Marie Adam-Leenaerdt's SS26 Show at Airport Terminal
Belgian designer Marie Adam-Leenaerdt presented her Spring/Summer 2026 collection at an airport terminal, transforming the liminal space into a runway. The show featured sharply cut black tailoring with multifunctional designs like a draped coat that converts to a suit. Adam-Leenaerdt, a Balenciaga alum, founded her label in 2022 and was a finalist for the 2024 LVMH Prize. She remains based in Brussels, citing Paris as too competitive. Her work is influenced by her grandmother Hannelore Klees and the 2015 exhibition 'The Belgians: An Unexpected Fashion Story'. She studied at La Cambre art school alongside Matthieu Blazy and Anthony Vaccarello. The collection emphasizes practical, intelligent clothing that transcends trends, incorporating elements like DIY sewing patterns and everyday objects.
Key facts
- Marie Adam-Leenaerdt showed SS26 collection at an airport terminal.
- Collection features multifunctional tailoring, including a coat that converts to a suit.
- Adam-Leenaerdt founded her label in 2022.
- She was a finalist for the 2024 LVMH Prize.
- She is based in Brussels, not Paris.
- Influenced by her grandmother Hannelore Klees.
- Inspired by the 2015 exhibition 'The Belgians: An Unexpected Fashion Story'.
- Studied at La Cambre art school in Brussels.
Entities
Artists
- Marie Adam-Leenaerdt
- Hannelore Klees
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Nicolas Ghesquière
- Demna
- Martin Margiela
- Matthieu Blazy
- Anthony Vaccarello
- Olivier Theyskens
- Raf Simons
Institutions
- AnOther Magazine
- Balenciaga
- Chanel
- Louis Vuitton
- LVMH Prize
- La Cambre
- Paris Fashion Week
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Paris
- France
- Bologna
- Italy