Ottolinger presented their SS26 collection, Girlfriend, at Paris Fashion Week, a tribute to the transformative power of female friendship. The collection explores how women support, challenge, and uplift one another, turning gestures of care and confrontation into fashion. Reimagined wedding dresses, hand-dyed silks, neoprene details, and overdyed gingham express intimacy and strength, while diverse casting, including Vivian Jenna Wilson, underscores Ottolinger’s ongoing dialogue with individuality and authenticity.
Collaboration defines Girlfriend. In partnership with Tinder, Ottolinger debuts Re/Pair, a capsule of twin t-shirts and a two-piece necklace that connect two wearers, symbolizing unity and shared meaning. Reworked garments donated by creative duos will be auctioned to benefit Lambda, supported by Tinder’s €10,000 contribution to LGBTQ+ rights and youth empowerment. Sustainability remains central through the eBay Endless Runway initiative and a teased collaboration with Mammut, reimagining technical gear through circular design. Girlfriend celebrates friendship as a force for creativity, courage, and connection.
