Camiel Fortgens unveiled the SS27 collection on the terrace of a traditional Parisian bistro, where the clothes became part of everyday life. Guests sat at café tables, free to order and linger as usual, while models blended into the rhythm of the terrace: passing by, sitting down to read a book, listening to a podcast through headphones. It became difficult to tell who was part of the presentation and who wasn’t.

The collection continues Fortgens’ exploration of what is usually kept hidden. Construction details become part of the exterior, with linings and facings left visible and prints placed on the reverse side of fabrics. Handmade elements such as contrast stitching, raw hems, and repairs expose the process of making. Texture and colour play a central role. Soft pinks, forest greens, and deep burgundy tones are treated with washes and overdyes that allow colours to bleed into one another, as if transformed through time and wear, like a red sock left behind in the washing machine.

References to farmer’s wear and functional outdoor clothing run throughout. Loose linen trousers, woven straw bags, and practical silhouettes introduce a relaxed rural sensibility while staying grounded in everyday dressing. Every garment carries a sense of handwork, where imperfection and attention to detail remain central to the design process. Made in Europe from high-quality fabrics, the collection is defined by exposed details that reflect Fortgens’ signature approach to making clothes.

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