Carolina Herrera SS26 Madrid: Spanish Collaborations, Carnations & Capes — Runway Breakdown

On September 18, 2025, Carolina Herrera (Creative Director Wes Gordon) staged its Spring/Summer 2026 show at Madrid’s Plaza Mayor — a 450-meter pink runway and the house’s first full main collection outside New York. This breakdown covers runway highlights, Spanish artisan collaborations, the key color story, and the trends to watch next season. Runway highlights you’ll see: * 70+ looks mixing Carolina Herrera polish with Spanish motifs: dramatic capes, floral embroideries, and reworked signature white shirts. * Color story inspired by Madrid: violets, red carnations, gold accents, and classic black/white. * Notable collaborations: Palomo Spain, Sybilla, Casa Seseña, and Andrés Gallardo. Sources & further reading: Vogue (runway review), FashionUnited, Carolina Herrera press materials. If you enjoyed this runway breakdown, like & subscribe for weekly runway analysis. Please share your thoughts in the comments: Which look was your favorite and why