“We’re bringing colour back in a big way – it’s always been part of our DNA,” Marta Marques told PA Media ahead of the Marques’Almeida spring/summer 2026 show.
Racks of butter-yellow denim, blush ruffles and indigo bustiers surrounded Marques backstage – it looked like a TikTok feed come to life. The so-called “How to dress like a Portuguese girlie” trend celebrates bold prints, clashing patterns and vibrant colour combinations, and while designers are averse to the T word – Marques can’t help but resonate with the trend.
