Zadig&Voltaire returns to Paris Fashion Week with a jolt of rock nostalgia. Under new creative director Dan Sablon, the house rewires its 2000s attitude for a new generation of Parisian cool.
After three years away from the official calendar, Zadig&Voltaire returned to Paris Fashion Week for Fall-Winter 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the Parisian label. The show also introduced the debut collection of newly appointed creative director Dan Sablon, signaling the start of a fresh chapter for the brand known for its blend of rock-and-roll attitude and Parisian nonchalance cool. Photographer Danielle Sinai Shvadron captured an intimate look at the moments behind the scenes as the label stepped back into the spotlight.
Before the anticipated show at the Palais Galliera we got to see how Sablon’s vision subtly reframing Zadig&Voltaire’s codes for a new era. The co-ed collection, brought forward strong 2000s vibe with the return of the skinny scarf and shield sunnies as the ideal accessories alongside perforated bags, studded belts, and classic flap bags, ushering in a new era of rock. The younger crowd will gravitate towards the stars, stripes, and flannel prints alongside touches of metallic gold and the return of sequence meanwhile it’s the classic leather and denim pieces that their older cousins will be picking up.
“My initial thought with this collection was to reidentify the staples that have been since the beginning and then mixing them with new characters. I went through some of the archives and found this shoe from the 2000s it stood out to me as the perfect Parisian shoe from day to night, the right height, and from that theme I continued. “ Sablon explained while walking us through the collection the following day.
That spirit brought forward from the archive is also what continues to make Zadig&Voltaire resonate across generations: the brand’s laid-back take on rock style speaks to Gen X, who grew up with its original references, while millennials gravitate toward its mix of luxury and everyday wearability. For Gen Z, the label’s undone styling, vintage-inflected edge and gender-fluid ease align with an appetite for individuality and authenticity.
Images by Danielle Sinai Shvadron for VEIN MAGAZINE
