From April until September, Americans dreamed of an Italian girl summer. We scoured The RealReal for vintage Pucci prints and tied silk scarves in our hair, with visions of la dolce vita—Aperol Spritzes, Vespa rides, Amal Clooney's general vibe—dancing in our heads. But as Milan Fashion Week's designers spent the summer preparing their Spring 2026 runways, they collectively tapped into a very different regional energy.
Polo shirts and pleated tennis skirts at Emporio Armani. Button-ups under academic cardigans and linen Bermuda shorts at BOSS. Oversize shackets in Masters Tournament green or Cape Cod salmon pink, set with a tiny crest logo over the heart, at Prada.
