Events

Following the momentum of New York and London, Milan took centre stage from February 24 to March 2 for the FW2026 collections. As ever, the Italian capital of craft delivered a season defined by duality, blending reverence for legacy with bold recalibration. 

MFW FALL/WINTER 2026: POWERED BY RENEWAL

A compelling dialogue between past and present unfolded at Fendi, where Maria Grazia Chiuri returned to the Roman house where her career began. Emphasising collective creation, she balanced versatile tailoring and polished wardrobe staples with rich textures and fur, a material synonymous with the house’s heritage. The iconic Baguette got a renewed focus, reimagined through embroidery, paillettes and intricate embellishment. The result felt grounded in craftsmanship yet distinctly contemporary, a balance Chiuri is known for.

Momentum continued at Marni, where Meryll Rogge’s debut brought fresh energy to the brand. By layering patterns, playing with proportion and revisiting vintage-inspired silhouettes, the designer stayed true to Marni’s playful DNA while giving it a modern update. The emphasis on strong creative authorship carried into one of the season’s most closely watched moments: Demna’s first runway show for Gucci. Titled “Gucci Primavera”, the collection leaned into body-focused silhouettes staged under dramatic lighting that heightened its impact. References to the house’s past were evident, yet the overall tone was unmistakably Demna: sensual, sharp and infused with a darker, subcultural edge.

At Giorgio Armani, Silvana Armani introduced her ready-to-wear vision for the house, maintaining Mr. Armani’s unmistakable codes while subtly reinterpreting them, creating both homage and quiet assertion, signalling generational continuity. In contrast, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons approached complexity with intellectual precision at Prada, presenting 60 looks on just 15 models who re-emerged layered and transformed. The collection explored multiplicity and the shifting realities of modern womanhood, reinforcing Prada’s astonishing ability to make concepts feel instinctive rather than abstract.

MILAN: CORE IDENTITIES, CONTINUED

Bottega Veneta injected sculptural play and vibrant colour, while Missoni and Etro sustained their bohemian and free-spirited codes. Meanwhile, Max Mara, Jil Sander and Boss reaffirmed the power of disciplined tailoring and sophisticated silhouettes, while Ferragamo drew from 1920s speakeasy glamour, blending structured precision with velvets, metallics and deep jewel tones.

This winter in the Italian fashion capital felt anything but muted. Designers embraced legacy while redefining it, proving that in Milan heritage is not a constraint, but a foundation for forward motion.

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As New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Fall/Winter 2026 came to a close today, the six-day fashion calendar once again proved New York’s unmatched role in setting the global fashion agenda. From trend reinventions to cultural narratives and the rise of fresh voices, this season reflected both the industry’s creative evolution and its growing diversity. The official schedule ran from February 11–16 across the city’s main fashion venues, bringing together established brands and emerging designer.

NYFW FALL/WINTER 2026: DEFINED BY FRESH PERSPECTIVES

This edition of NYFW delivered a rich mix of designers, from heritage houses to new names making their first on-calendar appearances. Several emerging creatives expanded the fashion conversation, reinterpreting American style with individuality and contemporary relevance. Meanwhile, established designers continued to use the platform to push boundaries. Marc Jacobs opened the week with a collection that balanced restraint and experimental silhouettes, while Ralph Lauren blended classic Americana with moody, dramatic details.

WHAT SHAPED THE SEASON?

NYFW Fall/Winter 2026 was rich with directional trends already shaping fashion discourse. Nicola Brognano’s debut at 7 For All Mankind leaned into a bold Y2K revival, bringing back skinny jeans, babydoll dresses, and expressive early-2000s styling with a fresh, contemporary edge. Across multiple collections, designers explored the contrast of leather and lace, balancing toughness with romance, while street style proved just as influential, with neckties emerging as an unexpected key accessory, redefining modern sophistication.

At the same time, nostalgic practicality took center stage, with Brooklyn label Gabe Gordon spotlighting Ugg boots in a renewed fashion context. Overall, New York style in 2026 felt less about one defining silhouette and more about individuality, authenticity, and creative identity, spanning from elevated everyday wear to avant-garde statements.

NYFW FALL/WINTER 2026: LOOKING AHEAD

As Fashion Month now shifts to Europe, the influence of NYFW remains clear: trend cycles are no longer linear or uniform, but reflective of authentic voices, diverse cultural narratives, and hybrid aesthetics that balance commercial appeal with creative exploration.

New York’s fashion ecosystem continues to serve as a powerful springboard for ideas that shape global style, reaffirming the city’s central role in the future of fashion.

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