Maison Mihara Yasuhiro's Fall 2026 collection is a captivating journey through time, blending vintage aesthetics with modern twists. The show, set against the backdrop of Salle Wagram's worn-out glamour, serves as a full-circle return to the designer's early work, marked by deconstruction and playful tailoring. The collection opens with a playful array of looks, including oversized jackets with softened shoulders and rounded sleeves, single-button blazers fastened asymmetrically, and double-collared button-down shirts. These early looks establish a sense of classic order, gradually unraveling into patchwork constructions and distressed denim, nodding to Yasuhiro's backstory of remaking secondhand garments at the start of his career. The most distinctive feature is a front-back clash of materials, with skirts pleated in front and rigidly pencil-straight at the back, and trousers appearing as sweatpants from the front and jeans from behind. Yasuhiro's inspiration comes from the 1990s, with Ralph Lauren, Margaret Howell, and schoolboy uniforms, but he adds a modern twist by deliberately disrupting the codes of the quiet luxury trend. The collection is ambitious and at times excessive, with up to five pieces stacked at once, creating a unique styling trick. The show's tactile richness is enhanced by fuzzy textures, extending to shoes and T-shirts. Despite the sharply depreciated yen affecting the scale of future European shows, it has boosted his business by making the collection more competitively priced for international buyers.
