Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 proved that menswear is in no mood to scream for attention. It is, in fact, far more interested in saying something meaningful. This season, the city’s most established houses and emerging voices stepped away from theatrics and leaned into clarity, introspection, and craftsmanship. From stripped-down show sets to collections built on personal memory, cultural references, and quiet rebellion, Milan Men’s Fashion Week offered a sharper perspective on what modern masculinity looks like—thoughtful, expressive, and occasionally wrapped in a very chic pair of pajamas.
Here are the highlights from Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026.
QASIMI
Qasimi marked its 10th anniversary not with fanfare but with reflection. Under the thoughtful eye of Hoor Al Qasimi, the Spring/Summer 2026 collection is a tribute to the brand’s late founder Khalid Al Qasimi, and a meditation on impermanence. The collection featured earth-toned modular jackets, memory nylon that quite literally holds onto creases, and pieces with frayed hems. There was a poetic tension between precision and unraveling, structure and softness. That’s not all; a collaboration with artist Dala Nasser brought the marks of ancient Lebanese landscapes straight onto wearable canvases.
EMPORIO ARMANI
For the Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Giorgio Armani leaned into roots and reflection with a collection that reconnected with the designer’s founding aesthetic: cross-cultural curiosity and quiet power dressing. He translated influences from African art and design into flowing tunics, soft jackets worn bare, and trousers cut to catch the breeze. With beadwork that echoed tribal tattoos and patterns inspired by Berber tents and Moroccan mosaics, this was a wardrobe for the modern wanderer. Accessories included straw hats, soft bags, and woven slippers, proving that ornamentation could be soulful rather than superficial.
DOLCE & GABBANA
Dolce & Gabbana‘s ‘Pajama Boys’ collection was a lesson in styling well, err…pajama pants for every occasion, with models wearing them even with blazers. The Spring/Summer 2026 collection reimagined the classic striped pajama set as a daytime uniform, a party-ready ensemble, and even an after-dark crystal-studded look. Cuts were loose, colors leaned neutral, and prints ranged from polka dots to signature leopards. Oversized ‘Sicily’ bags, sleek sandals, and standout brooches finished the look. It was Italian nonchalance at its most luxurious, proving that comfort and elegance could, in fact, share a wardrobe.
PRADA
At Prada, Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada stripped things down both literally and metaphorically. Set in a bare, sunlit hangar at Fondazione Prada, the show kicked off with micro shorts and moved through a dreamscape of raffia hats, woven tops, and shrunken tracksuits. Tabard-style tops featured wave prints, and tailored military shirts morphed into mini dresses. The mood was vibrant with a side of surreal escapism.
PAUL SMITH
Paul Smith took us on a global adventure through his own memories and market finds. The Spring/Summer 2026 collection paid homage to travel and textile collecting, with sun-bleached tones like coral, lime, and sand layered into retro tailoring. Hand-assembled collages became bold prints splashed across shirts and jackets, and accessories nodded to road trips and hotel stays—key fobs, net bags of produce, and belts with charms all told tales of well-loved journeys. It felt like rifling through a stylish scrapbook, one vintage find at a time.
GIORGIO ARMANI
Giorgio Armani offered a quiet symphony of ease and elegance. Pastel chukka boots and flowing pleats set the tone for a show that merged coastal softness with urban sophistication. Silhouettes were relaxed but refined. It was a collection that spoke to seasoned confidence, the kind that didn’t need to shout to be heard. Armani reminded us that true style, like true wisdom, often comes dressed in pastels and perfectly cut trousers.
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