From childhood memories to family traditions, Le Paysan honored Jacquemus’ roots while marking how far he’s come.
Simon Porte Jacquemus brought his Spring/Summer 2026 show to the Château de Versailles, but not in the usual postcard-perfect spots. Instead of the main gardens or ornate halls, he chose the Orangerie, a raw, open space at the edge of the palace grounds.
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Titled Le Paysan (“The Peasant” in French), the show was inspired directly from his childhood in Provence, growing up in the countryside. His mood board included photos of his grandmother, holding a basket of produce and images of farm life. And that translated into petticoats, structured coats, and smock dresses.
Apron-style skirts, tank dresses in soft blues, cream, white, and black, chiffon gowns with batwing sleeves, halter dresses in sheer tulle, and poplin skirts filled the runway. Jacquemus also leaned heavily into storytelling. Before the show began, a blonde child opened the runway doors mirroring the designer’s own childhood.
The men’s looks carried the same grounded feeling. Some wore cropped pants that looked like capris, others had tunic-style shirts wrapped around the body, paired with caps. One model even had what looked like a sprig of herbs, echoing a small reminder of home.
There was just as much thought poured into the accessories too. For footwear, there are platforms, wedges, and espadrilles, alongside woven raffia takes on classic Jacquemus bags like Le Turismo. A new piece called the Le Valerie, named after his mother also made its first appearance. But beyond that, it was the smaller, playful details that really stole the show. Bag charms were shaped like carrots and cherry tomatoes, purses looked like oranges, and bracelets had tiny farm animals on them. It was all intentional, personal, and special.
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Over on Instagram, the designer shared, “Coming back to the Château de Versailles feels like a natural continuation of the relationship we started two years ago with my collection Le Chouchou. I’ve been saving this location since my very first show here, waiting for the right collection to return. Le Paysan feels like that moment. A way to bring together the world I came from, the one I fantasized about sublimating as a child, with the one I aspired to.”
Inside the Orangerie, around 600 guests sat in a single row facing large open windows. The space was bare with enough sunlight pouring in, warming the room and softening the setting. There was no flashy set design, just the view outside and the moving fabrics brought by what’s probably his most personal collection yet.
This season acted as a love letter to the people and places that shaped Jacquemus. From childhood memories to family traditions, Le Paysan honored his roots while marking how far he’s come.
