Many looked for light in the darkness, others advocated for tenacity and the power of resistance. How to depict women’s strength was another preoccupation of the season, with some finding toughness in softness, and others sending up traditional viewpoints. A number of millennial designers stressed that they were designing for their cohorts and locales. These being spring collections we’re talking about, escape from the city or

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