Captured on the Californian coast by Emma Summerton, the campaign feels sun-soaked but never sentimental. Fronted by Edie Campbell, alongside Abby Champion and Louise Robert, the imagery unfolds like a living diary. There is wind in the organza, a closeness between the women that feels organic rather than orchestrated. The lens does not impose but observes the talent. The result is an atmosphere of uninhibited expression.

Spring 2026 collection draws from the radical spirit of 1970s artists who rejected the rigid conservatism of their time, choosing instead to build communities rooted in experimentation and emotional truth. Zimmermann channels this ethos without resorting to costume. The reference is philosophical rather than literal. It is about autonomy. It is about stepping outside inherited structures and constructing new creative ecosystems.

This collection honors chosen families, those intimate, often unspoken networks of collaboration and support that allow individuality to flourish. In an industry that can often isolate, Zimmermann proposes the opposite: fashion as collective energy. Fashion as conversation. Colors become the emotional register of the season. Psychedelic prints pulse across silk surfaces, while the house’s signature florals are warped and rescaled into dynamic compositions that almost vibrate. These are not passive patterns; they move, shift, and command attention. Super flared trousers extend proportion until stride becomes a statement. Throughout, volume is not excess; it is intention. Long skirts flare decisively from the waist. Sleeves billow into cape-like forms. Acid tie-dye dresses balance craft with spontaneity. The garments breathe, and in doing so, they invite the wearer to do the same.

What distinguishes Zimmermann, and what Vestal continues to respect, is the house’s dual foundation. The Sydney atelier’s instinct for fluid gowns and original artwork meets Paris’s precision in tailoring and denim. This cross continental dialogue results in pieces that feel both instinctive and exacting, with billowing sleeves that bloom in organza and crisp ivory poplin. Braided décolletages introduce tactile intricacy at the neckline. Painter’s overalls are reconstructed with sensitivity. '70s-inspired suiting finds a new softness.

Perhaps most compelling is the development of “super fluff,” a newly engineered texture in which layers of bias-cut organza form buoyant, crinoline-backed tiers. It is technically ambitious yet emotionally light, a reminder that true innovation often lies in subtle recalibration rather than overt drama. And that is the subtle power of this collection. Nothing strains for attention. Instead, it moves with confidence, grounded in craftsmanship and elevated by imagination. Spring 2026 does not chase nostalgia; it reframes it. It does not demand to be seen; it invites you closer.

In a moment when fashion can feel loud for its own sake, Zimmermann chooses resonance. The clothes carry presence. They are designed for women who understand that expression is strongest when it feels personal, and that elegance is most compelling when it feels lived in.