Blinders as lingerie. Latex frilled socks. Squashed cherries dripping down corseted dresses like decadent ornaments. In her Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Cage of Innocence, Dilara Findikoglu once again transported us into her enthralling gothic universe — one infused with a daring touch of S&M.
The show opened with a procession of looks in shades of white and cream: a deconstructed mini pieced together from lingerie and lace scraps; a sheer negligee styled with a bag overflowing with dried flowers and a dangling pair of stockings. Jewellery delivered impactful statements throughout — chunky bracelets were stacked beneath transparent latex gloves, and elaborate silver masks cast an air of intrigue.
Corsetry, a Dilara signature, was reimagined in ultra-short dresses trimmed with buttons and in skirt suits crafted from distressed chiffon, their textures evoking relics from another age. The finale, however, took a striking turn: a look almost entirely constructed from tanned leather, a play on reins that set our pulses racing.
Words by Martin Onufrowicz
