The Fall/Winter 2026 shows in Milan and Paris have come to an end, and with their conclusion, there’s plenty to talk about. We saw our first glimpse of Armani without its namesake–RIP, Giorgio–and the Heated Rivalry effect in full swing. We saw a knockout Ralph Lauren looking inward for inspiration, and Prada, among other brands, taking their silhouettes inward, too. Here, a rundown of standout moments from the shows (each of which you can inquire about at Bal Harbour Shops, too).
Look 17, Ralph Lauren, F/W 2026.
Ralph Lauren’s Utopian World-Building
Ralph Lauren’s most recent menswear show channeled, really, all of RL’s wheel-spokes and the entirety of the company’s timeline: Purple Label to Polo and back again, mashing it all together with a then, now and next attitude. The result was as well-considered and coherent as ever, with hints of youthful casualwear, vintage Americana, tried-and-true sportswear and always-elegant tailoring (the combination of which is on full display in Look 17, above). In his world-building–which is so clear and so identifiable—Lauren has also made sure to keep room for everyone, of all ages. This is very rare in fashion and deserves praise.
Look 46, Prada, F/W 2026.
Prada’s Layered Approach
At Prada, Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada presented menswear as an expression of archaeological layering—creased, worn, and revealing hidden pasts. Crumpled coats, exposed underlayers (such as seen with the sleeves in Look 46, above), and patinated surfaces framed beauty in ruination, blending archival echoes with contemporary unease, and a subdued political undercurrent beneath Prada’s refined, quietly heady elegance. One big note here: the fits were longer, skinnier, and closer to the body than in recent seasons. This trend was seen elsewhere, too.
Look 31, Zegna, F/W 2026.
Family (and Sentimental) Values at Zegna
Alessandro Sartori framed Zegna’s Fall/Winter 2026 menswear as a generational wardrobe. Think: clothes as longstanding heirlooms, less so as trends. Drawing on the Zegna family history and archival garments, the collection shifted toward layered period references (see Look 31, in particular), material innovation, and emotional longevity, underscoring a sense of place and purpose at Zegna’s first show under new CEO, Edoardo Zegna, a distant relative of the house’s founder.
Look 1, DSquared2, F/W 2026.
DSquared2’s Hot Take
DSquared2’s Fall/Winter 2026 runway fused Winter Olympics pomp, Canadian winter sports heritage (founders Dan and Dean Caten are, famously, from Toronto) and Heated Rivalry buzz. In fact, one of the show’s stars, Hudson Williams, opened the catwalk in fitted ski pants, a graphic tee, and a modified version of a Canadian tuxedo (pairing indigo with black denim). Throughout, oversized puffers, seventies-era ski motifs, and après-ski loucheness helped add punctuation to the collection. The big splash, though, was Williams’ arrival at a luxury fashion brand’s catwalk—the actor’s first.
Look 35, Saint Laurent, F/W 2026.
Saint Laurent’s Sharp-Shouldered (and Sexy) Suggestion
Anthony Vaccarello’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection for Saint Laurent captures the intimate changeover of Paris at dawn. To him, this was about the moments between night and day when dream-states sharpen into self-awareness. Inspired by “Giovanni’s Room” and its author James Baldwin, Vaccarello explored masculinity as something emotional, erotic, and quietly resolute. Lean silhouettes (see Look 35), graphic textures, and sharp shoulders suggested something that was both sexy and armor-like.
Look 1, Isaia, F/W 2026.
Isaia’s Pomp and Circumstance
With a color palette anchored in neutrals and progressing to jewel tones, Isaia’s Fall suggestion is all about Made in Napoli panache with a knowing, cool dressiness beneath the cosmopolitan flair. By that, we mean great, timeless tailoring, classic accoutrements, and, in the mix, the best leather trousers of the season (as seen in Look 1, above).
Look 57, Giorgio Armani, F/W 2026.
Armani Begins a New Chapter
Leo Dell’Orco, a longtime Armani collaborator, presented the first Giorgio Armani menswear show since the designer’s passing; this was the first runway held by the legendary house without its namesake founder. Rooted in continuity over change, the collection honored Armani’s fluid tailoring codes and unique, subtle textures (see Look 57, above) while gently introducing a few of Dell’Orco’s own notes–namely closer and slightly more fitted proportions.
