The Blumarine Pre-Fall 2026 collection is an ode to dark romanticism And Venice is its muse

Venetian nights are woven with myth: enigmatic scenes of debauchery and decadence take shape within the labyrinthine city of mystery. For the Blumarine Pre-Fall 2026 collection, Creative Director David Koma delves deeper into his vision of dark romanticism, set against nocturnal Venice and the Maison’s photographic history. With references to Blumarine’s collaborations with Helmut Newton as well as the Autumn-Winter 1992 campaign shot by Albert Watson in Venice, the collection elevates the city of masks to a cinematic muse. In an erotic exploration of the hedonism historically tied to Venetian nights, the Blumarine woman, in her duality, is absorbed by Venice’s eccentric and extravagant spirit and its ornamental opulence.

The colors of the new Blumarine collection

The collection is infused with the sumptuous, seductive tones of Venetian costumes (red, lavender, light blue), contrasted with black. Echoing the dress codes of Baroque Venetian masquerade balls, georgette mini dresses and bustiers paired with crinolines are sculpted into architectural shapes and embellished with a roses-and-thorns print and molded elements featuring lion, mask, and rose iconography, symbols of Venice and Blumarine. Rendered in three color variations, the print also animates fluid georgette dresses, both long and short. A georgette dress paired with a crinoline is adorned with micro roses embroidered in thread, echoed in slip dresses and long gowns, also offered in leopard print. With heightened drama, the ruffled poet dresses take shape in crêpe, enriched with vivid Chantilly lace inserts and layered with integrated shoulder capes. Halter dresses, taffeta shirts, and a voluminous skirt decorated with three-dimensional roses evoke Venetian ballrooms. Dresses, skirts, and blouses in Chantilly lace with pleated crêpe de chine inserts recall an aristocratic boudoir atmosphere, while blouses and dresses in embroidered lace, cut down the center, reflect the lace motif with a seductive severity.

Sensuality, romanticism, and darkness coexist

The sensuality is emphasized by hourglass mini dresses and duchesse silk skirts finished with lace, as well as erotically draped jersey dresses and tops, including a long hooded dress with flared sleeves and marabou trims. Leopard-print slip dresses are languidly layered over lace and tulle embellished with crystal embroidery. A cady mini dress with puff sleeves, decorated with a bow or thread-embroidered rose cut-outs, creates an ideal bridge between the ballroom and the boudoir. Tailoring in sculpted wool reproduces the hourglass silhouettes of dresses. A double-breasted jacket is adorned with three-dimensional pleated roses on the lapel, while a shaped jacket is emphasized by cocoon sleeves. Tailored cargo trousers coexist with oversized styles and skinny lines that cover the heel. Voluminous poplin shirts with pleated bow cuffs capture the memory of 18th-century Venice. A cape, a caban, and a long coat with boned back and shearling belt evoke a sense of masculinity, echoed by shearling capes and jackets with an Harlequin motif, paying homage to the Commedia dell’Arte. The same argyle motif appears printed and embellished with sequin appliqués on cardigans, sweaters, and knit miniskirts.

Knitwear captures Venetian opulence: a cape and a coat in alpaca and wool reinterpret the rose motif in jacquard; cardigans with ruffles and marabou trims feature elegant detachable sleeves and gathered cuffs; tops showcase openwork details; cardigans, dresses, and t-shirts in llama wool create a rippled silhouette on the body; cardigans, dresses, and peplum tops are crafted in braided viscose; while ribbed viscose cardigans and rounded-neck tops are finished with knitted fringe evoking rose leaves. T-shirts are animated by lion cub motifs, paying tribute to the mascot of Venice. Utility garments in gabardine are elevated by intense colors. Black denim pieces are adorned with metallic touches; dark blue denim trousers are printed with lace motifs creating trompe-l’œil effects of lingerie shorts and stockings; while light blue denim is embellished with thread-embroidered rose cut-outs. The macro rose motif is also interpreted through sequin embroidery on denim trousers and on an hourglass dress, while the micro rose appears as thread embroidery on grey denim. Bow appliqués with studs and eyelets decorate the jeans, while miniskirts and denim trousers, lengthened with black pleated lace panels, transform into long skirts and trousers.

Blumarine accessories for Pre-Fall 2026

Crafted in satin and patent leather, sky-high stiletto sandals that arch the foot accentuate the fetish atmosphere permeating the collection. Metal jewelry is adorned with winged lions, crosses, bridges, and masks, symbols of Venice. Mask- and butterfly-shaped sunglasses pay homage to the city’s history and mystery, as well as to the Blumarine emblem.