Monse Spring 2026 Ready to Wear Runway, Fashion Show & Collection Review

For spring 2026, Monse staged its runway show at Uovo, the art and fashion storage facility located in Long Island City that preserves the brand’s archives dating back to its debut collection. In marking the brand’s 10th anniversary, founders Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia chose the venue as both a celebration and reflection on a decade of work.

While discussing the inspiration for this season, Garcia explained that, “It’s not about repeating the past, it’s about reinventing the future.” While there were talks about whether to incorporate archival pieces into the show, it was ultimately decided to expand upon the “Monse-isms” of the brand and deliver pieces that felt fresh.

Like the bandana print, a hallmark of Monse, offered in new versions, colors and silhouettes, one standout being a pair of wide-leg trousers draped at the waist. Or the selection of deconstructed shirting, assembled into an asymmetrical dress to a blouse to a bralette.

When asked how they find new ways to approach their designs, Kim exclaimed, “We love cutting up s–t,” referring to the numerous experimentations and testing that goes into constructing each piece and giving it their stamp of approval. It comes as no surprise, given that’s how the duo began their label — taking apart all of Garcia’s shirts from his closet — and continue that process in exploring and refining their core offering.

This cutting effect doesn’t apply just to clothes, however. Bags were given a similar treatment, with a flap purposely hanging loose from its seam, from an otherwise structured bag.

While references to the sea were sprinkled throughout — a roped halter neck dress, fishnet imprints on a shirtdress, a miniskirt stringed with pearls — the collection offered something more: a full range of fun and stylish clothes to wear to all occasions of life, be it a party, a vacation or to work.