Lace as Construction

This is the version of lace that matters now: less boudoir, more architecture. On the FW2026 runways, Jonathan Anderson used lace at Dior in crisp, almost coat-like forms and asymmetrical dresses, while Loewe turned the idea futuristic by stamping lace edges into 3-D-printed latex slip dresses. The takeaway is that lace is no longer just an embellishment — it is helping build the silhouette itself. For your wardrobe, that means prioritising pieces where lace feels engineered: paneled dresses, sharply cut tops, and full-lace outer layers with real structure.

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Strong creative and commercial alignment — allocate buying depth with confidence.

Wardrobe Note

Not your grandmother's lace — this season it's structural and modern. Best at contemporary and premium price points.

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