Nicolas Di Felice marked his fifth anniversary at Courrèges with a runway show themed around a day in the life of a Courrèges woman during Paris Fashion Week. The presentation drew inspiration from Chantal Akerman's 1970s film Je Tu il Elle. Emily Ratajkowski attended the event in minimalist black sandals from the brand.
The Courrèges fall 2026 ready-to-wear show took place on March 4, 2026, during day three of Paris Fashion Week. Directed by Nicolas Di Felice, the presentation celebrated his five years with the house through a narrative of “24 hours in the life of a Courrèges woman.” The runway featured a narrow fake road accompanied by a loud ticking clock, evoking urgency, while the soundscape included traffic noise, stilettos on metro stairs, and muffled rave sounds leading to a club scene.
Di Felice explained backstage that the concept stemmed from rewatching Chantal Akerman's film Je Tu il Elle, a 1970s work by one of the first queer francophone filmmakers, set in Brussels—Di Felice's home country. This timing aligned with André Courrèges' era of space-age modernism in Paris fashion.
The collection emphasized Di Felice's established style of slick minimalism, sexiness, and body-consciousness, including slim flared coats, A-line skirts, signature jersey pieces, and geometrically cutout pinafore dresses. Vinyl appeared in knife-pleated dresses and skirts as highlights. The lineup offered a complete, polished wardrobe accessible to young customers and praised by critics.
Emily Ratajkowski arrived in a Courrèges V-Line Cut Out Dress, a backless midi with deep V-line, side cutouts, a high leg slit, and adjustable belt; a mini version retails for $1,320. She paired it with AC Heeled Sandals in black lambskin leather ($920), featuring a round toe, minimalist front strap, silver accents, thin ankle strap, metal AC buckle, and 90mm (3.5-inch) heel. Ratajkowski sat front row with Kim Petras and Myha’la Herrold.
Di Felice's contributions have revitalized the brand with a sharp, youthful Parisian aesthetic, earning congratulations for its optimism and broad appeal.
