For Spring Summer 2026, Emilia Wickstead draws inspiration from the art of contrast — beauty and provocation, softness and severity. The designs explore this duality through a monochrome-led palette with flashes of vibrant colour, contrasting fabrics, and silhouettes that merge structure with fluidity while celebrating complex feminine identity. Tailored denim, architectural eveningwear, and subtle strap and tie details reference the energy of 1970s New York, creating a collection that balances elegance with a quietly rebellious edge.