Malan Breton Presented His Autumn Winter 2026 Collection “Song of the Winter Siren” at New York Fashion Week
Malan Breton presented his Autumn Winter 2026 collection, titled “Song of the Winter Siren,” during New York Fashion Week on Saturday, February 14th, 2026, at the Leman Ballroom in Manhattan’s Financial District. The cinematic runway show, presented by EPN Fashion Week, unfolded as a sweeping narrative of romance, glamour, and inevitability.
Staged against the elegance of the Leman Ballroom, the presentation immersed guests in a world shaped by Art Deco opulence and the shadowy tension of classic film noir.
A Cinematic Romance Rooted in Art Deco Glamour
For Autumn Winter 2026, Malan Breton presented his Autumn Winter 2026 collection as a coed exploration of late 1920s and 1930s sophistication. Inspired by the visual language of Old Hollywood and the geometry of Art Deco design, the collection balanced refinement with emotional depth.
Breton, trained on Savile Row and internationally recognized for his work across fashion, film, and music, approached the season with sculpted silhouettes that felt intentional and character-driven. Each garment conveyed narrative weight, reinforcing his reputation for blending storytelling with craftsmanship.
The Winter Siren: Strength, Presence, and Transformation
At the heart of the collection stands the Winter Siren — not a myth, but a woman defined by presence and self-possession.
“The Siren is not a fantasy,” Breton said. “She is the moment you realize love, and life, has already changed you, and there is no way back.”
Elongated lines, sculpted shoulders, and sharply defined waists created commanding forms that moved with measured grace. The tailoring emphasized structure and control, evoking both vulnerability and power — a duality central to the narrative.
Fabric and Texture: Light, Shadow, and Shimmer
Texture played a critical role in shaping the cinematic mood. Velvet and wool crepe absorbed light, deepening the nocturnal atmosphere, while silk satin and chiffon introduced softness and fluidity. Metallic-threaded textiles offered restrained shimmer, echoing the geometry of Art Deco ornamentation.
Art Deco–inspired embroidery added architectural precision, reinforcing Breton’s commitment to meticulous detailing and Savile Row–informed tailoring techniques.
A Nocturnal Color Palette
The palette anchored the story in moody sophistication. Inkwell black, bone white, champagne gold, garnet, and smoke silver formed a dramatic spectrum that heightened the show’s emotional tension.
Beauty by Odilis and hair styling by Vivienne Mackinder leaned into polished, era-inspired glamour, complementing the sculptural silhouettes and reinforcing the 1930s cinematic aesthetic.
Precision Meets Storytelling: King Seiko VANAC
Select looks were styled with King Seiko VANAC watches, underscoring the themes of love, inevitability, and precision. The timepieces served as quiet punctuation marks within the larger narrative — subtle yet powerful symbols of craftsmanship and destiny.
@thestylegazer Valentine’s Day, but make it cinematic. 🖤 We spent February 14th at the Malan Breton Autumn Winter 2026 presentation for “Song of the Winter Siren” — an Art Deco dream steeped in film noir glamour. Inside the Leman Ballroom, sculpted shoulders and defined waists moved with measured grace in velvet, wool crepe, silk satin and chiffon, with metallic threaded textiles catching the light and Art Deco–inspired embroidery adding controlled geometry and ornament. A nocturnal palette of inkwell black, bone white, champagne gold, garnet, and smoke silver deepened the mood — refinement with an undercurrent of tension and consequence. “The Siren is not a fantasy,” Malan Breton said. “She is the moment you realize love, and life, has already changed you, and there is no way back.” A love story of inevitability and precision — presented by EPN Fashion Week. #NYFW #MalanBreton #SongOfTheWinterSiren #AW26 ♬ Emerald Soul – LEXMusic
About Malan Breton
Malan Breton is a multi-hyphenate, award-winning creative from Taipei, Taiwan, recognized by British Vogue as “The Most Influential Designer You’ve Never Heard Of” and hailed by Yahoo News as “The Internet’s Favorite Designer” with more than 100 international awards and honors, his career spans fashion, film, television, and music. In fashion, Breton presents on schedule, at major Fashion Weeks worldwide, with collections worn by Dame Emma Thompson, Priyanka Chopra, Janelle Monáe, Minnie Driver, Kylie Minogue, Raye, Brenda Song and many others. His work has been featured on over 200 magazine covers, including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and GQ, photographed and filmed by icons such as Rankin and Jonas Åkerlund, Ricardo Gomes, Nick Rhodes, Kelia Anne McCluskey, Greg Swales, and Joseph Kahn.
On screen, Breton starred in The Malan Show on Bravo, appeared on Project Runway and in Zoolander, and co-hosted for MTV fashion programs, as well as guest-hosted Top Model internationally. His designs have become storylines in over 40 prime-time TV shows and graced red carpets from the Academy Awards, Tony Awards, and Golden Globes to the BAFTAs, Golden Horse and Cannes. Malan also achieved a top ten chart placement on the French music charts.
As a filmmaker, Breton has directed award-winning fashion films including Je Suis Mona (2024) and Immortal, a BAFTA-qualifying short, with his first film, Malan Breton – A Journey to Taiwan, honored by the Taiwan Government. In 2025, he directed and choreographed the feature film 莉莉, blending martial arts, music, and fashion. Guided by his motto, “Wherever you go, shine…”, Breton continues to expand his creative universe across design, film, and performance.
A Defining Moment at New York Fashion Week
When Malan Breton presented his Autumn Winter 2026 collection, “Song of the Winter Siren,” he delivered more than a runway show — he unveiled a fully realized cinematic universe. Through disciplined tailoring, moody elegance, and narrative-driven design, Breton reaffirmed his place as one of fashion’s most distinctive storytellers.
Guided by his enduring motto, “Wherever you go, shine…,” Breton continues to expand his creative universe — one carefully sculpted silhouette at a time.
