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S/S 2026/27
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THE LEVITAS
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In response to the mounting psychological weight of modern life, Levitas captures a rising cultural and aesthetic shift—an aspirational move toward inner liberation and spiritual elevation. This narrative reflects a collective yearning to transcend societal constructs, external expectations, and internalized limitations. Consumers are increasingly drawn to experiences and expressions that foster "anti-gravity" states of mind—where self-awareness, emotional autonomy, and mindful presence become tools of empowerment. Through multi-sensory design, fluid silhouettes, and meditative aesthetics, this trend explores a balance between internal clarity and external resonance. In this suspended state of harmony, individuals activate their inner vitality, cultivating a quieter, more intuitive dialogue with the world around them.<div><br></div><div><br></div>
Inspiration
Faced with global uncertainty and life pressure, individuals' lifestyles and mental states are undergoing profound changes. People are no longer satisfied with a fixed, single life trajectory, but are more inclined to explore a flexible and diverse state. This theme emphasizes self-directed independence and the free flow of the heart. For contemporary people, this is not only a way to adapt to the external environment, but also a shaping of the inner energy field and a constant awakening of self-awareness. Just as the dawn moment symbolized by "At Dawn", wandering between darkness and light, they find their own spiritual habitat through inner awareness, understanding and creation.
Theme Inspiration
The third exhibition "Homo Faber: The Journey of Life" in 2024 explores and celebrates the multidimensionality of life, combining art and craftsmanship to guide viewers to reflect on the meaning of life through interactive experiences. By emphasizing aesthetic exploration and cultural inheritance, reflecting the beauty and fragility of life, and inspiring a profound understanding of the journey of life.
BMW collaborates with AB+AC to create a "minimalist luxury" multi sensory experience space, leading visitors on a journey of meditation. The design concept of the exhibition hall is based on the principles of "curiosity, expectation, and pleasure" in neuroscience, aiming to stimulate a virtuous cycle of excitement, awe, and reflection, allowing people to gain profound insights through exploration.
Rafael Lozano Hemmer recorded 7000 heartbeats using Swarovski crystals and converted them into a symphony of light and sound through sensors. The dark space symbolizes uncertainty and the unknown, while the viewer creates light with a connected heartbeat, symbolizing the connection between individuals and collectives.
Creative Inspiration
Iris Van Herpen's' Unknown Weightlessness' is conceived as a self portrait depicting her inner world, cleverly interweaving beauty and chaos, and combining the creative process with meditation practice, becoming an exploration of catharsis and triggering profound reflections on self emotions and life experiences.
The meaning of life is often hidden in our perception of the environment and the connections we establish with it. Artists extract elements of emotion, memory, time, and nature, exploring the deep relationships between humans and the world, humans and themselves, and inspiring people to question the essence of life. Presenting the flow of light and color with lightweight materials, arousing inner exploration and keen perception of the surrounding world, finding inner peace in the impermanent flow of time, and moving towards a richer spiritual world.
The exhibition "A Room Is an Archive of Touch" was inspired by the section on "tactile memory" in the work of poet Lisa Robertson. The combination of art and antique furniture showcases the profound connection between memory and life. Guide people to re-examine the relationship between environment and memory, and discover the profound meaning of life from it.
Dawn Bendick’s project “Time Over Time” combines natural and artificial light to trigger the color changes of multi-tone glass, reflecting the passage of time and the change of seasons; encouraging people to slow down and feel their surroundings more keenly, thus finding a balance between artificial and natural.
Inspiration- Fashion Industry
FLOS's new visual narrative "Icons" presents 12 iconic works, each of which is like a narrator, slowly outlining a moving time. The light source is just right, diffused by the diffuser, casting a soft glow in the room, flowing quietly with time, capturing the daily moments reflected by the flowing light and shadow.
The Lady Cloud Bag designed by Tia Thuy Nguyen for Dior combines quartz, which symbolizes cosmic energy and inner healing, with flowing clouds that reflect the impermanence of nature. It explores the concepts of transience and fluidity, reflecting the flow of emotions and moments that cannot be fixed in life.
The sun condenses the energy of all things in the world, which can both soothe emotions and strengthen beliefs. LV launches the "Dazzling Love" fragrance, a scent that symbolizes hope and energy. Rooted in the concept that "sunshine is a metaphor for love and the source of life, as well as a driving force for behavior," diverse communities will be filled with vitality by feeling the warm sunshine
Material Inspiration
Erica Mahinay's works depict moments of change, reflecting on self mobility and the continuous evolution of physical and emotional states. By meticulously exploring the relationship between patterns, materials, and light and shadow, we break free from the constraints of traditional art forms and fully demonstrate the active existence of the body and the extension of the spirit in space. She invited the audience to participate in a ceremony about self liberation, allowing everyone to re-examine their relationship with the world while watching and experiencing, thus discovering an inner freedom and infinite possibilities.
Color Inspiration
Guillaume Linard-Osorio<div>In Linard-Osorio's works, there is a sharp contrast between the calm and rational geometric shapes and the emotional expression of expressionism. The audience can not only feel the rational flow of form, but also glimpse the ups and downs of emotions in the subtle use of colors and changes in shadows.</div><div>Color Inspiration</div><div>Linard Osorio's use of color has a strong expressive power, with bright color blocks and steady dark tones alternating, creating a visual conflict and presenting a dreamy feeling in the flow of colors for a single composition.</div>
Consumer Lifestyle- PVP
Under the theme of "At Dawn," the consumer archetype is defined as “Soul Relaxer”, embodying a modern urban demographic that refuses to yield to survival pressures and pursues inner freedom and spiritual awakening. Their lifestyle and mindset can be explored across four dimensions: Fashion, Play, Spirit, and Living. They cherish the fluidity of life, finding energy and enlightenment in its rhythms and transformations. By striving for happiness and balance in their everyday existence, they unlock a greater sense of purpose and interconnectedness with the world. This demographic is a reflection of modern society’s growing shift towards aligning personal well-being with collective sustainability.
PURPOSE
<font color="#8c25bb">PRODUCTS</font>
<font color="#19b0f0">VALUES</font>
Flexible Urbanity, Spiritual Investment, Mindfulness, Serenity, Flow with the movement, Balance and clamness
Introvert, Conservative,
Consumer Insight
Soul Relaxer consciously practices mindfulness in daily life, focusing on the current state of awareness and deeply experiencing the existence and meaning of every moment. Through this profound awareness, one can discover their own radiance and shape a rich inner energy field.
Positive Empowerment
Different from the traditional consumption concept dominated by "cost-effectiveness", those who relax their minds believe that consumption is a part of self-care and a tool for self discovery and growth. Emphasize spiritual abundance and long-term value. The "Heart Effectiveness" is not only a choice of material possessions, but also an investment in the spiritual and spiritual aspects, reflecting their profound understanding of the quality of life and inner needs.
In the "inward era" of pursuing emotional value, those who relax their souls create a spiritual corner, let go of external restlessness, and freely engage in dialogue and reflection with themselves. This is an extension of their inner world and a habitat for their souls, which can continuously nourish, inspire, and enrich their hearts.
Color Palette
The "The Levitas" color palette is inspired by the serene mental state of Soul Relaxer, blending low-saturation gray tones with vibrant sunlight hues—reminiscent of breaking through darkness to embrace the freedom of dawn. The palette is grounded in misty warm grays, harmonized with soft, translucent shades of blue, green, and pink. These tones convey a sense of maintaining inner calm and ease amidst the busyness of everyday life. Energizing accents of orange-yellow, magenta, and luminous peach add a dynamic touch. These bright shades are subtly integrated, offering depth and a vibrant vitality without overpowering the palette, creating a balanced and spirited visual experience.
PANTONE<div>11-0410 TCX</div><div>Sylvan Green</div>
PANTONE<div>14-3906 TCX</div><div>Raindrops</div>
PANTONE<div>14-1052 TCX</div><div>Kumquat</div>
PANTONE<div>12-1010 TCX</div><div>Scallop Shell</div>
Women's Style Direction
Under the theme of "The Levitas", female consumers prefer a light and comfortable dressing style, from soft tones to transparent materials, combining romantic urban atmosphere with modern simplicity. They excel at conveying a free flowing attitude towards life through design elements such as folds, curves, loose cuts, and floral prints. Focusing on comfort and texture, the selection of fabrics emphasizes softness and transparency, making every piece of clothing like a release of inner energy.
Key Outfits, <span style="background-color: transparent;">Lightweight Silhouette, </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Flowing Colors, </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Delicate Layers</span>
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The women's clothing style under the theme of "The Levitas" presents contemporary women's pursuit of romance and self, showcasing the vitality of the wearer with bright color schemes and floral prints. Using clear and soft materials, the relaxed cut injects air into the silhouette, interpreting the concept of lightweight anti gravity in delicate folds and flowing curves, adding a sense of freedom and agility to the commuting style.





Women's Key Brand
Key Outfits<div>Layered nude color, flowing lines</div>
<font color="#82428f">The FENDI 2025 Spring/Summer collection presents a profound dialogue between modernity and timeless classics, celebrating the independent spirit of modern women. From a modern perspective of casual freedom, perceive beauty and power that transcends time limits, and move towards a future full of infinite possibilities and transcending time and space boundaries.</font>
Key Details<div>Contrasting edge, pleated stripes</div>
FABRIC- Silk jacquard, thin transparent chiffon
Men's Style Direction
Male consumers under the theme of 'The Levitas' focus on exquisite design and comfortable wearing, reflecting their high importance on quality of life and inner world. Mainly in soft color tones, the contour design is smooth and elegant, with a focus on the texture and texture of details and the unique touch of the fabric. Whether it's lightweight silk, delicate cotton and linen, or the application of micro metallic coatings, they all exude a subtle sense of energy. Avoid excessive restraint or embellishment, and pursue a perfect balance between freedom and flow.
Men's Recommended Brand
The men's clothing under the theme of "The Levitas" presents a relaxed and peaceful feeling. The low saturation natural color scheme combined with slightly wrinkled texture fabric adds a sense of layering to the simple and smooth silhouette, combining a free spirited temperament with restrained depth. The mottled metal coating shimmers delicately between steps, presenting a low-key sense of energy and healing power.





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Key Outfits<div>Keywords</div><div>Theme Color Book Preview</div><div>Illuminate Insight -- S/S 2026 Theme Outlook</div><div>Flexible City</div><div><br></div><div>Happiness formula</div><div><br></div><div>Internal energy field</div><div>Effortless Relax</div><div><br></div><div>Mindfulness Empowerment</div><div><br></div><div>Heart Efficiency</div><div><br></div><div>Flow Tailoring</div><div><br></div><div>Mixed Colorway</div><div><br></div><div>Lightweight & Layering</div>
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