THE MATERIALS OF THE SPRING/SUMMER 2026 COLLECTIONS

The materials received - selected and on display in the Milano Unica Tendenze area for the Spring/Summer 2026 season - are in line with the proposed themes, with a predominance of natural materials, lightweight fabrics and various finishes and fiber blends.

Similarly to fabrics, accessories are mainly presented in raw materials rich in metallic or recycled plastics/rubber details.

The colors reflect the color chart, also in shaded monochrome tones.

 

 

1. LAND OF RURALITY – RURAL

Almost all the fabrics for this theme are made entirely of natural fibers.
Solid colors have a raw look and the fabrics are often left undyed. The traditional fabrics, such as jute, gauze, tweed and slubbed canvas, provide that natural texture, especially in the neutral and warm colors of the color chart.
The printed, patterned jacquards or the tone-on-tone patterned fabrics (checkered and barré) evoke a rustic countryside environment. Lace, macramé and broderie anglaise create a family atmosphere. 

 

In detail, the fabrics hanging on the racks and those on display on the tables include:

• Monochrome or interspersed drill in natural fibers
• Piece-dyed or yarn-dyed linen or cotton gauzes
• Linen/cotton canvases with prints or floral embroidery
• Embroidered jute
• Fabrics with a worn, faded and stained look
• Slubbed and basketwoven raw cloth and linen, cotton, hemp or viscose
• Cotton barré
• Cotton devorè canvas
• Panama devorè
• Vintage-look checkered twill
• Solid color twill in natural fibers
• Checkered cotton poplin
• Fluid gabardine in linen/cotton blends
• Wool or cotton-blend vichy
• Solid color tweed in linen/cotton
• Printed creponne
• Tone-on-tone floral, geometric or animalier patterned jacquard  
• Tone-on-tone barré crèpe fabrics or in color contrast
• Patterned stretch seersucker
• Viscose marocaine
• Embossed cotton fabrics
• Ribbed cotton velvets
• Solid color suede
• Striped cool wool
• Tone-on-tone striped viscose linings
• Compact cotton satin or drill
• Printed or solid color broderie anglaise on satin or cloth
• Flocked cotton denim with regenerated leather
• Embroidered silk and cotton organzas
• Embroidered silk or cotton tulle
• Cotton macramé embroidery, also with hand-made details
• Cotton voile gauze embroidery
• Devorè voile
• Silk and cotton ribbed knits
• Monochrome or multicolor striped jersey
• Leno weave knits
• Crochet-look, buttoned or embroidered meshes in cotton blend
• Terry cotton meshes 

 

Accessories include:

• Crocheted trimmings and linen and jute meshes
• Multi-layered, composed or assembled lace 
• Fringed edgings and diagonal cuts
• Jacquard ribbons with floral patterns 
• Various types of tags in recycled paper 
• Coconut, horn and biodegradable resin buttons
• Various accessories in rafia yarns

 

2. LAND OF SPIRITUALITY – ZEN

This theme tends towards lightness, minimalism and iridescence. It features impalpable stretch fabrics, semi-transparent technical fabrics and ripstop. Lots of classic masculine patterns and tone-on-tone geometrics.

 

In detail, the fabrics hanging on the racks and those on display on the tables include:

• Satin in natural fibers, both solid color and printed
• Lightweight or coupled, solid color and checkered gauzes
• Pattern printed, striped or embroidered fabrics in natural fibers
• Cotton poplin and seersucker in solid colors or with checks or embroidered patterns
• Solid color or délavé twill fabrics
• Tweeds with metallic inserts or sequins
• Impalpable voile, organza and chiffon in solid colors, printed, embossed or embroidered
• Coupled lightweight fabrics in vibrant hues
• Super-lightweight nylon fabrics, also printed
• Solid color technical fabrics with an iridescent look or also coated
• Technical compact drill
• Viscose taffeta
• Embossed velvets
• Scuba fabrics
• Leno weave knits
• Impalpable jerseys in solid colors, openwork netting, luminescent, coated, mélange and with 3D finishes
• Tone-on-tone floral jacquard
• Iridescent jacquard or with classical patterns
• Jacquard with lamè inserts
• Tone-on-tone patterned fabrics
• Stretch embroidered fabrics with artisanal painted graphics
• Tone-on-ton classical patterned fabrics
• Classical fabrics, crepe, shantung, satin, taffeta, diagonal solid color or mouliné
• Solid color or jacquard printed linings
• Iridescent printed meshes
• Coupled and embroidered meshes with geometric patterns
• Bouclé wool
• Embroidered tulle and organza
• Stretch lace
• Patterned embossed fabrics
• Textured, pinstriped or lurex fabrics
• Lightweight down
• Vichy and checkered fabrics
• Cloqué fabrics
• Fabrics with frosted effect
• Embroidered or lasered fabrics
• Padded fabrics with decorative stitching or embellishments 

 

Accessories include:

• Transparent voile overlaying
• Organza, nylon and tulle ribbons
• Embroidered patches with small beads and rhinestones 
• Zippers and nylon stretch ribbons 
• Shiny or transparent colored buttons and coated zippers
• Iridescent details for labels and accessories 

 

3. LAND OF URBANITY – UNDERGROUND

The focus of this theme is on flashy fabrics with metallic details resulting from the coatings, color palette or applications, inserts and lurex embroidery. The monochrome bases are also bright or with geometric designs. Patterns, both printed and jacquard, are macro and shaded florals, sophisticated and tone-on-tone animalier.

Denims are dark and with different treatments: lasered, printed, weathered or with metallic applications. Chenille, velvet and satin play with light and add an evening look to the theme. 

 

In detail, the fabrics hanging on the racks and those on display on the tables include:

• Stretch meshes with geometric patterns or sequined  inserts
• Coated, metallic meshes or with holographic applications
• Coated jacquard laces
• Laces with geometric patterns
• Embroidered laces, with sequins or lurex inserts
• Embroidered or printed fabrics
• Solid color chenille or with applications
• Lamé velvets
• Craquelè-like voile
• Fabrics with classical patterns with a metallic look
• Denim in different weights and treatments: lasered, printed and with a worn effect
• Denim-like jacquard also with lamé inserts
• Geometric jacquard also with lurex inserts, tone-on-tone
• Jacquard with faded macro-floral patterns
• Stretch jacquard knits
• Technical or waterproof fabrics also in silk blends or other natural fibers
• Frayed fabrics
• Coated technical fabrics
• Leather-effect coated fabrics
• Embossed, wrinkle-effect or stretch fabrics with metallic details
• Shiny classical fabrics or with vintage patterns
• Embroidered organzas with geometric patterns or macro floral patterns and lame inserts
• Printed, embroidered organzas or with devorè finishes
• Lace-effect jersey
• Jersey and Lycra in solid colors and different weights
• Honeycomb knits
• Barré fabrics with lamé yarns
• Lightweight gabardine
• Leather-effect embossed fabrics
• Lightweight tweed with metallic inserts
• Tulle with 3D roses
• Satin with plastic fibers
• Carded wools
• Printed or solid color creponne.

 

Accessories include:

• Technical, striped and coated ribbons 
• Faux leather fringes and accessories 
• Embroidered, worn-effect and destructured denim patches 
• Carabiners and hooks with tassels and various cords 
• Snaps, hooks and metallic applications in various metals, both matte and shiny
• Printed zippers and tags.

 

 

For additional information:

 

Milano Unica Press Office tel. +39 02 6610 1105

Alessandra Ardenzi mob. +39 335 677 46 20 

Daniela Scardi mob. +39 3661964979

 

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