CONTENT BY CHIA-TA TSAI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHIA-TA TSAI

Nardos unveiled her Spring/Summer 2026 “Whispers of Renewal” collection at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, bringing a sense of timeless elegance into one of New York’s most historic venues. The choice of setting matched the mood: old-world grandeur framing a collection that was all about rebirth, transformation, and modern grace.

The runway moved with lightness — fluid fabrics, delicate tones, and silhouettes that felt emotive without being overworked. Nardos described the collection as inspired by “the poetry of Shakespearean movement and the organic beauty of nature’s curves,” and you could see that play out in the way dresses floated and shapes softened. Nothing felt forced; instead, the clothes captured an ease that comes from confidence in craft.

It was a show rooted in detail — soft pastels balanced against structure, airy fabrics catching just enough motion, and gowns that whispered of romance while still feeling relevant for today. The presentation closed on a note of optimism, reminding us of Nardos’s vision: design as an enduring power, stirring emotion season after season.

DANIEL QUINTANILLA