Cecilie Bahnsen presents the Fall Winter 2026 collection, Practice, a concept that reflects an ongoing process of learning, repetition, and refinement. The collection grows from Bahnsen’s desire to continue working closely with the women who wear her clothes and the collaborators who shape her creative community. Practice does not describe preparation for mastery. It defines the work itself.
FALL WINTER 2026
Bahnsen also reconsidered the structure of the runway presentation. The show does not present a final moment of completion. Instead, the audience enters a rehearsal environment that feels immediate and direct. This setting introduces the rhythm of preparation and the exchange that forms between movement and clothing.
The presentation unfolds inside a working rehearsal studio already in motion. Bahnsen developed the environment in collaboration with Myrto Georgiadi and Oráma Atelier. Dancers, collaborators, and members of the wider creative community participate in the scene.
As the dancer prepares to perform, the clothing responds to the body and evolves through motion. Cuts follow gestures that develop through rehearsal. Dresses adjust to movement while layers shift across the silhouette. Bahnsen’s familiar softness appears alongside rhythm and practicality. Romantic references meet garments inspired by rehearsal wear, where delicate surfaces support movement through structured design.
An elongated bias-cut silk satin dress drifts through the space as the wearer dances. Knits wrap across the shoulder and introduce a sense of intimacy within the layers. Pastel tones appear in layered combinations with transparent dresses grounded by fleece. Clean lines follow the body before opening at the hem.
Recycled nylon jackets layer over sculptural dresses and bring a functional dimension to the collection. A technical peplum tutu introduces bounce and shape that responds to motion. Traditional embroidery appears through metal yarns, while delicate anglaise develops on technical organza to form a perforated fabric inspired by couture techniques.
Bahnsen draws inspiration from classic silhouettes found in The North Face archive and transforms them through her own visual language. Bags retain their practical structure while embroidery softens their technical character. Knitwear, outerwear, and footwear ground the collection in everyday use while preserving sculptural form. As the presentation progresses, the looks gradually transition from studio to street. Layers increase, and outerwear returns to the silhouette.
Bahnsen continues her collaboration with The North Face for a fourth season. The partnership introduces technical garments shaped through Bahnsen’s approach to form and detail. Midnight navy and black establish contrast across the collection. Classic outerwear appears with floral elements integrated into trims and hardware. Dance frames the entire presentation and allows the garments to appear in motion. The pieces develop through rehearsal and movement as the collection progresses through use, testing, and daily life, guided by the idea of practice.
