Hannibal Laguna Spring Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid
After the storm comes a quiet calm, followed by light, lush greens, and the glow of spring. This is how the new collection unveiled by Hannibal Laguna at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid is envisioned, turning spring into a metaphor for bloom and renewal after a moment of chill and a hint of weathering through a storm.
The designer from Alicante offers a hymn to joy and optimism as the first buds appear. Bright lights herald a new season, bringing color, warmth, cheerfulness, and vitality. Laguna frames his line as an allegory of rebirth that arrives with every spring, emphasizing the magical power of light and the fresh greens of the year.
Laguna, one of the leading names in the country’s fashion scene, presents a collection that embodies this spirit of renewal. The line highlights the handcrafted essence of the work, a celebration of elegance that feels both modern and timeless. A mood of renewal and luminosity courses through every look, reinforcing the sense of a revival that accompanies spring.
To realize this vision, the collection features refined lighting-inspired silhouettes, crystal floral bustiers, nude tulle T-shirts with delicate floral embroidery, and flowing skirts with strategic openings. Flowing chiffon dresses, cuffs, collars, and waists accented with crystal carved laces blend opacity, transparency, and shine. Cloud-shaped crinolines and voluminous sleeves, along with crystal details and organza petal appliqués, add a refined luxury to suits that continue to emphasize their handmade character.
Responding to a twilight-inspired palette, the color story moves through herbal greens, geranium red, gerbera orange, magenta, lilac, lavender, and violet tones. The collection embraces spring light with elegant fabrics such as natural silk, mikado, muslin, crepe, and organza, harmoniously paired with sophisticated embroidery and serpentine stitching. A subtle 3D effect threads through the brand’s signature dresses, enriching their texture and movement.
In a nod to the season’s atmosphere, the show presents a wardrobe that feels ethereal yet tangible, where lightness and presence coexist in every garment.
Hannibal Laguna reaches a milestone of 35 years in fashion with a vision of spring that is both ethereal and bold. The designer describes the collection as a series of silhouettes that come alive when in motion. It is a dreamlike awakening of the upcoming spring season, translated into garments that move with the wearer and capture attention with graceful drama.
The designer was born in Venezuela and spent formative years in Alicante, where his work gained significant recognition. Across his career, Laguna has received notable accolades such as the Air France National Fashion Award, recognition from a prominent industry magazine, and the Star Intercoiffure award. He has also earned a Golden Thimble for his overall contribution to national fashion. In 2009, one of his creations was named among the top 10 on the Red Carpet Fashion Awards, and in 2010 he received the T de Telva award for best national fashion creator. These honors underscore a career that blends artistry with technical mastery, producing collections that resonate with audiences at home and abroad.