https://wwd.com/fashion-news/shows-reviews/gallery/paz-spring-2027-ready-to-wear-collection-1239043794/paz-spring-2027-ready-to-wear-collection-4/

PAZ reveals its first Spring/Summer 2027 collection at Paris Fashion Week.

The focus of PAZ is to create not only wearable clothing but timeless, seasonless pieces that last far beyond their first wear. The collection evoked a sense of medieval architecture through layered textures, incorporating crocodile skin, distressed leather, and intricate embroidery. The lighting perfectly complemented the presentation, allowing each garment to be appreciated both as a standalone piece and as part of a layered, multifaceted look.

One of the strongest recurring themes was the tailoring of the trousers. Many featured a flared silhouette rather than a boxy fit and were paired with symbolic embroidery, silver star motifs, and curved metal belts that created a subtle shimmer against the acid-wash denim. The understated Gothic cross print on the shoes was another detail that strengthened the collection’s visual identity. These were just a few of the many design elements that stood out to me.

You can tell that PAZ and Paz Simon are working toward creating recognizable signature pieces. Rather than relying on a traditional monogram, the brand is establishing a distinct visual language through its silhouettes, materials, and detailing. For me, the common thread throughout the collection is the balance between subtle Gothic influences, acid-wash denim, and layered crocodile-inspired textures, all of which contribute to a cohesive and memorable brand identity.

I think the collection plays with the themes of good and evil, or the contrast between angelic and darker aesthetics. I wouldn’t take that interpretation too far because I don’t think Paz Simon presents it in such a literal way. Instead, that’s simply the first impression the collection gives me.

What stands out most is that it feels like a new Gen Z interpretation of everyday dressing—something that is both significant and instantly recognizable. The garments are elevated to the point where they don’t feel like typical thrifted pieces, yet they still have an effortless quality. You could easily imagine someone wearing these looks for a photoshoot, but if you isolate the individual pieces, they also work as everyday wardrobe staples.

What I appreciate most is how versatile the collection is. The garments encourage the wearer to go beyond the expected, allowing each piece to be styled in multiple ways while still maintaining a strong and distinctive identity.

Below are my three favorite pieces from the collection, along with a few interesting facts about each design and their connections to fashion history.( check carousel to see full e

Look 1: Crocodile Motocross Jacket & Distressed Trousers

1. The collection substitutes traditional functional leather with exotic crocodile-inspired textures, embroidered surfaces, and streetwear iconography. These design choices draw inspiration from the café racer motorcycle movement and British motorcycle culture, where leather garments became symbols of both function and individuality.
2. Themes of rebellion and biker subculture are woven throughout the collection. One notable reference is The Wild One (1953), the iconic film starring Marlon Brando, which helped define the rebellious image of mid-20th-century motorcycle culture and continues to influence contemporary fashion.
3. The weathered, organic appearance of the garments is achieved through layered paneling and washed finishes. These textile treatments reference the experimental dyeing and distressing techniques popularized during the 1970s counterculture movement and later reinterpreted in the late 1980s through acid-wash and other vintage-inspired finishing processes.

Look 2: Leather Corsetry, Shrug, & Deconstructed Lace Wrap

1. This look draws inspiration from avant-garde corsetry of the 1980s and 1990s, when structured leather garments were used to transform the body into a form of modern armor through sculptural tailoring and bold silhouettes.
2. The contrast between hard and soft design techniques reflects elements of the Gothic Revival aesthetic, balancing rigid, architectural structure with the organic fluidity of flowing lines and draped forms.
3. The upper-body silhouette references traditional 19th-century Spanish dress, particularly the dramatic shoulder and sleeve treatments associated with the bolero jacket. These historical influences are reinterpreted through structured underlayers, including corset-inspired harnesses, tailored foundations, and strategic cutouts, creating a contemporary interpretation of classic Spanish fashion.

Look 3: Tactical Harness Vest & Sculptural Neckpiece

1. The collection reimagines traditional military utility through a luxury fashion lens. Geometric construction transforms classic military silhouettes into more relaxed, contemporary forms by breaking them into separate panels and exaggerating their proportions.
2. The collection also reflects the 21st-century wearable art movement, incorporating surrealist-inspired jewelry and sculptural accessories. Rather than serving only a functional purpose, these pieces act as artistic body adornments, emphasizing form, expression, and individuality while remaining wearable.
3. The tailoring incorporates elements of American Western fashion, blending motifs that became prominent in mainstream luxury fashion during the late 1980s and 1990s. Details such as oversized buckles, Western-inspired hardware, and modern interpretations of loafers and dress shoes merge folk-inspired traditions with contemporary menswear tailoring.