In the words of Iris von Arnim, her design is a tribute to “the confident style of strong women.” True to this ethos, her collection of knitwear for Fall/Winter 2026 speaks to the needs of modern wear—ease, comfort, versatility—in a way that lays the foundation for its wearer’s composure. Not only are the pieces subtle and well made, but each is rendered with the laid-back classicism the brand has been revered for nearly 50 years.
The silhouettes hold the clean refinement of classic European garmentry while staying true to the humility of heritage knitwear. Of note in the materials are the multiple treatments of super-soft cashmere—present in chunky hand-knits, flatweave shirting and smooth, brushed cashmere cardigans alike. The brushed cashmere in particular is exceptionally light while retaining its warmth. The fibers on these pieces are kept deliberately long to lend the silhouette a tactile, soft focus.
In a take on neutrals without the moniker, Iris sticks to a limited palette of earth-adjacent tones: a muted pink called Rosewood is the stand-out in the offering, presented alongside classical Navy and Alabaster. The ombre pieces that make up the core of the collection are one-of-a-kind. Each garment is knit, dip-dyed and then brushed by hand to create the unique color gradients.
“Fashion is not about staging, but about attitude, material and time.”
—Iris von Arnim
