The Vibe :
⊹ Julie Kegels explores gravity for Spring 2027 following her LVMH Prize win.
⊹ Dresses appear to slide down the body as dropped waistlines and unusual proportions play tricks on the eye.
⊹ Sequins and colored pigment move between transparent organza layers as models walk.
⊹ A suspended runway and the upcoming Gravity bag extend the concept beyond clothing.
Julie Kegels turned gravity into a wardrobe experiment for Spring 2027, and the results were anything but predictable. Fresh from winning the LVMH Prize, the Belgian designer titled her Paris Fashion Week collection “Apple of the Day,” drawing on Newton’s falling apple and her own nightly ritual. Dresses appeared to slide down into skirts, necklines stayed behind as bodysuits held everything together, and shoulders and crotches dropped lower than expected. The illusion was playful, but the construction was doing some serious work.
Low-slung denim and suit trousers looked ready to slip off, though concealed buttons kept them attached to shirts. Sequined bra outlines appeared over nude bodysuits, while sheer organza held loose sequins and colored pigment that traveled downward as models walked. A silver tablecloth weight pulled one midnight-colored dress into asymmetric draping, adding another literal interpretation of gravity. These deliberately off-kilter details brought a new dimension to Julie Kegels’ experimental wardrobe, where familiar clothing rarely behaves quite as expected.
Even the runway responded to movement. Sections of stretched fabric suspended above the floor dipped beneath the models’ footsteps, taking inspiration from physicist Dan Burns’ demonstrations. Lacquered, full-skirted coats introduced more dramatic volume, while cotton shirts and straight-leg jeans provided simpler alternatives. Some looks featured multiple lacquered tote and barrel bags, bringing a more everyday interpretation of weight into the picture. Kegels also plans to introduce her first handbag collection alongside the spring lineup, including a style appropriately named the Gravity bag.
Brand DNA
Belgian designer Julie Kegels launched her namesake label in 2024 after studying at Antwerp’s Royal Academy and working at Alaïa, pairing sharp tailoring, playful proportions, personal references, and unexpected material treatments.
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