Pierpaolo Piccioli Celebrates Light and Darkness for the Balenciaga Fall 2026 Show

Closing the Saturday schedule of Paris Fashion Week this Fall 2026 season was Balenciaga, which marked the second collection of Pierpaolo Piccioli for the fashion house.

The runway show featured a total of 81 looks, which comprised of both menswear and womenswear. Entitled ClairObscur, which directly translates to light-dark or clear-obscure, the collection referenced a dramatic art technique that highlights the contrasts between light and dark.

Adding a layer of pop culture into the runway presentation, Pierpaolo collaborated with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. To give the audience a preview of the upcoming third season of the TV show, fragments and images from the series were projected throughout the venue—Avenue des Champs-Élysées. Complementing the location and theme of the show, songs from Rosalía and Labrinth played throughout.

Textures, colors, and silhouettes reigned surpreme at Pierpaolo's first fall collection for Balenciaga. In addition to the play on light and darkness, he also placed heritage—drawing inspiration from Cristóbal Balenciaga—and modernity at an intersection.

The menswear had a variety of coats, parkas, and wool outerwear, all of which were presented either through neutrals or vivid colors. On the other hand, the womenswear was a showcase of sleek and sparkling gowns, graphic hoodies, and chic leather pieces.

Present to witness the show and represent the brand were Winona Ryder, Hudson Williams, Naomi Watts and Juyeon, to name a few.