Oscar Ouyang left behind the feathered theatrics for something sharper and firmly grounded in real-life dressing for his sophomore runway show.
Amid a runway staged as a countryside barn, Ouyang imagined a group of young adults having a party in their parents’ ruined manor, awaiting auction. “The parents are broke as f–k, but they’re not aware of the situation,” the designer added.
It was a wry depiction of a generation partying through the collapse of old structures — a timely theme indeed — wearing the last traces of privilege on their backs. The suits were cut with Italian know‑how and British make, and the coats carried a military and uniform edge.
His love of knitwear played alongside the tailoring, resulting in stylish hybrids such as blazers with the comfort of sweaters, and varsity pieces with metallic, hand-crocheted sleeves and fur borders on the vest.
Overall, Ouyang said fall 2026 served as a response to the industry’s pressure for emerging brands to scale commercially much quicker than before, while doing things on his own terms. “Things need to be relevant and wearable, but I also want to do what feels right,” he said.