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Simon Miller Pre-Fall 2026: Maximalist Vacation Wear

other · 2026-05-12

Chelsea Hansford presented Simon Miller's pre-fall 2026 collection, titled 'El Sol,' inspired by the colonial architecture of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The collection features vibrant colors, rafia fringe, and novelty bags, with a standout color-blocked midi dress in marigold, turquoise, rust, and black. Hansford also introduced a collared wrap top for evening, building on the success of the Lock Top. The collection balances whimsical vacation wear with year-round staples like cotton poplin pieces.

Key facts

  • Chelsea Hansford designed Simon Miller's pre-fall 2026 collection.
  • The collection is titled 'El Sol' and inspired by San Miguel de Allende's colonial buildings.
  • A highlight is a color-blocked midi dress with rafia fringe in marigold, turquoise, rust, and black.
  • An espresso-and-tan striped vest features fish-shaped frog closures.
  • Hansford introduced a collared wrap top for evening, following the success of the Lock Top.
  • The collection includes cotton poplin pieces intended for year-round wear.
  • Hansford described pre-fall as the season 'we have the most fun with.'
  • The collection was shown for pre-fall 2026 season.

Entities

Artists

  • Chelsea Hansford

Institutions

  • Simon Miller

Locations

  • San Miguel de Allende
  • Mexico

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