Inside Sergio Hudson’s 10th Anniversary Show

Backstage at Sergio Hudson’s Fall/Winter 26 show, the energy felt both electric and deeply personal. It was the kind of atmosphere that signals something special is about to unfold. A decade into building his namesake brand, Hudson returned to the runway with a collection that felt celebratory, emotional, and rooted in reverence for the women who have shaped culture through their talent, presence, and undeniable star power. This season was not just about fashion. It was about honoring legacy, spotlighting excellence, and reminding us of the magic that happens when women step fully into their greatness.

For Hudson, the emotional core of the collection traces back to a moment that has stayed with him since childhood. “The inspiration behind tonight’s collection started from a performance of Aretha Franklin at the 1998 Grammys,” he shares with ESSENCE. “Shedecoding=”async” src=”https://media.essence.com/vxcjywbwpa/uploads/2026/02/DSC08656-scaled.jpg” alt=”Inside Sergio Hudson’s 10th Anniversary Show” width=”400″ height=”599″ />SETTING EVERY STRAND IN PLACE WITH A BLOWDRYER. A LOW, TWISTED BUN IS AS TIMELESS AS ARETHA FRANKLIN HERSELF.A LOW, TWISTED BUN IS AS TIMELESS AS ARETHA FRANKLIN HERSELF.KEY PRODUCTS FROM DANESSA MYRICKS BEAUTY.SETTING HAIR AND MAKEUP SIMULTANEOUSLY. TESTING THE BEAUTY OUT IN REHEARSAL. PRECISE EYES REQUIRE LASER-SHARP FOCUS.Sony A7SEVERY DETAIL COUNTED THIS SEASON.THE MODELS MAKE THE BEAUTY COME ALIVE.LEAD MAKEUP ARTIST SIR JOHN SHOWING HOW LATE ’40S BEAUTY IS DONE.MODEL GETTING TURNED INTO A BRONZE BEAUTY.THE INNER WORKINGS OF A ’40S BUN.NOTHING HITS HARDER THAN A BLACK WOMAN ON YOUR BEAUTY TEAM.IF LOOKS COULD KILL.THE MAN OF THE HOUR, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: SERGIO HUDSON. DOUBLE-WINGED LINER AND A SLICKED BUN TO COMPLIMENT THE COLLECTION.BEAUTY WAS AS ELONGATED AS A SERGIO HUDSON GOWN. TOPICS:  NYFW FW26 sergio hudson

The post Inside Sergio Hudson’s 10th Anniversary Show appeared first on Essence.