Milan Men's Fashion Week took place from January 16 to 20, 2026, featuring 18 major runway shows from both Italian and international fashion houses, including Zegna, Giorgio Armani, Tod's, Dolce & Gabbana, and Prada.During the Fall-Winter 2026 Milan Men’s Fashion Week, spirits remained high despite cloudy skies, fueled by excitement for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina. With only a week until the games, the city was filled with celebrations, including an Olympic megastore in Piazza Duomo, themed window displays at La Rinascente, and a winter sports exhibition at Sforzesco Castle. Emporio Armani presented a mini show featuring its EA7 collection inspired by Team Italia uniforms. Additionally, Dsquared2 debuted a ski-inspired collection modeled by "Heated Rivalry" star Hudson Williams, who later attended the Giorgio Armani show.
Prada
Prada has shaken up its dedicated consumer base with a new, complex, and slightly grungy design aesthetic. As is essential at any major fashion week, there was a plethora of celebrities and models to showcase the collections.
Brunello Cucinelli
Brunello Cucinelli, widely regarded as the king of men's fashion for a select group of men that even most billionaires admire, teaches us that his brand does not simply sell clothing. Rather, Brunello Cucinelli sells a lifestyle—a certain perspective on Milanese-inspired living, characterized by exceptional quality and craftsmanship, all crafted in the spirit of ultimate luxury.
Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani's future has understandably been uncertain since the founder's passing in September. The brand has not yet appointed a creative director to take on the significant challenge of replacing the legendary Italian designer. However, the latest runway show suggests that the empire Mr. Armani built remains strong. New menswear director Leo Dell’Orco seems to have moved away from the ‘greige’ palette while embracing the brand's rich history. Under the guidance of longtime collaborator Leo Dell’Orco, the FW26 collection showcases all the classic elements of Armani’s legacy that have established it as a pillar of Italian menswear for decades. This includes the elegant, relaxed tailoring that put Armani on the map in the ‘80s, along with flamboyant hats, luxurious silk shirts, structured outerwear, and a prominent use of grey.
Amid the serious fashion statements at Milan Fashion Week, Dean and Dan Caten’s Dsquared2 consistently stands out as a unique example of what a runway show can be: refreshingly original, boldly daring, and often unapologetically sexy.
Dolce & Gabbana
The Dolce & Gabbana Men's Fall/Winter 2026–2027 show in Milan, held in January 2026, featured a 100-look collection titled "Portrait of Man," emphasising tailored, everyday luxury. However, it faced criticism for its all-white casting lineup, which many labelled "50 shades of white." Key Highlights: All-White Casting Backlash as the show was criticised on social media for featuring only white models, deemed exclusionary by many. The Collection Overview aimed to present a realistic wardrobe for modern men, focusing on everyday life with style. Trends such as bold jewellery, high-neck faux fur dickies, tailored suits, and voluminous leather bags. Front Row Guests included celebrities like Lucien Laviscount, Jung Hai-in, and Hirunkit Changkham were in attendance.
Zegna
Zegna’s collection emphasizes that well-crafted clothing should be passed down through generations while adapting to modern tastes. The timeless garments include elements from specific eras, such as 1970s checked cardigan coats and flared loden coats. Suits feature versatile jackets that can be buttoned in three ways: left, right, or center. The color palette consists of neutral, earthy tones like sand, grey, ivory, brown, and green, enhanced by touches of terracotta, mustard, sage, and matte black. This design aims for an organic feel with a "quiet luxury." Let's take a closer look at some pieces from the collection.
Tods
The Tod's Men's Autumn/Winter 2026 fashion presentation took place in Milan at the historic Villa Necchi Campiglio. The event emphasised "Pashmy" leather, showcasing elevated luxury and Italian craftsmanship. Key highlights included: the "Pashmy" Project, where Creative Director Matteo Tamburini highlighted this exceptionally soft and lightweight leather, used for bomber jackets, field jackets, and shirt jackets, blending luxury with comfort. Neutral Earth Tone Palette, which featured a warm colour palette of sand, burnt orange, and deep tobacco to enhance the leather’s quality. Reimagined Footwear with the iconic Gommino driving shoe was reinterpreted for winter in ankle boots, desert boots, and loafers, presented in suede and hand-brushed leather. And of course, overall, an artisanal Focus with Artisans showcasing their work, highlighting the quality of the leather, with hand-embroidered details emphasising craftsmanship. Versatile Accessories were shown off, such as the updated Di Bag Folio and a multipocketed trekking backpack, which combined utility with luxury. All this, presented in the context of Villa Necchi's modernist design, influenced a blend of functional and aesthetic elements in the collection. The overall vibe was “leisurely luxe,” focusing on timeless, quality items without prominent logos.
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