Lena Hoschek returns to wool tweed for autumn, crafting feminine silhouettes
The Austrian designer's autumn 2026/27 collection centres on melange wool in warm earth tones, with the Courage Dress, Heritage Skirt and Queen Mary Corset each defining the body through precision tailoring and considered detail.
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Lena Hoschek’s autumn 2026/27 collection settles into the warmth of melange wool tweed, a fabric that glows in soil tones and captures light through its layered, nubby surface. The Austrian designer has built three essential pieces around this material, each one a study in how structure and femininity can coexist without compromise.
The Courage Dress carries a corset inspired bodice that frames the torso with precision, its waist drawn in before releasing into a softly flared midi skirt that moves with ease. The Heritage Skirt offers something simpler and no less considered: a gently flared silhouette with discreet side pockets, the kind of practical luxury that understands real life. The Queen Mary Corset introduces a more sculptural approach, its heart shaped neckline rendered soft against the structured bodice, while decorative flap pockets add a touch of unexpected ornamentation.
What defines this collection is the restraint woven through it. The gingham check of the Courage Dress bodice, the weight of the tweed, the muted palette of brown, ochre and grey: all speak to a designer confident enough to let material and cut do the work. The photographs capture this beautifully, set against aged velvet furniture and living plants, the models holding apples, the light catching the texture of the cloth.
Imagery courtesy of Lena Hoschek (@lenahoschek).
