Irina Shayk and FKA Twigs Shine in Striking Pirelli 2026 Calendar Shoot

Irina Shayk and FKA Twigs lead the bold, artistic Pirelli 2026 calendar, posing in minimal looks that highlight personal strength and confidence.

Irina Shayk and FKA Twigs are stepping into 2026 with one of the boldest fashion statements of the year, starring in the newest edition of the iconic Pirelli calendar. Known for its artistic direction and visually striking themes, the calendar often highlights powerful women in expressive, evocative settings, and this year’s cast fits the vision perfectly.

For her feature, Irina Shayk stripped back the styling to its simplest form, posing in what is essentially a whisper of pink fabric that draped lightly over her figure. The material is almost translucent, catching the light and emphasizing the softness of her skin while still maintaining the editorial elegance expected from Pirelli’s celebrated production. The overall effect feels dreamy, minimal, and quietly daring.

Speaking on the shoot, Irina shared an unexpectedly vulnerable thought. “I was not born confident,” she said. “To be a woman in power, you have to feel comfortable in your own skin.” The styling reflects this sentiment: the nearly nude look is less about shock factor and more about presence, strength and acceptance. Her pose is calm and centered, with a focus on shape, texture and the natural contours of the body.

FKA Twigs also brings her signature artistic energy to the project. While her look remains under wraps until the full calendar drops, the singer is known for blending performance, dance and fashion into visuals that feel experimental and personal. Her inclusion adds a layer of conceptual depth, especially alongside the contrasting minimalism of Irina’s pink-sheer styling.

The 2026 calendar rounds out its cast with several well-known figures, including model Eva Herzigova, tennis champion Venus Williams, actress Tilda Swinton and Gwendoline Christie. Each woman brings her own approach to beauty, age, strength and vulnerability, giving the calendar a broad emotional range. The project was shot in multiple locations across London, Norfolk, Essex and New York, using natural landscapes and architectural elements as part of the storytelling.

Irina’s year has been busy. Just weeks before the calendar images were teased, she appeared in a sparkling holiday campaign for Victoria’s Secret and walked in a high-profile New York show for the brand. Her return to the runway last year, following nearly a decade away from the VS spotlight, marked a renewed chapter in her modeling career. The Russian-born model first rose to fame after landing the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011, and she continues to book high-fashion projects that highlight her versatility.

Now, with the Pirelli 2026 calendar, Irina Shayk and FKA Twigs find themselves at the center of a new era for the legendary publication. This edition blends quiet sensuality with artistic storytelling, allowing each woman to redefine what confidence looks like in front of the camera.