Ann Demeulemeester Pre-Fall 2026 at Paris Fashion

Ann Demeulemeester Pre-Fall 2026 / PF26 at Paris Fashion

Paris, 20th January 2026 – When I started working on precollections last season – a first in the history of Ann Demeulemeester – the idea was to drift from the narrative of the shows, and reason in terms of wardrobe rather than venture on the path of my own obsessions – life, literature, experiences. I was looking for a dialogue between past and present, between the signs, the codes, and shapes that have quietly defined this house and my own gaze on them.

This collection follows the same train of thought, but I felt the urge not to be stuck, nor to repeat myself. Thereafter, I worked less in seasonal terms and more on statement pieces that can endure, shifting from past to present, from Ann to myself: slouchy jackets, leather bikers, varsity jackets, bombers. Tailoring comes in slouchy volumes with unexpected crops. Denim matters. Dresses and shirts telegram battered romanticism.

A look into the muses has always been formative, but again, we replaced the known and familiar, such as Patti Smith, with characters that have embodied the brand without necessarily wearing it all the time. It’s the attitude I am after: a way to carry oneself. I figured Jamie Bochert, model and musician, and Johnny Depp: with their I-don’t-give-a-damn effortlessness and strong personality, they embody a modern way to wear Ann.

The palette resonates with the core spirit of the house: shades of black move throughout, changing from embroidered velvets to brushed wools, to draped cottons; tones of white modulate from ivory to chalk to pale, becoming impalpable on silk chiffons and gauze; rusted brown, burgundy, and gold round it all off with a glimpse onto the next show. To me, this is the house continuing to speak its own language, as the timbre evolves.

Words by Stefano

About Stefano Gallici, Born in 1996 in Teor, in the district of Udine, Stefano Gallici grew up between this little burg and Venice. Crossing the threshold of punk rock, indie, and garage he discovered fashion, attracted by the continuity between musical and aesthetic expression, making it the foundation of his own creative quest. In 2016 he enrolled in the Fashion Design course at IUAV University in Venice, a school which, shaped by the vision of Maria Luisa Frisa and Mario Lupano, addresses fashion in its technical and cultural aspects. In these early years, he sharpened his knowledge of sewing and pattern-making through various apprenticeships. In 2017 he collaborated with Haider Ackermann for nine months, swinging between Paris and Antwerp, before returning to Venice and graduating in 2018. At the beginning of the following year, he moved to Milan and began working for Antonioli Group. Since 2020, the year of the brand’s acquisition, he has been part of the Ann Demeulemeester team. In 2023 he was appointed creative director. His vision of the brand is nourished by a mixture of musical leanings and respect for Ann’s work, synthesized in a vibrant and individual signature.

About Ann Demeulemeester, Founded in 1985, Ann Demeulemeester is a Belgian fashion house renowned for its avant-garde designs and uncompromising commitment to creativity. Under the visionary leadership of Creative Director Stefano Gallici, the brand continues to push boundaries and redefine contemporary fashion.