Anteprima Spring/Summer 2026 Finds Strength in Weakness and Creation in Decay

By Jesse Scott

Anteprima founder and creative director Izuki Ogino continued her exploration of the intersection between art and fashion for Spring/Summer 2026. Her latest in a series of collaborations with artists, the collection saw Ogino team up with Japanese sculptor Takahiro Iwasaki for a geometry-focused collection that sought to take strength from weakness, and, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, creation from decay. Guests at the show received their invitations in the form of a toothbrush, a symbol, one can posit, for how we must take care of our most fragile yet valuable assets. They then witnessed a spectacle that focused on mindful renewal, with recycled fibers and regenerated nylon starring in a plethora of zero-waste production techniques that highlighted Anteprima’s commitment to building a better future.

Fashion Show or Construction Site?

Guests arriving at the show were encouraged to don hard hats and pose in front of metal construction barriers for photo ops; upon entering the venue they discovered that the runway itself imitated a construction site. Models emerged from scaffolding before traipsing down what appeared to be a rough gravel surface, drawing a stark contrast with the colorful designs they wore. One of the initial looks was a surrealist ensemble (the pants contained a shirt collar and decorative sleeves) with cheerful color blocking in marine blue, periwinkle, and red (Look 4). A brilliant aquamarine starred on all pieces of an ingeniously layered look including a sheer shirt, a collared “boyfriend shirt,” a flowing jacket, and an iridescent skirt (Look 10). And a “shocking” pink brought feminine flair to a delicately pleated skirt and top combination (Look 17).

Anteprima Spring/Summer 2026: Looks 4, 10, 17 (Images courtesy of Anteprima)

Silhouettes were simple yet surprising, full of unexpected details that forced us to reframe the lens through which we view everyday clothing. This theme was guided by Iwasaki’s miniature works, which find beauty in simplicity and make the ordinary extraordinary— similar to fashioning polo shirts and skirts from material that recalls construction nets. Iwasaki’s mirror installations were also referenced, as clothes and patterns layered upon each other in what the brand described as the “architectural geometries of towers and temples.”

Ogino’s blueprint is clear, but her vision, like the runway for S/S 26, is still “under construction.” As layers of artistic collaborations and new techniques build upon each other each season, she continues to weave a futuristic tale of optimism: destination unknown.

Anteprima Spring/Summer 2026: Looks 1, 5, 6, 9, 15, 16 (Images courteys of Anteprima)