Alix Higgins showcased his Pre-Fall 2026 collection, seeking to abandon single-theme organization in favor of intuitive and emotional approaches. Drawing from the phrase 'goodbye cowboy' in Honour Levy’s My First Book, he mixed ambiguous symbols, clashing dress codes, and subtle details.
Alix Higgins explained his shift: “I wanted to shake that off a little bit and go back to this way of working from before, which is sort of intuitive and emotional.” The phrase “goodbye cowboy,” discovered in Levy’s book, inspired key looks. He described it as “this very meaningful thing of yearning, but also it’s kind of meaningless and silly.” It appeared in cyan blue sans serif on a gray v-neck knit layered over a red ruffled collar and paired with printed board shorts in a surfer style. Elsewhere, it featured in clip-art font on a t-shirt worn with a fluted silk chiffon skirt cut on the bias and a hat suited to a romantic drifter. Rash-shirts and tanks echoed his early gradient stretch fabrics but used bold athletic primaries. A business shirt and tie combined with oversized cotton shorts highlighted the clashing of tropes from the internet age and identities explored in Levy’s work. Higgins aimed to collapse these into one cohesive mix. Symbols like stars on boxy t-shirts and trailing skirts could evoke astrology, patriotism, or decoration. He noted: “I wanted to keep some things for the people who come to the shop and they look up close and there are these small fragments of text, but it’s maybe not so much for everyone.” This intimacy appeals to fans visiting his store in Sydney’s Chinatown. Pragmatic and client-focused, Higgins introduced black—a color he finds uncomfortable—and prints resembling storm clouds, smoke, or roses. He emphasized ambiguity: there’s always room for personal interpretation.
