A Kindred Spirit Re‑imagined for the 70s Renaissance

Shown at Le Carreau du Temple during Paris Fashion Week, the collection celebrates a modern narrative of freedom, joy&nbsp; and the enduring bonds of chosen creative families. Zimmermann runway became a living canvas of 1970s artistic rebellion, re‑interpreted through a distinctly Australian lens. Creative Director Nicky Zimmermann described the show as &ldquo;an ode to the collaborative artistic spirit of the 70s and chosen creative families the world over&rsquo; and the result was a vibrant, free‑wheeling celebration of colour, texture and community.

A Tribute to the &lsquo;Kindred Spirit&rsquo; of the 70s
The collection draws direct inspiration from a loose‑cannon collective of iconic artists who made their mark in Lavender Bay, a suburb on Sydney Harbour, during the 1970s. Like their contemporaries in London and New York, these creators pushed against the era&rsquo;s conservative norms, forging a uniquely Australian aesthetic that blended bold self‑expression with a playful sense of camaraderie.&nbsp;
Zimmermann&rsquo;s narrative positions these artists as the &ldquo;chosen creative families&rdquo; whose supportive kinship fuels today&rsquo;s fashion freedom.
&ldquo;I was inspired by a collective of iconic artists that made their mark in the 70s in Lavender Bay&hellip; they pushed against the status quo&hellip; and had a lot of fun along the way!&rdquo; &ndash; Nicky Zimmermann, Creative Director of the brand.

Colour is the collection&rsquo;s heartbeat. Vibrant off‑beat shades : lavender, mustard, peach and deep teal pulse across block‑colour cotton drill jackets, super‑flared trousers. Psychedelic floral and soft tie‑dye prints swirl across organza, silk and denim, creating &ldquo;trance‑inducing graphics&rdquo; that appear to move as the model walks. Lace, traditionally rendered in pristine white, is now rendered in bold hues, adding a fresh, playful twist.
Bird motifs. Embroidered, hand‑stitched or cut away appear on an asymmetric denim midi dress and panelled jeans, reinforcing the collection&rsquo;s nature‑inspired narrative.
Accessories channel the &ldquo;more‑is‑more&rdquo; elegance of the 70s. Jewellery embraces Australian motifs: koala figurines, native flora, which remind us of the collection&rsquo;s roots.

From the super-fluffy organza gowns to the psychedelic prints that dominate the runway, Zimmermann proves that the spirit of the 70s, its rebellion, its community, its love of colour, remains a fertile source of inspiration. The brand&rsquo;s &ldquo;Kindred Spirit&rdquo; collection invites women everywhere to embrace individuality, celebrate creative bonds and step into the world with joyous, unapologetic confidence.
Zimmermann&rsquo;s Spring RTW 26 is more than a fashion show.&nbsp; It is a vibrant homage to a bygone artistic era, re‑imagined for today&rsquo;s diverse, expressive women. Zimmermann&rsquo;s atelier continues to evolve, blending Sydney&rsquo;s artistry with Paris&rsquo;s tailoring finesse.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Zimmermann Spring 26 Paris Fashion Week

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