For Fall 2026, ZIMMERMANN channels a spirit of confidence, independence, joy, and grit, as embodied by trailblazing Australian
women who redefined what was possible for future generations. 

“Fall 2026 is inspired by Australian women during the 1920s, who rewrote the rules at a time of great social change. My grandmother was a lifesaver at Coogee Beach in her late teens, and her stories of that time always captivated me. I looked to other incredible women from that era, from Miles Franklin, the legendary Australian author and a champion of emerging female writers, to the duo Kathleen Howell and Jean Robertson, who were some of the first women to drive across Australia. There’s a photo of them sitting on the back of a car, lighting each other’s cigarettes. I love the mood of it all. I also found references to the first women’s cricket teams in Australia, and the team photos were just brilliant – cheeky, full of life, and joy. Across their diverse fields, these women refused to accept boundaries and formed part of a generational movement. I’ve embraced their spirit of risk-taking, attitude of unfussy practicality, and the cheeky humour that came through their stories and their images.”

– Nicky Zimmermann, Creative Director

Set Creative  &Art Direction Smile Agency @emilvrisakis 
Stylist @stylemeromy
Make Up Director @jodieboland
Hair Director @damienboissinothair
Casting @bitton @establishmentny
Art Direction @emilvrisakis @smile.agency

Vocals @celeste
Music Composer @mimixumusic
Production @oboglobal
Runway Content Capture @titreprovisoire
Runway Stills Photographer @simonlekias

Runway Details Photographer @billgeorgoussis
Backstage Stills Photographer @charliedenno
Backstage Set Videographer @henrycousins