Under the creative direction of Nad&egrave;ge Vanhee, Herm&egrave;s&rsquo; Spring/Summer 2026 collection, &ldquo;Free Rein,&rdquo; takes the reins of tradition and gallops confidently into new territory.&nbsp;

Understated luxury just got a little edgier.

Inspired by a free-spirited equestrienne&rsquo;s wardrobe, this collection celebrates the Maison&rsquo;s dual mastery of leatherwork and couture &mdash; an ode to freedom, movement and the quiet strength of craftsmanship.
Drawing from an antique Camargue saddle in the Herm&egrave;s archives, &ldquo;Free Rein&rdquo; channels the brand&rsquo;s equestrian heritage through sleek tailoring and tactile contrasts. Supple leathers in varying finishes and treatments anchor the collection, while clever detailing &mdash; from polished buckles to subtle straps &mdash; catches the light and the eye. These are not ornamental flourishes, but statements of purpose: Herm&egrave;s showing us once again that luxury lies in the precision of restraint.

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The collection introduces a newfound sensuality through its play with skin and proportion. Bare midriffs and cropped brassi&egrave;res lend athletic ease to traditionally formal silhouettes. Corsetry-inspired quilted dresses paired with cycling shorts exemplify the season&rsquo;s athletic refinement &mdash; polished, but with a pulse. This dialogue between strength and softness, discipline and freedom, gives &ldquo;Free Rein&rdquo; its compelling edge.
Scarves, ever the Herm&egrave;s signature, are reimagined with wit and freedom. The silk carr&eacute; becomes a multi-tasking piece &mdash; folded into impromptu tops, bound by leather brassi&egrave;res, or reworked into sculptural chokers. The result is modular dressing that invites experimentation while remaining utterly refined.

In &ldquo;Free Rein,&rdquo; Vanhee crafts a portrait of the modern Herm&egrave;s woman &mdash; one who honours tradition without being tethered by it. She is elegant yet independent, grounded yet unafraid of risk. There&rsquo;s a sense of movement in every look, as though each piece was made to accompany her on a spirited ride through both city and countryside.
At its core, this is Herm&egrave;s at its most confident: where heritage meets freedom, and understated luxury finds its boldest expression yet.

Hermès takes 'Free Rein' for Spring/Summer 2026

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