Courrèges Fall 2026: Nicolas Di Felice turns the runway into a city in motion

The Courrèges Fall 2026 collection by Nicolas Di Felice imagines 24 hours in the life of a contemporary woman.

Courrèges presented one of the most conceptual proposals of the season at Paris Fashion Week with its Fall 2026 collection, directed by Nicolas Di Felice. Titled “24 Hours in the Life of a Courrèges Woman”, the designer imagined the wardrobe of a woman moving through the city across an entire day, from morning to night.

The runway was designed like an urban street, complete with road markings and manholes recreating the everyday landscape of a large city. The extremely narrow space brought the audience remarkably close to the garments, almost brushing against them, creating a strong sense of movement and real urban life.

To develop the visual narrative of the collection, Nicolas Di Felice drew inspiration from the films of Belgian director Chantal Akerman, particularly ‘Portrait of a Young Girl at the End of the ‘60s in Brussels’. The designer imagined the show as a cinematic tracking shot, following a woman in motion throughout her day.

The garments reflected that idea of urban dynamism. Textured denim, with a surface reminiscent of asphalt, appeared alongside sharply cut coats, fitted jackets with funnel collars, and dresses with graphic cut-outs at the sides and back. Precise proportions and glossy surfaces introduced a modern sensuality that defines the designer’s creative language.

One of Courrèges’ most emblematic materials, vinyl, once again played a central role in the collection. It appeared both in relaxed T-shirt and trouser sets and in technically complex pleated dresses that echoed the house’s futuristic heritage.

The show also included more experimental pieces, such as skirts and evening dresses made from fragments of Paris metro tickets and cloakroom tags in organza, adding an unexpected layer of urban storytelling. Among the accessories, the new Shadow bag stood out, designed to mould to the shape of its contents.

The cast, which included iconic models such as Anne-Catherine Lacroix and Nataša Vojnović, projected a quiet confidence that reflected Di Felice’s mindset as he celebrates his fifth anniversary at the house.

For the finale, the looks returned entirely reworked in white, symbolising an open canvas for whatever the next day might bring. With this collection, Courrèges reaffirmed its ability to combine architecture, urban movement and contemporary sensuality within a highly recognisable fashion language.