Monique Lhuillier Spring 2026: A Symphony of Glamour, Colour, and Modern Romance

On a gloriously sunny New York City afternoon, Monique Lhuillier unveiled her Spring 2026 collection—an opulent yet spirited ode to the modern woman who dreams in tulle, sequins, and florals, but lives with boldness and bite. The designer, best known for her bridal finesse and eveningwear elegance, presented a collection that was as uplifting as the weather. “I wanted to make it feel more modern and really hone in on who my girl is,” Lhuillier told Vogue. The result? A wardrobe that balances polished sophistication with newfound attitude, charm with courage.

The collection’s first look—a bright meadow-green gown with a thigh-high slit and sculptural petal neckline—set the tone with sharp elegance. Lhuillier focused less on heavy embroidery this season, instead allowing bold silhouettes and electrifying hues to take center stage. “I wanted to introduce a bold contrast to our signature romanticism,” she explained to WWD, a sentiment echoed in every asymmetrical neckline and metal-pierced accent.

A self-described “celebration of radiant femininity,” this collection burst into bloom with exuberant colour and painterly textures. Tones ranged from soft baby pink to sunset orange, sunflower yellow, opulent gold, and glacial blue. Gowns were infused with dimensional floral appliqués, shimmering sequins, and sheer overlays, bringing Lhuillier’s signature romance to life in new, dynamic ways.

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A semi-sheer pale blue ballgown glimmered with navy and silver beaded florals across its tight tube silhouette, while a sunflower-hued number bloomed with quilted 3D florals and a crossover slit, embodying the collection’s tactile, expressive energy, “Ombré chiffon in poppy and mango bring energy and softness to structured shapes…silhouettes explore contrast and proportion.”

There were clear gestures toward a more wearable side of Lhuillier’s world. A draped white dress with built-in ruching and a golden ball clasp above the slit nodded to the kind of elegance you could just toss into a suitcase. A white T-shirt dress printed with digitized florals echoed this casual refinement.

Still, it’s clear that night time remains her domain. A white gown with a blue iris floral print and extended peplum train evoked modern aristocracy, while a corseted black lace drop-waist gown with sheer shawl detailing felt timeless and a little dangerous. The standout red ballgown—corseted, low-waisted, and strapless—was pure glamour, echoing old-Hollywood romance.

Perhaps the most surprising twist came with Lhuillier’s turn toward the wild. A three-piece leopard-print skirt suit—with an oversized bow at the neckline and sculptural tailoring—offered undeniable drama. Other animal-printed moments included a fully sequined tube dress and a sculptural peplum midi. These weren’t just playful: they were sharp, bold, and full of bite. The metal piercings and edgy silhouettes recalled Gianni Versace’s iconic 1994 safety-pin collection. “These touches are for the woman who embraces elegance with attitude,” Lhuillier noted.

Her boldest gesture? A white jersey gown with a pelvic-grazing slit held together by a single pierced metal accent—an edgy homage to Liz Hurley’s famous Versace moment.

If there’s one thing this collection proved, it’s that detail still reigns in Lhuillier’s world. From laser-cut floral appliqués to tulip sequins, raffia pansy embellishments, and pearl-clasped sleeves, every garment told a tactile story. As described on her website, embellishments “are intricate and impactful… lattice-embroidered mirrors and crystals glisten under light.”

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One particularly striking look—a bubblegum-blue sequined column dress—featured floral appliqués in green, blue, and white petals. A cream midi dress, scattered with diamanté and softly flared at the hips, shimmered with a sense of restraint and luxury. Meanwhile, a pink Grecian gown with asymmetrical draping and a ball clasp balanced goddess-like elegance with modern ease.

Lhuillier’s showstopper—dubbed “sunset-hued chiffon” by Vogue—was a vision of motion, its cascading scarf cape trailing behind like a ribbon in the wind. This dress did not need an introduction but rather served as the cherry on top of the cake at the end of a meal. 

Indeed, it was a poetic finish to a collection that invited women to write their own stories—without the need for castles or clichés. As Lhuillier stated, “I wanted to strip it back and let the clothes speak for themselves.”

In her Spring 2026 outing, Monique Lhuillier fused her deep understanding of bridal and formalwear with a forward-looking lens. There was lightness but no lack of luxury, romance with attitude, and femininity charged with strength. Each look—whether corseted, flowing, sequined, or sculptural—felt like a love letter to modern glamour.

This was more than a collection. It was a manifesto: fearless, feminine, and ready for anything.