The Zimmermann Spring 2026 RTW collection captures the spirit of liberation, drawing on ’70s artists who stepped outside the restrictive conservatism of the age in the pursuit of creativity and self-made community. The collection celebrates the coming together of chosen creative families who nourish each other through deep supportive and loving kinship bonds.

Colour is a major theme, vibrant in offbeat shades and the season’s statement psychedelic prints. Signature floral is warped and playfully scaled into trance-inducing graphics, achieving mind-blowing detail and illusion of movement. Block-colour cotton drill silhouettes stand out, transcending utility in jackets that flare from the waist and in super-flared pants.

Zimmermann continues to evolve its house codes between its international design studios – combining its Sydney atelier’s aptitude for flowing gowns and exquisite original artwork, with Paris’s unerring eye for suiting and denim. The brand’s signature billowing sleeve takes shape in undulating floral organza, and in crisp ivory poplin that blooms at the shoulder and flares from the elbow. High craft continues through the development of a texture Zimmermann dubs ‘super-fluff’ – countless layers of organza cut on the bias and ruched together. Backed with crinoline, the detail erupts as uber-fluffy tiers on bouncing gowns.

New themes are braided decolletages and buoyant harem pants. Strapless acid tie-dye dresses and jumpsuits are complex in construction but wear with ease in a slouched drop-hip silhouette. Lace is striking in colour, a fun departure from its traditional purity.

Watch as Creative Director Nicky Zimmermann talks inspiration and the process behind creating the Spring 2026 collection, presented at Paris Fashion Week.