MM6 has a knack for taking familiar designs and flipping them in unexpected ways—inside out, upside down, and sideways. For their Spring 2026 Avant Première collection, the brand stays true to its focus on craftsmanship while exploring fresh takes on abstraction. Labels and linings become visible details on coats and shirts, washed-out denim gets a luxe peacoat makeover, and knits appear freshly pulled from the loom with loose threads still dangling. Even high-end materials like leather are crumpled to mimic a wrinkled paper bag from a corner store.

Aside from a few boldly branded pieces—like an airy ice-blue dress with tonal lettering—this collection is packed with smart, wearable, and highly desirable clothes. A standout is a reversible trench coat that can be styled dramatically or classically, complete with a jersey belt that doubles as gloves—adjustable for a sleek or structured look. Longtime Margiela fans will recognize a playful nod to the Spring 2000 runway, where stockings were repurposed as belts. That same inventive spirit carries over to the brand’s Numeric bag, which features glove-like detailing.

The collection brims with effortless staples, reimagining menswear classics through subtle shifts in texture, cut, and drape. Sleeves are gently gathered on trenches, perfecto jackets, and one of the sharpest peacoats in recent memory. A spray-painted dot adds a DIY edge to a crisp white shirt or an overcoat. Archetypes—like a Hollywood heartthrob playing a gas station attendant—are playfully tweaked with a rumpled sleeve, low-slung jeans paired with a tailored waistband, or vice versa.

For women, the best pieces invite personal styling. Slip dresses can be worn full-length, with the bodice folded down into a tiered skirt or the hem hitched up as a top. While the extra-sleeve designs might seem odd at first glance, they exude a bold, magnetic charm that MM6 devotees will love. A standout return is a shimmering silver disco-ball dress—less an outfit, more a wearable inside joke.

That’s the magic of MM6: it takes an idea and transforms it into something entirely new. The journey is just as important as the destination, and pieces like the Tabi-inspired ballet flats or square-toed oxfords for men feel like the perfect footwear to carry you there.