Sir Paul Smith debuted his first-ever Milan Men’s Fashion Week collection on June 21, 2025, presenting the Spring/Summer 2026 menswear line in an intimate salon-style show. Moving his showcase from Paris to Milan, Smith held the event at his company's headquarters at Viale Umbria 95, evoking the atmosphere of his early 1970s apartment shows. The SS26 collection was inspired by Smith's personal history of travel and his habit of exploring vintage markets. Color Palette: Dominated by sun-bleached, nostalgic tones, including lime green, fuchsia, coral, and earth tones inspired by Cairo street photography. Key Prints: Hand-assembled collages from the designer's own photographs appeared on shirts, outerwear, and ties. Aesthetic: The show presented a "louche, sophisticated vision" of a worldly traveler, blending eclectic market finds with refined tailoring. Design Details Silhouettes: The collection drew heavily from 1950s tailoring, featuring cropped blazers paired with high-waisted trousers. Materials: Fabrics featured a "lived-in patina" suggestive of desert travel and spice stalls, with appliqués adorning double-breasted jackets and blousons. Footwear: Tailored looks were contrasted with racing driver-style sneakers. Presentation Style: In a playful nod to Smith’s love of markets, guests sat on colorful plastic food cartons, and some models carried string bags filled with fruit.
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