Olga de Amaral and Akris Collaborate on Textile-Rich Fall-Winter Collection
Akris, the Swiss fashion brand, is collaborating with Colombian artist Olga de Amaral for their Fall-Winter 2026 collection, inspired by her unique textile philosophy. Albert Kriemler, the creative director known for previous partnerships with artists like Ugo Rondinone, has admired Amaral's work for years, especially her use of horsehair, which aligns with Akris’s style. Their collaboration discussions began nearly a decade ago, but gained traction after Amaral's successful 2024-25 exhibition in Paris. Kriemler was particularly struck by her studio in Bogotá. The upcoming collection will feature dramatic jacquard coats and elegant gowns enhanced with gold accents, highlighting Amaral's influence. Kriemler believes this collaboration merges art and fashion in a fresh way, with a launch set for fall 2026.
Key facts
- Akris and Olga de Amaral collaborate on Fall-Winter 2026 collection
- Albert Kriemler is creative director of Akris
- Olga de Amaral is a Colombian artist known for textiles using horsehair, linen, wool, gesso, and gold leaf
- Kriemler previously collaborated with Ugo Rondinone and Leon Polk Smith Foundation
- Collaboration was first explored nearly a decade ago
- Amaral's 2024-25 exhibition at Fondation Cartier in Paris preceded the collaboration
- Kriemler visited Amaral's studio in Bogotá
- Collection features jacquard coats, column gowns, and gold elements
- Kriemler: 'Craft is where creativity starts. Our job is to carry it forward, making it feel modern, fresh, and relevant.'
- Article appeared in Galerie Magazine's 2026 Fall Issue under headline 'Gilded Age'
Entities
Artists
- Olga de Amaral
- Albert Kriemler
- Ugo Rondinone
- Leon Polk Smith
Institutions
- Akris
- Fondation Cartier
- Leon Polk Smith Foundation
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- Switzerland
- Colombia
- Paris
- Bogotá