Kevin Germanier is known for turning upcycled materials like Mylar balloons and plastic bags into haute couture, but for spring 2026, his source materials came from a more luxurious place.

For the collection, the designer worked with leftover products from seven fashion houses owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, including pieces from the French team uniforms created by Berluti for the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. While most of the participating houses chose to remain unnamed, Antoine Arnault, LVMH’s head of image and environment, and Hélène Valade, the group’s environmental development director, attended the show in support. Germanier previously collaborated with LVMH on a smaller project presented at the group’s Life 360 summit in 2023.

“This time around, we had even more to choose from because the designer musical chairs unlocked quite a lot of stock,” Arnault said.

Lisa Rinna opened the show wearing a black off-the-shoulder bodysuit with a drop-waisted tulle skirt, topped with a crown of black hawthorns crafted from plastic bottles. “I feel much like a queen, exactly right where I belong — a ‘Traitor’ queen,” she joked backstage.

The collection unfolded in a palette that moved from dark to light. Germanier presented suits densely embroidered with spiky, creeping motifs inspired by the work of Swiss artist H.R. Giger, best known for his designs for Alien. Bold color appeared on a voluminous ostrich-feather coat and a shimmering tinsel column dress.

Germanier also made his first foray into bridal, showing a series of lace-trimmed white gowns. While some of the strongest looks in the lineup, the addition of face masks felt like a familiar, recycled idea.

All visible logos were carefully removed, leaving observers to speculate about the origins of the materials. Germanier declined to confirm details. “I’m leaving it open to interpretation, but maybe that’s why LVMH works with me. I just use my excuse: I’m Swiss and I’m neutral,” he said with a laugh.