Emporio Armani, Where Sensations and Colors Speak
Wanderlust is woven into Emporio Armani’s DNA. Centred on the moment of returning from a journey, the Spring/Summer 2026 collection reflects the bittersweet feeling of coming back home, revisiting the themes that have long defined the brand’s style. The sentiment feels even more poignant this season, as it marks the first time that the master of that house is no longer physically present—though his spirit resonates in every look that graces the runway. All of Giorgio Armani’s beloved references are there: linen in soft, neutral tones; the dialogue between masculine and feminine; ikat patterns; wide trousers cinched at the ankle; kimono-style closures. The collection also embraces the urban edge of Emporio, with jackets, dusters, parkas, jumpsuits, and above all, vests, distinguished by their fluid silhouettes. One of the guiding threads through the different worlds of the Emporio woman is a taste for transparency and daring necklines—particularly in eveningwear, imagined in gossamer-light nylon. Naturally, the show closed with a discreet yet moving tribute to King Giorgio: models took the final walk applauding, joined almost instantly by the audience in the room, including Barbara Ronchi, Margherita Vicario, Levante, Thomas Ceccon, Mary Leest, Eva Riccobono and Ludovica Sauer.
Text: Giuliano Deidda
Photos: Francesca Riva
