Etro Presents “Animeni” Universe in Fall/Winter 2026 Men’s Collection

On January 18, Italian luxury brand Etro unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 men’s collection at Milan Fashion Week Menswear. This season, crafted by Creative Director Marco De Vincenzo, explores a distinctive worldview that examines the boundary between human and animal.

A Vision of Humanity Rooted in Brand Identity

For Etro, the perspective that humanity’s essential spirit is animalistic has been a defining element of the brand since its striking photographic campaign in 1997. De Vincenzo reinterprets this traditional viewpoint in a contemporary way, depicting a masculine image that moves freely between classicism and playfulness, instinct and reason.

The setting for this season’s collection presentation evoked a Wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities) that stimulates curiosity. As music by Wendy Carlos, a pioneer of the Moog synthesizer, filled the space, the “Animeni” embodying the Fall/Winter 2026 collection made their appearance.

Paisley motifs printed on velvet, robes, and pajamas worn effortlessly for any occasion, and refined suits trimmed with feathers lined the runway. The color palette was intellectual and layered, woven from dark brown, forest green, organic neutral colors, and muted red.

Animal faces were expressed through pixel jacquard on densely knit, enveloping textured knitwear, or lurked within paisley droplets placed on flowing silk shirts. Paisley expanded boldly onto trousers, scarves, and robe coats, while sweaters tied at the waist, soft and spacious bags, and deeply worn caps completed this relaxed mood.

The Philosophy of Free Choice in Clothing

What is presented here is an idea of perceiving clothing as livery (uniform) or plumage. However, for the “Animeni,” unlike other animals, it is not something given at birth but an expression that can be freely changed through one’s own choice.

The world of Etro that De Vincenzo presents embodies the brand’s essence—maintaining an unchanging axis while constantly creating new combinations and continuing to evolve. The collection was filled with movement, inviting viewers on an endless journey through both visual and tactile dimensions.

See all looks from Etro’s Fall/Winter 2026 menswear collection in the gallery below.

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