Wales Bonner SS26 Celebrates 10th Anniversary With ‘Superfine’ Sentiments

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Summary

  • Grace Wales Bonner celebrated 10 years in business with her SS26 “Jewel” collection, showcasing a blend of multiculturalism and British sartorial tradition.
  • The collection, presented in an 18th-century Parisian library, featured looks ranging from 2025 Met Gala-inspired elegance to everyday wear, including collaborations with Anderson & Sheppard and adidas Y-3.

To commemorate a decade in business, Grace Wales Bonner unveiled her SS26 collection, “Jewel,” inside an 18th-century Parisian library’s historic halls. The straightforward title is intended to resonate with valued items such as well-worn clothing, cherished family keepsakes, vintage jewelry, or your most treasured belongings. With a delicate and elegant approach, her new creation blends her contemporary multicultural identity with the ornate British fashion tradition of the last century.

The assembled pieces align perfectly with the theme of the 2025 Met Gala, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” a topic the designer delved into as a committee member. There are hints of her Met red carpet designs for Lewis Hamilton, FKA Twigs, and others, noticeable in recurring elements such as angled berets, jeweled brooches, and scalloped adornments that echo the Art Deco era.

As a fashion enthusiast, I find these designs, with hints of evening elegance, are more about everyday chic than red-carpet glamour. The Jermyn Street style shirts are effortlessly worn open or with a popped collar, and jackets are paired with layered tops and rolled-up sleeves. In other areas, modern sensibilities are grounded by patchwork denim and athletic pants, while dress shorts ride high above the knee, striking a contemporary note.

One of the most formal outfits that truly stands out is the result of a partnership between Savile Row tailors Anderson & Sheppard. This partnership is reflected in a cream-colored wool and silk tailcoat paired with high-waisted evening trousers. On the other hand, Wales Bonner provides a counterpoint to these refined instances by introducing a fresh collaboration with adidas and Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 brand. This collaboration encompasses a souvenir jacket, technical trousers, and a modernized version of the Y-3 field shoe.

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2025-06-26 19:25