STEL Spring/Summer 2026 Runway

In her latest outing under the STEL label—launched just last year—Astrid Andersen boldly reclaims “streetwear” as “street wear,” declaring with intention that these are not passing trends but clothes meant to be lived in. The runway itself became a metaphor for urban choreography: models weaved through clusters of seated guests, evoking the rhythmic pulse of a busy crosswalk, where strangers intuitively navigate around one another. Influenced by the layered, time-lapsed photographic collages of Peter Funch, the collection dances on the edge of chaos and harmony, capturing moments of fleeting connection in motion.

The clothes themselves uphold STEL’s ethos of practicality infused with quiet elegance. Asymmetric, oversized shirting opens the show, while layered pleated apron skirts worn over relaxed trousers and apron-style shirts tied at the sides underscore the collection’s modular, adaptable nature. Barrel-leg denim cargo pants and cropped padded bombers nod to Andersen’s streetwear roots, though reimagined through a refined, Japanese-inspired lens. Houndstooth checks make a subtle entrance here for the first time, lending pattern and texture to the brand’s minimalist vocabulary With mostly see-now-buy-now pieces, SS26 cements STEL’s vision of stylish clothing seamlessly integrated into everyday life—pieces with staying power and personality beyond the runway