The influential designer crafted a collection firmly rooted in reality, with a strong sense of depth and soul.
Against a backdrop of constant change and where loud fashion is considered a power move, Tory Burch turns her focus inward and backward to create a collection that transcends time. Her Fall/Winter 2026 is a “meditation on what endures,” on what remains meaningful and useful “in a time of chaos and despair.”
Presented at Sotheby’s at the Breuer, the collection is an exploration of “what makes archetypes,” translating history and practicality into a deeply personal vision of style. She turned to things that were familiar, such as her father’s well-loved corduroys and trousers that are both practical and unassuming as clothing can be.
Burch created an artful fusion of permanence and elegance in her father’s wide-wale pants that she reimagined with less slouch. It appeared twice in the collection, along with other timeless, versatile pieces such as crewneck sweaters and round collar button-ups, with their sleeves pushed up to the elbows to evoke a let’s-get-down-to-business energy.
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Cardigans were elevated with handmade embroidery, as corduroys got an apricot and saffron makeover—an interplay of the masculine and feminine—to suit today’s women who balance style and life on the go. Shetland wool sweaters were brushed and washed to airy softness, while drop-waist dresses got their contemporary twist in the form of ragged seams.
Burch’s sharp eye for little details was evident in familiar pieces that, this time, felt special—think gold-thread badla embroidery on simple Shetland cardigans or metallic-jacquard cocoon coats. The collection also featured silver fish pins, pendant necklaces, woven raffia-and-leather basket bags inspired by her teenage “Deadhead bags.” She even turned woven leather belts into what could possibly be the next “it” accessory.
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The influential designer turned to legendary horticulturist Bunny Mellon as the main muse of the season. Burch’s fascination with the Antigua house of Mellon gave birth to the ‘Bunny Knot,” which was introduced in this season as a new signature of the brand.
The motif appeared throughout the accessories, from leather-wrapped hardware on high-vamp heels to the focal point of a new quilted shoulder bag. To Burch, the knot is not only decoration but a reminder of “connection, power, and unity.”
Texture likewise played a key role, as seen in jersey dresses twisted around the body and organic jewelry featuring lava rock and shell. Bulky shoes and pierced conversed with ladylike pumps, making it clear that Burch’s vision is firmly rooted in reality, with a strong sense of depth and soul.
Watch the entire Tory Burch Fall/Winter 2026 show below.
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