Summer collections harness the beneficial properties of stones

According to crystal therapy, stones and minerals are able to interact with the body and the mind through energetic vibrations that positively influence us, actively contributing to our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

In such an uncertain historical moment, it is certainly no coincidence that Coperni has chosen rose quartz, tiger’s eye and tourmaline for the new version of its iconic Swipe bag, the bag that transforms every season with innovative craftsmanship and materials. Hand-carved from 15-kilo blocks, they are three unique pieces, and each retains the holistic properties derived from the stone it is made from.

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But the French brand’s show is not the only one among the Spring Summer 2026 collections to evoke the powers of crystals: Olivier Rousteing, in his latest collection as creative director of Balmain, in a triumph of craftsmanship and savoir-faire, sent down the runway a top that looks as if it were sculpted from amethyst, a mineral known for bringing well-being and calm to its wearer. The garment was actually 3D-printed and then hand-painted to reproduce the colors and textures of the stone, achieving a hyper-realistic effect.

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Instead, real crystals are used in the collection by Italian designer Giuseppe Di Morabito, who collaborated with Dutch artist and designer Sumeyya Donmez to create three special looks, obtained through salt crystallization via a handmade process lasting several weeks: thanks to the fusion of fashion and chemistry, the garments retain lightness and fluidity but appear covered in frost and ice, a striking and unusual effect.

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