Zuhair Murad SS26: Light After The Longest Night

For Spring–Summer 2026 Haute Couture, Zuhair Murad explores Chiaroscuro — the fragile tension between shadow and radiance. A collection born in contrast, where darkness doesn’t erase beauty, it sharpens it.

Photography by @patricksawaya

His signature embroidery takes center stage, reaching new intensity. Pearls, crystals, and luminous cabochons are sculpted to glow against deep, dramatic bases — each look catching light as if emerging from the dark.

This season feels almost cinematic. Baroque opulence meets emotional restraint, creating silhouettes that feel powerful, not fragile. It’s couture as a form of resilience.

This was a reminder that beauty doesn’t disappear, it waits.