Knwls Celebrates 10 Years with Fall 2026 Collection

The brand's designers Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault showcase their Victorian-inspired designs in an immersive pop-up experience.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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After a busy 2025 that saw Knwls launch successful collaborations with Nike and Miss Sixty, designers Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault are taking a step back to focus on their core collection for Fall 2026. The 10-year-old brand presented its latest line in an immersive pop-up store, featuring a lookbook shot by photographer Aidan Zamiri and surrounded by artwork from the duo's creative community. The collection blends Victorian-era influences like strict waistlines, puffed sleeves, and a muted color palette with Knwls' signature sex appeal through pieces like a leather corset top and a slip dress inspired by 1930s lingerie.

Why it matters

Knwls has established itself as a rising star in the fashion industry, and this Fall 2026 collection showcases the brand's ability to evolve its aesthetic while staying true to its core DNA. The decision to present the line in a curated, experiential pop-up setting rather than a traditional runway show also highlights Knowles and Arsenault's creative vision and commitment to building a distinct brand identity.

The details

For Fall 2026, Knwls drew inspiration from Victorian-era fashion, incorporating elements like strict waistlines, puffed sleeves, and a color palette of blacks, browns, and grays. However, the designers maintained the brand's signature sex appeal through pieces like a leather corset top with lingerie-inspired ruching and a slip dress that appears to have been sliced apart and rejoined. The collection also features a new style of belt with elliptical, lacquered metal buckles that resemble miniature spaceships. To showcase the line, Knowles and Arsenault opted for an immersive pop-up experience featuring a lookbook shot by photographer Aidan Zamiri, surrounded by artworks from the brand's creative community and custom-designed fitting rooms.

  • Knwls will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026.
  • The Fall 2026 collection was presented in a pop-up store in February 2026.

The players

Charlotte Knowles

One half of the design duo behind the Knwls brand, which she co-founded with Alexandre Arsenault.

Alexandre Arsenault

One half of the design duo behind the Knwls brand, which he co-founded with Charlotte Knowles.

Aidan Zamiri

The photographer and director who shot the lookbook for Knwls' Fall 2026 collection.

Emilia Margulies

The designer who created the custom concertina rails and industrial-style changing rooms for the Knwls pop-up experience.

Studio Nocturne

The cult-favorite book dealers who curated a selection of books displayed at the Knwls pop-up.

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What they’re saying

“It's been a pretty crazy time. It was incredible, and we're so grateful for everything, but we were also pretty burned out from having all of these projects happening at the same time.”

— Charlotte Knowles, Co-founder, Knwls (Vogue)

“The ability to create this little world, and to pull in all of these people that we admire and look up to—it's incredibly exciting.”

— Charlotte Knowles, Co-founder, Knwls (Vogue)

What’s next

Knwls is set to transport the custom concertina rails and industrial-style changing rooms from the pop-up to their studio, establishing a more formal fitting space.

The takeaway

Knwls' Fall 2026 collection showcases the brand's ability to evolve its aesthetic while staying true to its core DNA, blending Victorian-era influences with the label's signature sex appeal. The decision to present the line in an immersive, experiential pop-up setting highlights the designers' creative vision and commitment to building a distinct brand identity.