Camiel Fortgens unveils their SS27 collection during Paris Fashion Week on the terrace of a traditional bistro in Paris, where the clothes naturally become part of everyday life.
The SS27 collection continues Camiel Fortgens’ exploration of the garments themselves, turning clothing inside out to reveal what is usually kept hidden.
Construction details become part of the exterior, with linings and facings left visible, prints placed on the reverse side of fabrics, and handmade elements such as contrast stitching, raw hems and repairs exposing the process of making.
Texture and color play a central role throughout the collection. Soft pinks, forest greens and deep burgundy tones are treated with washes, fades and overdyes that allow colors to bleed subtly into one another, as if transformed through time and wear – like a single red sock left behind in the washing machine. References to farmer’s wear and functional outdoor clothing run through the collection. Loose linen trousers, woven straw bags and practical silhouettes introduce a relaxed rural sensibility while remaining grounded in everyday dressing.
The presentation unfolds among guests seated at café tables, free to order and linger as usual. Models blend into the familiar rhythm of the terrace: passing by, sitting down to read a book or listening to a podcast through headphones. It becomes difficult to distinguish who is part of the presentation and who isn’t, allowing the collection to exist as an ongoing part of the Parisian streetscape.
As always with Camiel Fortgens, every garment carries a sense of handwork, where imperfection, reconstruction and attention to detail remain central to the design process. Made in Europe from high-quality fabrics, the collection is defined by exposed, deconstructed details that reflect Camiel’s signature vision and craftsmanship.
With SS27, Camiel Fortgens continues to challenge conventional ways of presenting fashion, offering a collection rooted in everyday wear, honest craftsmanship and an enduring fascination with the making of clothes.
