February 28, 2026 |
Sportmax’s AW26 collection was built around movement, with clothes designed to shift, adapt and keep pace with the woman wearing them. Pieces transformed through modular construction and convertible elements, while silhouettes remained clean and direct, free of unnecessary detail.
At its core was Sportmax’s signature doublé, used as a base for experimentation with shape, particularly through sculptural necklines and precise construction. This was evident in a long, sleeveless ivory doublé coat with a sharply engineered funnel collar that wrapped high around the neck, its cut clean and uninterrupted as it fell to mid-calf. Elsewhere, a liquid gold sequinned dress introduced contrast, its asymmetrical drape and thigh-high slit bringing softness and fluidity against the collection’s more architectural pieces. Juxtapositions ran throughout: matte surfaces against shine, structure against movement, protection against exposure.
Lightness was central, both physically and visually. A voluminous violet coat, cinched loosely at the waist and layered over darker tones, balanced protection with ease, its oversized proportions reinforcing the collection’s focus on adaptability rather than rigidity. Body-skimming underlayers and long, uninterrupted lines kept the silhouette elongated, while sculptural collars, extended shoulders and controlled draping introduced dimension without excess.
Accessories carried the same graphic clarity. Gloves, boots and sharp eyewear grounded the looks with strength and intention, reinforcing the sense of purpose behind each silhouette. The result was a wardrobe defined by versatility and precision – clothes designed not to slow the wearer down, but to move with her.
Photography courtesy of Sportmax.
