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In Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s famed novella The Little Prince, he writes, "What is essential is invisible to the eye." This poignant reminder that life's true meaning exists on an emotional rather than purely physical plane served as the profound foundation for Pedro del Hierro's FW26-27 collection.
Updated 09:16 am EDT, March 19, 2026
Published 08:09 am EDT, March 19, 2026
Photo Courtesy: © IFEMA MADRID
In Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s famed novella The Little Prince, he writes, "What is essential is invisible to the eye." This poignant reminder that life's true meaning exists on an emotional rather than purely physical plane served as the profound foundation for Pedro del Hierro's FW26-27 collection.
Updated 09:16 am EDT, March 19, 2026
Published 08:09 am EDT, March 19, 2026
Photo Courtesy: © IFEMA MADRID
In the famed French novella The Little Prince, author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote: “What is essential is invisible to the eye.” Simply put, it means that the most important things in life aren’t actually tangible, but rather exist on an emotional, more heartfelt plane. From these things, our lives derive more pleasure and meaning than physical goods.
It was this quote that Pedro del Hierro creative directors Nacho Aguayo and Alex Miralles used as inspiration for their Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection. Essentially, they aimed to encourage their audience to not only consider each look more carefully and take in all of the details but also think about how these garments resonated with them emotionally.
Aguayo, who led the womenswear portion of the show, seemed to focus on creating an elevated, yet unique capsule wardrobe, rife with varied textures and details. One notable example of this was the use of floral embroidery. More specifically, several pieces had a single large flower emblazoned somewhere on them, as if to draw the viewer’s immediate attention, then, by extension, prompt them to analyze the flower’s place on the look as a whole.
A mustard yellow co-ord was one such look. It saw a red and white flower placed on the right side of a silk shirt, which, upon further inspection, was made even more chic when paired with a matching pair of oversized trousers and a demure blue ribbon belt.
In the midst of several sharply tailored pieces were also those that, although relatively simple in silhouette, featured fun, flamboyant textures. For instance, a black A-line dress was made all the more exciting by the addition of a black and white ostrich feather skirt that lent some incredible movement to the garment.
Likewise, a gold metallic three-piece, consisting of a tunic, culottes, and scarf, was crafted out of a fluffy gold fabric. The use of this distinct texture made the look all the more unique and enthralling for viewers.
For the show’s menswear element, designed by Miralles, a similar (although slightly more toned-down) emphasis was put on both thought-provoking details and textures. In terms of the latter of these, traditional suiting and layering pieces were constructed out of eye-catching fabrics.
In one instance, a simple wool belted coat was elevated with the use of a shaggy white wool. Similarly, a slightly oversized suit was seen in an ice blue velvet with matching silk lapels, elevating the look beyond what one might consider “standard” for suiting.
Combining the work of both Aguayo and Miralles, Pedro del Hierro’s latest collection was an intriguing exercise in asking their clientele to dig deeper into the details. By tweaking specific elements of daily staples, the brand presented a thought-provoking showcase that looked to upgrade the capsule wardrobe and tap into its audience’s analytical side.
Sarah Powless is a freelance writer currently based in New York. Previously, she has written for a variety of fashion and culture names, including CR Fashion Book, Daily Front Row, Worth Magazine and Wearing Magazine. Her work covers a broad range of subjects including, style, history, pop-culture, sustainability, and lifestyle.
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