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The Richard Quinn Spring/Summer 2026 collection arrived with a sense of grandeur that has become the designer’s signature. From the moment Campbell opened the show, the audience knew that Quinn wasn’t aiming for subtlety.
The event unfolded at London’s Sinfonia Smith Square, a former church that served as a dramatic backdrop. Guests waited over an hour for the show to begin, allowing them time to take in the lavish setting with its chandeliers, flowers nearly reaching the ceiling, and the gleam of a freshly polished pipe organ. The staging set the stage for Quinn’s opulent vision.
Campbell appeared in a black velvet gown with a wide white satin collar and an oversized bow. Her look set the tone for a procession of silhouettes anchored in volume and ornamentation. Quinn has cultivated a formula revolving around corseted bodices, sweeping skirts, and embroidery dense with crystals or florals. The Spring/Summer 2026 collection leaned heavily on this structure, offering dramatic gowns that felt both weighty and fragile.
Highlights included a black bustier dress covered in crystals and layered over white tulle that shimmered under the lights. Other gowns revealed corseted hips that flared out into fishtails, impressive in both detail and scale. Oversized bows and fabric rosettes punctuated the drama throughout the collection, leaving little room for understatement.
The theme, “A Night at the Opera,” unfolded with classical touches and unexpected choices. Although the grandeur of the setting suggested solemnity, songs like “A Little Respect” by Erasure injected levity into the evening. The models, burdened by dresses heavy with satin and tulle, often navigated the runway with visible effort. Campbell remained the exception; her confident demeanor was a testament to Quinn’s choice in naming her as the lead.
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The show confirmed Quinn’s dedication to occasion wear and to serving a clientele that favors spectacle over restraint. Since introducing bridal designs several years ago, Quinn has expanded this segment into a thriving business.
His Spring/Summer 2026 collection reaffirmed that ambition by offering brides and high-society clients gowns that command attention and resist the tide of quiet minimalism.