Payal Singhal Spring Summer 2026: ‘Shahnameh’

With Shahnameh, Payal Singhal marks a reflective new chapter after 25 years in fashion. Inspired by the Persian epic The Book of Kings, the Spring Summer 2026 collection becomes a meditation on continuity and evolution. Structured, regal silhouettes inspired by ancient Persia gradually soften into fluid forms, mirroring cultural synthesis and modern femininity. Rich silks, brocades and intricate embroideries reference illuminated manuscripts, while a palette shifting from jewel tones to earth infused hues speaks to renewal. Shahnameh is both homage and progression rooted in heritage yet unmistakably contemporary.