When a show closes Paris Fashion Week, it demands to be remembered. Meryll Rogge Spring Summer 2026 did just that, delivering a lineup that felt equal parts free spirit and sharp statement. This was a show built on dualities — soft vs structural, day into evening, romanticism with a punch.

Homage to Cookie Mueller & the Celebration of Lightness

Rogge cited the late performer and writer Cookie Mueller as a major emotional touchstone for this season. Her life’s sense of creative abandon and freedom permeates the collection. Rogge sought not just beauty in silhouettes but lightness in spirit — a refusal of heaviness in shape or mood. 

The collection began with intimate boudoir-inspired slips layered under trenches, making visible the transition between personal and public dressing. It’s as if clothes breathe and shift with the wearer — never static. 

Core Aesthetic: Texture, Layering & Unexpected Pairings

Rogge showed a mastery of mixed materials. Embroidered fabrics sit alongside leather-backed pieces; sheer layers contrast with heavier underpinnings. Tweed coats punctuated with safety-pin jewelry, multi-belted skirts, and layered shirts with florals and checks speak to her love of sartorial tension. 

She also disrupted traditional runway order — for example, placing bridal or evening pieces in mid-collection, disrupting expectation. That choice mirrors the collection’s refusal of fixed categories. 

Standout Looks & Signature Moments

• A neon-lime slip dress under a slouchy trench set the tone: romance edged with ease.
• A vibrant satin dress printed with sky imagery on one side and punk-bowed leather on the reverse brought dichotomy alive.
• Oversized leather jackets over florals, sharply belted waists with layered skirts, and collaged tweed shirts showed Rogge’s aptitude for hybrid styling.
• Accessories included bold chokers, jeweled safety pins, and a collaboration with Wouters & Hendrix jewelry, which gave punkish shine.

The Meryll Rogge Woman & Why It Matters

The SS26 woman moves between contexts (daywear, eveningwear) without changing her identity. She cares about craft, experimentation, and emotional resonance in clothes. Rogge’s choice to close the week — a coveted slot — felt like a statement: her aesthetic voice matters on the global stage. 

Rogge’s concurrent taking on creative direction at Marni adds further weight to this collection’s impact. Her runway has evolved from her own expression to a prelude for shaping a storied heritage brand. 

Style Tips: Channeling Rogge SS26

• Layer boldly: slip dresses under coats, sheer over solids — let contrasts speak.
• Mix textures: leather with lace, tweed with embroidery — don’t shy.
  Statement detailing: safety-pin accessories or bold belts can turn a look into a narrative.

Balance drama with ease: pick one “wow” piece and let others stay subtle.