Draped Maxi Dress COLOR:Red Dries van Noten’s Smila Velvet

Dries van Noten’s Smila Velvet Skirt from the AW25-26 collection

whether dressing it up or down

Pair it with the coordinating Giselle Trousers for a refined

cut in an olive green stretch-infused viscose blend that molds seamlessly to the body

Betsy Wentz

Draped Maxi Dress COLOR:Red Dries van Noten’s Smila VelvetThe Draped Maxi Dress by Balenciaga, from Look 17 of the Summer 2026 Runway show, embodies the houses command of fluid form and controlled asymmetry. Cut from silk and wool crepe in a striking sunset red, the silhouette falls gracefully, guided by an elongated panel that drapes over the shoulder and cascades along the body. This sculptural gesture introduces movement and tension, offset by the clean, sleeveless base beneath. With its open back and