Amina Muaddi’s Cruise 26 Collection Is a Celebration of Joy, Femininity and Escape

Few accessories brands have managed to maintain the same sense of excitement season after season, but Amina Muaddi continues to surprise us with each new release.

Perhaps it is because her designs never lose sight of the woman at the centre of the story. They are glamorous without feeling detached, playful without sacrificing sophistication, and always infused with a sense of confidence that has become synonymous with her name.

For Cruise 2026, Muaddi invites us into a world of colour, fantasy and unapologetic femininity. At a moment when fashion often leans towards restraint, the designer chooses joy instead, embracing embellishment, craftsmanship and a touch of escapism.

The collection opens with an electric yellow ombré flower, hand-painted in enamel and featured on the new Vittoria thong sandal. Bright, bold and impossible to ignore, the motif sets the tone for a collection that explores freedom, travel and the emotional shift that comes with stepping away from everyday life. It is a collection built around the feeling of a summer escape, one that reconnects you with your surroundings, your body and yourself.

Named after model and friend of the house Vittoria Ceretti, the Vittoria slipper is adorned with colourful enamel flower charms that feel playful yet refined. Elsewhere, leather flowers bloom across the Janis thong, while the sleek Justine slipper introduces a delicate metal toe ring finished with a Swarovski crystal. The detail is particularly noteworthy, having inspired the custom sandal Muaddi designed for Rihanna's appearance at the 2026 Met Gala.

The designer's signature Camelia motif also returns in a softer, more delicate form. The new Mini Camelia slipper arrives in gingham, coral satin and cappuccino tones, while the Camelia bag is reimagined in seasonal finishes including dramatic mint feathers. The Vittoria clutch, wrapped in pleated satin, continues the collection's romantic spirit.

Among the standout updates are new heel heights for the Juliette and Gigi styles, which now arrive in 70mm and 95mm versions following their popularity last season. Meanwhile, leopard lace and crystal mesh bring a fresh dimension to the Felicia sling, a style named after Muaddi's mother and one that reflects the personal touches woven throughout the collection.

The result is a collection that feels both optimistic and intimate. It celebrates the pleasures of dressing up while remaining deeply connected to craftsmanship. Every flower charm is hand-painted and each new hardware detail has undergone months of development, reinforcing Muaddi's commitment to creating pieces that are as considered as they are desirable.

As Muaddi herself explains, "This season I wanted to let my imagination run free and design a bubble of unabashed joy and femininity. The flower motifs, playful hardware and bold colour palette pay homage to women's sensibility and incredible power of creation."

It is exactly this balance of fantasy and precision that keeps us coming back. Every season, Amina Muaddi reminds us why she remains one of fashion's most exciting voices, and Cruise 2026 is no exception.

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