CTWLK Summer 26 - A Season in Motion

Chapter 1 - Sunrise Textures: Where Summer Begins (Gigi-Patron)

The collection opens at sunrise on the beach, surrounded by rocks, sand, and the calm rhythm of the sea. This first chapter sets the emotional and visual tone of the season, focusing on materials that feel pure and crafted. 

The palette is grounded in warm neutrals such as camel, beige, light cognac, sandy browns, and soft light tan tones. Touches of gold and silver catch the early light, while hints of sea blue add freshness. This balance reflects a key seasonal direction: natural tones with refined highlights. Laser cut leather and suede create delicate perforated textures that feel light and breathable. Raffia combined with leather reinforces the connection to nature and craftsmanship, aligning with the craftcore and natural materials movement.

Relaxed silhouettes, including two new moccasins and a supportive footbed sandal, introduce a soft bohemian spirit that defines the chapter’s laid back, artisanal mood. Pocahontas vibes all the way.

Chapter 2 - Nautical Ease: Life at the Harbor (Gabon-Girona)

The story continues at the harbor, where wooden docks and resting boats create a nautical backdrop. This chapter blends function with style, inspired by life on and around the water.

Boat shoes lead the story, offered in multiple constructions. Minimal versions in beige and blue form the base, while bolder designs combine leather, textile, and raffia, referencing sailcloth and maritime details. These combinations highlight the importance of material mixing and utility inspired footwear this season. 

Suede boat shoes and footbed sandals add comfort and ease. Cognac and warm brown tones bring depth to the palette. The result is a relaxed yet polished interpretation of nautical footwear that feels modern and relevant.

Chapter 3 - A Soft Beginning: Mesh by the Pool (Claudia-Romee)

By the pool, the collection takes on a lighter and more delicate character. This chapter focuses on softness, airiness, and fluid movement. A refined mesh material shapes the silhouettes, giving the shoes a barely there sensation while enhancing breathability, in line with the sheer and lightweight construction trend. 

Cool tones dominate here. Blues and whites are paired with pastels such as light pink and light beige, creating a calm and contemporary atmosphere. The concept appears in multiple forms: a flat version, a heeled interpretation, and a Mary Jane ballerina with a strap across the instep. 

The Mary Jane detail introduces a subtle fashion note, linking to balletcore and the return of the modern classic. This chapter captures relaxed summer dressing that moves naturally from daytime comfort to more refined moments.

Chapter 4 — Effortless Elegance: From Day to Aperitivo (Ronny-Ryler)

As the day shifts toward evening, the collection becomes more polished. This chapter is inspired by aperitivo hours, where outfits feel elevated but still comfortable. 

Sandals with small heels lead the story, offering lift without sacrificing wearability. Styles with four to five centimeter heels stand out thanks to their iconic heel shapes, reflecting the demand for wearable heels and day to night dressing. 

Gold and bronze metallics add warmth and glow, in line with the rise of soft metallics. CTWLK’s signature loafers remain essential, with the tassel loafer Rachy and the padded Ryler mule bringing structure and refinement. Patent leather in light blue and soft pink, alongside natural toned snake leather, confirms the importance of texture driven design over bold color statements. 

Chapter 5 - City Ease: Casual Meets Refined (Raya-Ramble)

In the city, the collection explores the meeting point between relaxed forms and dressed details. This chapter reflects the way modern wardrobes function, with pieces designed to adapt across different moments of the day.

Braided leather in pastel shades, finished with subtle gold accents, adds character to mules and pumps. CTWLK’s pumps remain key staples, offered in flat, mid, and high versions that underline the value of investment footwear.

Refined sandals in metallic and smooth nappa leathers elevate the story, while a touch of snakeprint introduces texture. In menswear, the Spencer loafer and the Stef and Steve espadrille loafers return in a wide color range. Brown stands out as a defining seasonal shade, reinforcing the chapter’s focus on urban adaptability.

Chapter 6 - Coastal Ease: A Laid Back Finale (Patsy-Gilroy-Gisele)

The final chapter returns to the coast with a relaxed, carefree spirit. Moccasins and footbed sandals take the lead, highlighting comfort as a defining element of modern summer style.

Driver moccasins continue to perform as a key category, confirming the shift toward moccasins as an alternative to sneakers. Soft suedes in light pink, faded denim blue, and beige keep the palette fresh, while subtle leopard accents introduce a refined take on quiet statement prints. 

As the story moves back toward town, bolder textures appear. Pony hair effects in cow and leopard prints create a strong visual statement. Crafted in high quality synthetic materials, these styles offer an eco conscious alternative without compromising on impact. New moccasin shapes and updated footbed sandals close the collection with personality and confidence.

CTWLK Summer 26 is a season shaped by movement, material richness, and atmosphere. It is a collection where product and mood are closely connected, trends feel authentic, and summer style is expressed through comfort, craftsmanship, and a strong sense of modern identity.