For Fall/Winter 2026–2027, Mossi Traoré chose an unexpected stage for MOSSI: the historic Court of Appeal of Paris. But this was no ordinary runway. Instead, the designer transformed the courtroom into a theatrical trial where fashion itself stood at the center of the debate.
Selected as the tenth collection featured in our On Our Radar Fall/Winter 2026 Special Edition in Paris, the series spotlighting emerging designers and rising labels reshaping the industry, MOSSI’s latest presentation blurred the boundaries between performance, storytelling, and fashion show.
Staged as a symbolic hearing, the scenography recreated the structure of a real trial. A judge presided over the proceedings, while a prosecutor, lawyer, and clerk guided the narrative. Fashion journalists and industry figures appeared as witnesses, called to testify as the case unfolded before the audience.
The hearing was public.
Testimonies were heard.
The charges were read.
And the defendant was judged.
Within this judicial theatre, each look became an argument. The silhouettes acted as evidence presented before the court, turning the collection itself into the core of the debate.
Drawing directly from the wardrobe of the judiciary, Traoré reinterpreted the robes of judges and the sharp silhouettes of lawyers and prosecutors through MOSSI’s distinct design language. Structured volumes met the brand’s signature pleating, creating garments that balanced authority with movement. At times, sculptural shapes echoed the futuristic forms of Lee Bul, adding a sense of tension between discipline and experimentation.
By placing fashion inside the architecture of justice, Traoré delivered more than a runway show. He staged a sharp reflection on power, systems, and the industry itself—turning the courtroom into a space where creativity could be questioned, defended, and ultimately set free.
