VICTOR dE SOUZA Fall/Winter 2026: A Modern Fantasy Rooted in Grandeur
Victor dE Souza’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection arrives with the quiet confidence of a designer who knows exactly how to bend history, fantasy, and sensuality into a single, unmistakable vision. This season, he turns his attention to minimalistic elegance—but in true dE Souza fashion, minimalism becomes a stage for bold silhouettes, rich cultural references, and a theatrical undercurrent that never slips into excess.
At the heart of the collection is a narrative woven from Victorian refinement and Eastern artistry. De Souza treats these influences not as costume, but as language: brocade becomes a form of storytelling, lace becomes architecture, and feathers—used with a burlesque wink—become symbols of liberated glamour. The interplay of these elements creates a world where tradition is not preserved but reimagined, where heritage techniques are pushed into a contemporary fantasy.
The palette grounds the drama. Earthy tones—deep umber, moss, clay, and smoke—anchor the collection in a sense of organic warmth. Against this, flashes of gold and platinum catch the light like whispered secrets, adding a metallic tension that feels both regal and modern. The result is a visual rhythm that moves between softness and structure, restraint and seduction.
Silhouettes are sculptural yet fluid. dE Souza’s signature command of shape is evident in the way garments contour the body without constraining it. Strong shoulders meet sweeping lines; corseted waists dissolve into unexpected volume; delicate textiles are engineered with a precision that elevates them beyond ornamentation. Each look feels like a character in a larger story—one that celebrates sensuality not as spectacle, but as self‑possession.
What emerges is a collection that bridges eras and aesthetics with remarkable ease. It is theatrical without being nostalgic, sensual without being literal, and deeply artistic without sacrificing wearability. dE Souza invites the viewer into a world where elegance is not quiet or loud, but intentional—where every feather, every stitch, every glint of metallic thread contributes to a modern fantasy grounded in craftsmanship.
Fall/Winter 2026 is not just a tribute to artistry; it is a reminder of fashion’s power to transform, to transport, and to tell stories that feel both ancient and entirely new.
Credits:
Photography Daniel Matallana @bymatallana
Art direction: Vicky steckel @vicky_steckel
PR: Kate Bedrick @blk_pr
Hair: Luis Guillermo @LuisGuillermobeauty
Make-up Artist: Verdie Montas @the.nu.ances
Wardrobe stylist and casting: Apollo Bual @apollobual
Assistant’s stylist and casting / Styling/casting team:
Daniella Oyola @daniellaoyola, Ryan Esteras @ryanesterass
PA: Morgan Amirah @morganamirah, Maliabo Diamba @maliab0
At Emanuel studio @emanuelnewyork
Models: Ocean Vanexel @ocean.vanexel, Antonella @atonellaella_, Asher @bradeno.1, Victoria Ade @_victoria.ade_, Sofia Maksymkiv @sofiamaksymkiv, Dexter Birk @dexter.piano, Caroline Bristow @carolinebristow3
Sponsored by City Rhythm Perfumes @_cityrhythm