The Emilia Wickstead Pre-Fall 2026 collection steps into the sun-bleached world of Bonjour Tristesse, a film defined by its youth, restlessness, and emotional undercurrents.

Breezy seaside modernism meets the tension between leisure and longing, and the film’s striking interplay between innocence and seduction. This season becomes a study in contradiction: carefree yet composed, serene yet charged, youthful yet worldly-wise.

The women of Bonjour Tristesse; poised, self-possessed, effortlessly glamorous inform the collection’s spirit. Their duality is ever-present: luminous in daylight, enigmatic in shadow. Emilia honor’s this complexity, celebrating a woman who refuses to exist in only one tone or temperament.

A Riviera-washed palette of sun-worn pink, icy blue, lemon, and soft neutrals contrasted with midnight, plum and chocolate is punctuated by vivid flashes of red, hot pink and orange. Stripes and florals appear with cinematic intention, echoing Cécile’s iconic wardrobe and the film’s visual language.

Fabrications balance structure with ease: sculptural Single Wool Crepe; crisp Cotton Poplin in bold Bayadère stripes; nonchalant denim; narrative Silk Twill prints; painterly Taffeta Faille; airy Textured Organza; and rich evening textures including Cloqué, Metallic Jacquard and Needle-Punch Satin.

The collection is completed by a collaboration with Manolo Blahnik, pairing artisanal shoemaking with Emilia Wickstead fabrics.