Why is KidSuper one of the wackiest labels of the Fashion Week?

For his Spring/Summer 2026 collection presented at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Colm Dillane turns his KidSuper show into an children’s tale. Entitled The Boy Who Jumped the Moon, this new collection marks yet another theatrical flight of fancy by the New York designer, blending playful wardrobe and impeccable visual storytelling.

BY Nathan Merchadier.

Published on June 29, 2025. Updated on July 2, 2025.

The KidSuper Spring/Summer 2026 collection inspired by a children’s book

It was just past 8pm on Saturday, June 27th, when the guests attending the KidSuper show took a seat in one of the large rooms at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. A small, colourful book, patiently waiting to be flipped through, was placed on each chair. Its cover, reminiscent of The Little Prince‘s one, set the tone: The Boy Who Jumped the Moon. It was also the title of the Spring/Summer 2026 collection that Colm Dillane was about to unveil.

At KidSuper, clothes are always part of a story. This season, a full-blown fairytale unfolded before the audience. Footballer Jules Koundé and rapper French Montana were spotted among the guests. Shaped like a giant book, the set came to life. Pages turned. The first model stepped on the catwalk. He literally walked out of the story. True to his love of spectacle – we still remember his puppet-filled show and the Cirque du Soleil’s act last year – Colm Dillane keeps pushing the boundaries of the traditional runway show. There, images move, words fade away, and clothes speak as much as they dress the models.

Regarding the wardrobe, the New York designer continues to explore his playful sense of fashion, full of mischief and references to childhood. Bags look like books glued together. A revamped preppy look features white shorts scribbled with naïve phrases, paired with a striped shirt and a hat reminiscent of old-fashioned dunce caps. Behind these playful nods lies an ever more refined craftsmanship – perfectly tailored coats, simple suits enhanced by clever volume work, and impeccably structured jackets.

Colm Dillane presents his collaboration with Mercedes Benz on June 28th, 2025 © KidSuper.

A bold collaboration with Mercedes-Benz

The highlight of the show? The unexpected collaboration with Mercedes-Benz. In addition to displaying a car that he personally designed at the venue’s entrance, several looks featured colourful leather jackets in a revamped biker style. A playful tribute to the German automaker, riding the wave of the automobile trend currently seeping into fashion. “I couldn’t believe I had this opportunity, so it had to be special, not just ‘normal’,” he shared with Numéro a few hours before the show. Then came the idea of a character: “Once I had the car, I asked myself, ‘Who’s driving it? What is he wearing? What does he look like?’” The result is a wardrobe full of patchworks, old leathers and badges as a nod to the aesthetic of the car itself.

One of the show’s standout pieces is the jacket paying homage to the history of the German brand. “It is a reference to the first car they ever built and the laurels – the Lorbeerkranz – embroidered on the sleeve.”

With this collection, Colm Dillane confirms his unique, special place at the Paris Fashion Week. This conductor of imagination continues to sharpen his vision of style season after season, while still making us smile. He quietly reminds us that sometimes, you have to become a child again to reach for the stars. “I’m really trying to do weird, unusual things and push my limits. This show is also supposed to push the limits. We’ll see if it works,” he concluded, not knowing yet that his show would end with a standing ovation…