Spring is a season that is constantly changing—rarely static. It moves quietly from cool mornings that carry the faint traces of winter to warm, sun-kissed afternoons that herald the summer ahead. Loro Piana’s spring/summer 2026 collection unfolds within this gentle shift. Rather than presenting a single overarching idea or mood, the House approaches the season as a series of evolving moments. Cashmere, silk, and Merino wool remain central—as expected from a House defined by its mastery of fabrics. This season, however, the collection expands beyond fabric towards a new focal point: mastering the richness and nuance of colour, alongside the versatility of the Extra Softy Bag.
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The collection begins in a palette of grounded neutrals. Sandy beiges, earthy browns, and warm greys and creams set the season’s soothing foundation. Texture and form take centrestage as draped silhouettes fall easily across the body, introducing soft curves in an organic manner. Brushed alpaca outerwear and fluid trousers are layered with knitwear, building depth through material and texture.
As the collection progresses, the neutrals begin to loosen their grip and make way for colour to peek through. The palette gradually gives way to vibrancy as accents of red, pink, and turquoise appear in measured doses—punctuating the neutral base without overtaking it. Colour surfaces from a brick-red shirt worn beneath tailored layers of varying browns. In another look, a sky-blue blazer is layered over a saffron shirt and a tobacco-brown skirt-trouser combo, lifting the palette. The tailored menswear follows a similar style, with a bright red sweater and yellow beanie complementing a brown single-breasted blazer and straight-cut white trousers.
Finally, the true essence of summer bursts through. A head-to-toe marigold look captures the peak of the season. Comprising a Corveta Coat, flared trousers, and a matching knit beanie, the look feels bold yet controlled. Even here, colour is grounded by material and proportion, allowing the saturation to feel composed rather than overwhelming.
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True to a House known for its exceptional materials, texture plays an essential role throughout the collection—creating continuity between muted and vivid tones. The collection’s attention to detail invites a closer look, revealing its refinement through touch as much as sight. Lines are elongated, silhouettes are fluid, and volume is relaxed, but deliberate. In one look, hand-applied fringe sweeps down the body from head to toe—appearing on a black jumper and khaki trousers—introducing movement and tactility to the collection. These details emphasise a sense of rhythm, reinforcing the idea that the clothes are designed to move with the body, rather than to be viewed as static images.
Iconic silhouettes return with subtle adjustments, refined through materiality as much as form. The Maremma jacket is offered as a bomber, the Spagna is rendered in Mustique linen and the Traveller is reimagined in organdy. Layering is a key component of the collection, allowing garments to be adapted fluidly across temperatures and locales.
Accessories complete the offering, rather than compete with it. Sculptural felt hats recur throughout the collection. They are purposefully exaggerated so their rounded forms become an intentional part of the silhouette rather than a mere decorative element. Rendered in tones that mirror the collection’s evolving palette—from deep browns and taupes to warmer reds and oranges—they underscore the collection’s journey from cool winters to cheerful summers.
The leather goods, as always, bind the entire collection together, with the new Extra Softy Bag standing out as the defining accessory of the season. It is designed to move fluidly through every moment of the season; transitioning from day to night, city to countryside. Crafted from satin, woven leather, soft fine-grained leather, smooth butter calf or the handcrafted Wish Cash Double Chevron, these materials deliver an exceptional tactility. The bag’s relaxed structure allows it to rest naturally against the body, offering functionality with pliable structure.
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However, it’s the thoughtful details that make the Extra Softy really shine. A fully detachable, adjustable strap is attached to the bag with a “bridge” hook inspired by the curve of the handle. The House’s iconic three-dimensional gold padlock—engraved with Loro Piana’s initials—secures the zippers, while the leather keyring comes with a Ghiera charm, a discreet House symbol, peeking out from under. Offered in two sizes (L33 and L44) and the colours Fossil, Ancient Sandstone, Dark Chocolate Licorice, and Baby Cashmere, the Extra Softy Bag subtly echoes the collection’s palette. It moves effortlessly across looks making it the season’s must-have—not because it demands attention, but because it fits so instinctively into the way the collection is meant to be worn.