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Doni Nahmias closed out 2025 on an extremely high note by co-designing the mega viral, ultra coveted merch for Marty Supreme. The 32-year-old set the bar high, but is keeping the momentum going in 2026.
His first big move was a return to Paris Fashion Week to present his namesake label’s first runway show in the city in three years. The 38-look collection of elevated streetwear pieces, titled “Wipeout,” was an ode to the unmistakable swag of California’s skate and surf scenes that Nahmias grew up obsessing over in the ’90s and 2000s.
Did Nahmias bail or stick the landing? From the looks to the set, sound, and more, here is Complex Style’s PFW Report Card for Nahmias Fall/Winter 2026.
Check out our grades for Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2026 here, Dior Fall/Winter 2026 here, and an interview with Jaden Smith about his Christian Louboutin debut here.
Nahmias reimagined the typical skate and surf uniforms you see on every block and boardwalk in California, but leveled them up with premium fabrications and intricate details. Baggy khakis featured golden embellishments at the ankle as if they had been dragged in sand. Eisenhower jackets swapped out canvas for wool.
Other looks leaned heavily into the playful vibes through unconventional elements like giant mascot heads inspired by ’90s cartoons drawn by John Massé especially for the show and body paint meant to resemble gnarly sunburn that spelled out “Nahmias” across a shirtless model’s back. One sweater read “Kick Rocks” in colorful letters. A Hawaiian print shirt was flipped into a layered zip hoodie. While some of it felt a bit too gimmicky, it was refreshing to see Nahmias lean heavily into his reference points and have a bit of fun on the runway.
Overall, the range was a perfect representation of the elevated streetwear that Nahmias has become known for, while showing off the range to dabble in more elevated arenas like tailoring and leather outerwear. It’s something that we are excited to see how the brand fine tunes in future seasons.
Nahmias reimagined classic bags like duffels and totes in playful, nostalgic ways. Some featured Massé’s illustrations. Others were covered in doodles and housed crocheted dachshunds, a personal nod to Nahmias’ own pets. Backpacks eqipped with skateboards storage showcased the brand’s ongoing collaboration with the iconic West Coast skate brand Shorty’s.
The footwear offering included cozy daily drivers like brown suede moccasins spruced up with pink laces, Vans-esque low-tops with wavy stacked soles, and multiple colorways of the Speedcat and Suede that were part of Nahmias’ latest Puma collaboration. In true Cali fashion, laid back comfort was the main priority.
Most of the show’s soundtrack came courtesy of a live performance by David D’Amato. The bucket drumming echoed the sounds of a Southern California boardwalk. The show concluded with a rendition of the iconic surfing tune “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris. The music was yet another way that Nahmias transported the show’s guests to his home state.
The clothing was clearly meant to be the main focus. Aside from a large VHS tape at the beginning of the runway that featured the show’s information, the basement of the Palais de Tokyo remained largely untouched.
While the front row wasn’t filled with as many A-list names as you’d see at Louis Vuitton or Dior, it still packed the venue with a wide range of recognizable names, from social media creator-turned-musician Chase “Huddy” Hudson to West Coast rap legend 03 Greedo. Our personal favorite guest was Ollie, the show’s cartoon-headed mascot that could be seen bobbing along to the music throughout the presentation.
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