Anthony Vaccarello's Saint Laurent Pre-Fall 2026 Blends Eroticism with Wearability

Anthony Vaccarello's pre-fall 2026 collection for Saint Laurent shifts from the lacy lingerie of his last runway show to gilded lace, slit skirts, leather, and fur-like shearling, emphasizing leg and provocative looks now available for purchase. Vaccarello described the pre-collection as more wearable than the runway, aiming for clothes he'd want to see his friends wear. He referenced Yves Saint Laurent's 1990s haute couture, a period predating widespread internet coverage, contrasting his erotic sophistication with today's quiet luxury. The designer highlighted "sensuality and freedom," noting that friends like Rosé and Zoe Kravitz often modify his long designs, so he preemptively shortened them. The classic Smoking jacket reappears paired with tailored bermudas, a direct nod to Yves Saint Laurent's 1960s co-option of men's evening wear, now in black leather with a cream pussycat bow blouse, sheer black stockings, and patent heels.