On a night where the Jardín Botánico turned into a stage of contrasts, ALTPARD unveiled “Ares Garden”, its Resort 2026 collection. Wrapped in smoke, dim lights, and the immersive sound of “Amber Decay” by Kangding Ray, the brand opened the Green Block of Medellín Fashion Week with a show that blended raw strength and delicate sensitivity.
Inspired by the god of war and the fragility of a garden, the collection explored a territory of tension: vulnerability and power, brutalism and poetry, shadows and subtle light. The runway showcased 12 looks that carried ALTPARD’s unmistakable DNA —dark, conceptual, and deeply symbolic.
The Language of the Collection
Silhouettes and Cuts
Oversized shapes and structured tailoring met with unexpected openings and deconstructed lines. Blazers with broad shoulders, open-back t-shirts, experimental shirts, and military-inspired shorts revealed a constant dialogue between protection and exposure.
Colors and Materials
Black dominated as the core statement, contrasted by touches of white and gray. Fabrics shifted between rigidity and fluidity, satin, cotton, sheer textiles, and subtle glosses, creating a play of light, like sparks of life blooming in a harsh terrain.
Details that Define Identity
Combat boots, harnesses, and straps evoked Ares’ military spirit, while elongated sleeves, metallic finishes, and delicate cutouts spoke of vulnerability. This duality -force and fragility- was the collection’s true thread.
A Manifesto on the Runway
More than clothing, “Ares Garden” unfolded like a narrative. The men’s looks embraced sensitivity through glossy tops and revealing cuts, while the women’s pieces leaned into empowerment with structured tailoring and combat footwear.
The contrast was striking: a warlike garden where contradictions bloom. The collection became a reflection of the human condition showing how strength and fragility can live within the same body, the same garment, the same essence.
Credits
MEDELLIN FASHION WEEK 2025
Creative Director: @altsebastien
Photography: @Juandjanonfoto
Production: @ricardo_apitz @medfashionweek
Models: @backstagemodels @medfashionweek
