Anna Sui Spring 2026: A Bohemian Dream!

Anna Sui has always had a way of weaving history, art, and fantasy into fashion. For Spring 2026, she took us on a dreamy journey to Taos, New Mexico, and the legendary Mabel Dodge Luhan House. A creative haven where writers, artists, and free spirits once lived unconstrained by society. A place where passions ran wild and art flourished because these creatives  could just remove themselves from the uninspiringly hard world and surround themselves with beauty and submerge themselves in their craft.

At her show inside the iconic Chelsea Hotel,  Sui gave guests copies of her new book, The Nineties x Anna Sui. According to those in attendance, nostalgia was in the air. However, what Sui presented wasn’t actually stuck in the past. Instead, she created a collection of bohemian dressing that feels both artistic and wearable.

The collection struck a balance between delicate lingerie-inspired romance and that scrappy, “thrifted but chic” vibe that Sui does so well. There was something very freeing about the slips edged with lace, the vintage softness, and the pastel colour palettes that felt more relaxed and liberated than sexy. 

Youthful layering brought playful charm: a plaid cami tossed over an eyelet babydoll over striped trousers, lace pyjamas paired with matching slips, peignoirs thrown on. The joy was in the mix of clothing, in that “I just threw this and that on” kind of confidence.

The collection's key pieces reimagined classic femininity with a modern twist. Prairie dresses and pinafores were refreshed with ombre stripes, delicate rosebud calico, and sun-soaked desert blooms, infusing rustic charm with a wistful sweetness. Dreamy layers of printed mesh cardigans, wide-leg trousers, and wrap skirts lent each look a lived-in, collectible quality, as if carefully curated over time. Meanwhile, romantic grunge emerged through ombré crochet, lingerie-inspired knit cardigans, and hand-crocheted shawls, blending indie nostalgia with a fresh, contemporary sensibility that balances rebellion and refined femininity.

Playful clashes added a spirited edge, from a lavender plaid babydoll layered over studded denim to chiffon dresses edged with lace paired with bold brocade accessories. Statement moments punctuated the collection, including an all-white lace bell-bottom and tunic ensemble, an irresistible vision for a bohemian bride.

Accessories added to the story: John Fluevog rosette shoes, scarves tied for a vintage flair. For makeup, Pat McGrath had 'desert skies in twilight', eyes; electric-blue and lavender-purple eyeshadow, complete with sky blue lashes. The whole look had that very distinctly '70s vibe that have you thinking of you The Love Witch. The hair was by R+Co BLEU Founder, Garren Defazio and his team and was described as 'Millicent Rogers curls'; defined waves with two victory curls at the crown of the head and tendrils left to shape the face.

Though the bohemian aesthetic has been having its moment here and there in many trends and collections for a few seasons now, Sui is not joining this bandwagon. This is her natural territory. Her thing. What makes it work is her authenticity. Her pieces feel like they are from another time but styled for now. There’s nostalgia, yes, but it’s nostalgia that’s lived in, textured, and very, very personal. It does not feel like a reference to a different time.

Sui’s Spring 2026 collection is for anyone who wants their wardrobe to feel like a journal. A person who sees clothing as an  extension of who they are. It’s about letting passions take over, dressing with freedom, and finding joy in layers. And honestly, isn’t that the best kind of fashion utopia?