Sacred Femininity
Review of Prabal Gurung Spring 2026 Fashion Show
By Mackenzie Richard Zuckerman
THE COLLECTION
THE VIBE
Optimistic Grace & Gentle Evolution
In his Spring 2026 collection, Angels in America, Prabal Gurung offered a gentle but powerful meditation on hope and resilience. Drawing from the angel’s trumpet flowers of his Nepalese childhood, Gurung created a collection that felt like a sanctuary of optimism. Within the hushed, hallowed space of a church and accompanied by a live choir, the runway became a place where trans and non-binary models were celebrated as modern angels. The palette—sorbet oranges, serene blues, and soft pinks—exuded warmth and a kind of quiet strength.
As Gurung himself noted in a discreet off-record reflection, New York Fashion Week remains a stage for the American Dream—an arena where diversity, opportunity, and optimism come alive. This season, he channeled that spirit into a collection that invites us to consider: Can fashion be both a refuge and a radiant expression of hope?
THE DIRECTION
THE QUOTE
“It started with this idea of angels in America,” Gurung reflected. “In these challenging times, I kept wondering, where are our angels? For me, the non-binary community has always been a source of inspiration, and that was my starting point. I thought about the angel’s trumpet flower from my home in Nepal—how it blooms at night, intoxicating and full of duality—and I wanted to weave that beauty into the collection.”
THE WRAP UP
In conclusion, Prabal Gurung’s Spring 2026 collection was a testament to the power of optimism. The label took a step forward by refining its own vocabulary, offering a collection that felt prettier, more graceful, and ultimately more assured than the last. The silhouettes balanced architectural tenderness with feminine flourishes, and the colors radiated a sense of calm confidence.
While the collection didn’t reinvent the wheel, it didn’t need to. Instead, it embraced a gentle evolution—a meditation on house codes, a celebration of inclusivity, and a confident use of optimistic color. If there were moments where the thematic threads felt loosely woven, they were easily forgiven in the face of such warmth and beauty. In person, the collection truly sang—a gentle, radiant reminder that fashion can indeed be a vessel of hope.
