Highlights from Milan Fashion Week.
Max Mara Autumn/Winter ’26 collection
Debut collections from Maria Grazia Chiuri at Fendi and Demna at Gucci dominated the conversation at Milan Fashion Week. Don’t miss Harper’s BAZAAR Malaysia reviews of these shows! However, we would also like to point to other brands, such as Bottega Veneta, Jil Sander, and Dhruv Kapoor, which held their own against these highly anticipated shows. From innovative takes on layering to unique interpretations of historical garbs, we would be remiss in our fashion duties if we did not take the time to highlight these collections.
Take a look at the standout Autumn/Winter ‘26 looks from Milan Fashion Week.
Prada
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The worst part of dressing for the cold is constantly putting on and peeling off layers; but Prada reframes this ordeal in the most Prada way. Presenting 60 looks with only 15 models, ensembles were remixed and renewed by adding or shedding layers as well as introducing exciting new shoes and accessories. The collection is practical, pragmatic, and opens a whole new world of possibilities for winter dressing.
Jil Sander
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Creative director Simone Bellotti’s sophomore collection for Jil Sander is another win, proving that minimalism, even in its ubiquity, is not boring.
Dhruv Khapoor
It has been a busy quarter for Indian designer Dhruv Kapoor, with the launch of his new Delhi flagship store and a shoe collaboration with Johnnie Walker. Keeping the momentum going, the brand debuts its Autumn/Winter ’26 co-ed collection, inspired by “the in-between” and “spaces defined by passage rather than arrival.” His designs are effortless and casual as he plays with proportion and prints.
Bottega Veneta
Louise Trotter continues to impress at Bottega Veneta. Intentional or not, her collection seems to be a response to the industry’s shift away from fur and the visionary designer makes full use of the house’s technical skill to recreate fur-like textures from silk, fil coupé, knitting and technical fibres.
Max Mara
Creative director Ian Griffiths continues to draw inspiration from powerful women. This time, he looks to Matilde di Canossa, one of the most important political figures of the Italian Middle Ages. Her military prowess, as seen at the Battle of Sorbara (1084), and wily diplomacy culminated in her ascension to Imperial Vicar and Vice-Queen of Italy at Bianello Castle. For the modern woman, the boardroom is the new battlefield. Max Mara reinterprets conventional power dressing by infusing thick, lush fabrics and clever tailoring to subtly soften sharp edges.
Ferragamo
From sailor collars to cocoon-shaped coats resembling billowing sails, the nautical elements in Ferragamo’s Autumn/Winter ‘26 collection comes from a personal place and tells a compelling visual story. Creative director Maximilian David explains: “That’s something that both Salvatore and my own family experienced – he left his home in Italy for America before returning home, and my family moved from Trinidad and Jamaica to Manchester. They all crossed the water to discover new beginnings.”
Marni
Meryll Rogge’s debut collection for Marni is refreshingly playful. Retro prints and patterns are splashed on garments like decoration. On these pieces, even clashing colours find harmony.
Onitsuka Tiger
The occasion is neither here nor there; Onitsuka Tiger offers up a vision of a world in which everyone dares to blend formalwear, casualwear, workwear, and sportswear. It is an ode to youth culture and their refreshing fashion perspective, which bends, and even, defies, the conventions of dressing.
