Vivienne Westwood Unveils "Body & Soul" Collection in Paris

Vivienne Westwood's Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection, titled "Body & Soul," debuted at Paris Fashion Week on October 3, 2026, according to Vogue.com. The show, held at the Palais de la Femme in Paris, featured both women's and men's looks under the direction of Andreas Kronthaler.

Kronthaler, the brand's Creative Director, stated this was his first collection since his wife's passing where he felt he had truly found his way to continue Westwood's tradition of using fashion to convey a message. The collection drew inspiration from bazin cottons sourced in the Barbès neighborhood of northern Paris and a late 17th-century Cheat Jacket.

The runway show, which began shortly after 2:30 PM, was opened by Farida Khelfa. Kronthaler closed the show by kissing punk poet Stuart McKenzie, who also live-rhymed to a pumping soundtrack that included samples of Vivienne Westwood's voice. The collection renewed the house's partnership with the suicide-prevention charity Body & Soul.

Notable attendees included Jaden Smith, Heidi Klum, and her daughter, Lou. The collection showcased voluminous nightshirts made from brightly colored bazin cottons, light tulle corsetry over satin, leopard bloomers, and lightning-strike swimsuits. It also featured penis charms on golden knits, gingham bustiers, oversized pannier skirts, and frilled satin blouses, blending historical references with punk elements and varied textures like grass skirts and slashed denim.

Need to know

• Vivienne Westwood also launched its 2027 Bridal Couture and Made-to-Order collections, photographed at Syon House.
• Bridal appointments are available at Vivienne Westwood Bridal boutiques in London, Paris, Milan, New York, and Los Angeles.

For those in LA's fashion scene, this collection sets the tone for future trends, and the availability of bridal appointments in Los Angeles makes the brand's new couture accessible locally.