5 Things We Loved About The Hermes Spring Summer 2026 Collection

This season, the Hermes woman wasn’t about buttoned-up Parisian polish; it’s about loosening the reins - and buttons on the pants, maybe? Creative director Nadege Vanhee went south this season, to Camargue (a coastal region in southern France) where salt marshes, wild horses, and cowboys on white steeds set the mood.

The starting point? An antique saddle from the Hermes archives, its curves and straps reworked into cropped riding jackets, quilted skirts, and leather harness-brassiere hybrids. Silk scarves got chopped, folded, and twisted into everything from bandeau tops to chokers; corsetry-inspired dresses were layered over cycling shorts; and breezy dungaree trousers and sheer nautical knits gave the whole thing a windswept ease.

The palette was earthy and grounded — sand, olive, saddle brown, black, deep red — but the energy was anything but restrained. It was sensual without trying too hard, playful without being girlish. Think equestrian minimalism with a flash of Y2K heat: a collection that rides the line between discipline and abandon.

HARNESSES AND CORSETS WITH ATTITUDE

Leather straps weren’t just accessories — they became corset-like layers over bandeaus, silk tops, and even scarves. Halter tops, tiny leather shorts, and strappy red sets added flirty, curve-hugging energy that made the collection feel alive and confident

LOADS OF NEW WAYS TO WEAR YOUR HERMES SCARF

The maison’s iconic silk carres (the focus of Hermes’ upcoming exhibition in Singapore) weren’t just neck candy; they became bustiers, blouses, and layered pieces (see the mixing of necklaces and what looks like a twillly scarf) that gave the collection a playful, improvisational energy.

THE HERMES TEAM IS FEELING SLOUCHY BAGS

Yes the maison’s most famous bags are structured ones - and they’ll always be staples - but this season, there’s been a noticeable beefing up of more relaxed options. Take for example this mini hobo style on the left, which looks to be a slouchier cousin to the Arcon (a moon-shaped hobo); the bucket bag in the middle; and what appears to be a revival of the So Kelly bag (on right), a rectangular messenger design that was first introduced by Jean Paul Gaultier for Hermes in the late 2000s.

HERE COMES THE SUEDE BIRKIN

Yes Kylie Jenner nearly broke the bag-obsessed corner of the Internet when she paraded a bubblegum pink suede Birkin in August this year - truth is, suede Birkins are basically some of the rarest unicorns of the Hermes world. While you’re used to spotting Epsom, Togo, or even croc and ostrich on the street (or in your feed), suede iterations remain rather elusive. We predict the collectors are going to go wild for this Spring Summer 2026 version.

SADDLE UP FOR SOME MAJOR SEX APPEAL

Leather harnesses, corset-inspired quilting, and strappy halter tops give the Hermes woman this season a sleek and sultry ’90s minimalist vibe - Trinity from The Matrix comes to mind. It’s all about subtle skin flashes—open trenches, cropped jackets, and draped silk scarves layered just so—letting the wind and movement do the talking. More than ever, there’s a playful, sensuous undertone here, polished but never stiff.