Laruicci SS26: An Ode to Hollywood Heat and Y2K Nostalgia

October 16, 2025 by Olivia Caldwell

Laruicci’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection was a fever dream of early 2000s Hollywood, all heat, grit, and unapologetic glamour. Yet beneath the energy of pop icons caught off guard, designers Lauren Ruicci and Cem Cinar delivered a sharply constructed collection that balanced nostalgia with precision.

Leather and denim formed the backbone of the season. Low-rise trousers sat daringly below the waist, often cinched with belts that framed the exposed midriffs. Denim came deconstructed and digitally printed to mimic wear and tear, giving the illusion of a DIY rebuild refined by couture craftsmanship. Leather appeared slick and sculptural, cut into cropped jackets, fitted skirts, and the occasional tailored coat.

Accessories sharpened the collection’s attitude. Leather gloves added a utilitarian edge, while lace-up boots gave the looks a grounded, practical toughness. Jewellery stayed heavy and metallic, with chunky silver and gold chains and cuffs that echoed Laruicci’s signature hardware aesthetic.

A standout slogan, “Live, Laugh, Love, LARUICCI,” appeared across tops, skirts, and dresses. It was both a punchline and a proclamation, twisting the banal optimism of internet culture into something charged and defiant. It summed up the collection’s playfulness perfectly, highlighting how Laruicci handles irony with precision, never at the expense of style.

The palette ran hot, including metallic silvers and flame reds and yellows, emulating the heat of LA asphalt and chrome. Combined with exaggerated fringe, distressed fabrics, and inside-out seams, the result was a high-octane remix of nostalgia and modern attitude.

Laruicci SS26 certainly wasn’t subtle. It was about movement, confidence, and impact. Every piece was designed to stand out, unapologetic in its intent — exactly the energy you might expect from early-2000s Hollywood icons.

Source: https://ashadedviewonfashion.com/2025/10/16/live-laugh-love-laruicci-ss26/