hermès aw26 | liminal realm

Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski has a gift for making even the most rarified materials feel lived-in and relevant to the world we actually inhabit. For the Hermès Autumn/Winter 2026 season, she invites us into a space that feels like the suspension of twilight, where our senses have to adjust to a new kind of atmosphere. It is a world inspired by the idea of night vision, where the familiar shapes of the house take on a more mysterious dimension. Drawing on the agility of the Greek goddess Hecate, she brings a spirit of independence to the runway, using shadows to rethink the boundaries of the wardrobe. We’re instantly hit by a palette that avoids a simple reliance on black and grey, moving instead through deep bordeaux, inky blue, rich emerald and sulphur yellow. Leather surfaces have a subtle sheen, catching the light like water under a full moon, while wool fabrics react to the model’s stride and change tone as they move. Lines are clean and carry the speed of a whip, balancing a feeling of control with a genuine sense of freedom. This is a metamorphosis where glimpses of skin peek through structured layers and shearling tufts add an unexpected... Read more » The post hermès aw26 | liminal realm appeared first on Schön! Magazine.