JACQUES stages fall-winter 2026 around the rituals of an old gymnasium, where worn leather apparatus and a wooden-handled skipping rope lend exercise a certain elegance. Photographed by David William Baum, Sacha Bilal inhabits that world in clothes that bring sport into close contact with soft tailoring.
A fitted oxblood top and short shorts trace the physique, while black socks and suede lace-ups give the athletic ensemble an unexpected formality. That attention to the body extends to the outer layers, where a two-way zipper lets a jacket open from the hem, adjusting its shape around the waist.
Made entirely in New York City’s Garment District, the collection finds much of its character in fabric. The zip jacket combines wool with silk and cashmere in a double-faced construction that brings softness to its athletic outline. Microtencel with added stretch lets the close-fitting tops move with the body.
Deep navy and brown connect the fuller jackets and trousers to the abbreviated training clothes, creating a shared wardrobe across different degrees of exposure. Against Baum’s rust-colored backdrop, the effect is intimate, with the body and the clothes receiving equal attention. Even at rest, this man looks dressed for movement.
JACQUES Fall/Winter 2026
