Italian luxury menswear brand Canali approaches Spring/Summer 2026 with a clear direction—shaped by movement, shaped by place. The collection draws inspiration from the world of 1960s and 1970s Grand Turismo racing, not just as a visual reference; but as a way of living. The concept connects to Monza, a racing icon located in Italy’s Brianza region—the same area where Canali has long established its presence. The brand channels the spirit of precision and purpose that defines both the territory and the sport.
The connection to racing is not overly literal but can be seen in how silhouettes move, feel, and function. Canali introduces relaxed tailoring with a clear sense of form. Suits, blazers, and the feather-light Nuvola trenchcoats and blousons are built to follow the body’s pace rather than restrict it. While formality remains, there’s a shift towards versatility. The tailoring stays sharp, but its weightless construction allows it to perform more like casualwear—something easy to move in, made for a lifestyle that doesn’t pause.
There are functional elements throughout, though nothing feels utilitarian in the traditional sense. Matching boiler jackets or shirt-and-trouser sets resemble workwear but are crafted from fine wool or the brand’s high-performance Impeccabile fabric.
Shirt jackets and outerwear feature braided leather trims that recall vintage wheel covers, while the open weave of old driving gloves is reinterpreted into soft jumpers. Details like these anchor the collection to its reference point while pushing forward in terms of materiality and feel.
Eveningwear enters a softer space. The pieces are fluid in construction and come in shades that aren’t typically expected in formal settings. There’s a fluid jacket with Nehru collar that’s effortlessly cool. There’s an intentional shift in tone—something that suggests change without abandoning tradition. Color plays a central role this season, bringing in hues like sand, cream, brown, tan, tobacco, denim blue, aviator blue, and a touch of Pervinca. The materials are tactile and familiar – wool, cotton, suede, silk, and jersey—chosen to maintain a certain softness across all categories.
Accessories stay close to the tone of the collection. There are soft loafers, suede sneakers, light beanies, sandals, and roomy bags, all designed to serve the pace and rhythm of everyday movement. The Freccia icon appears in large and small jacquard weaves on knits and polos, maintaining continuity in design language.
Canali’s Spring/Summer 2026 doesn’t try to redefine what it means to dress well—it simply refocuses it through a different lens. The result is a collection that reflects where the brand stands today: informed by its location, clear in its direction, and intentional in every choice. With materials that perform quietly and tailoring that moves, the collection brings together formal structure and modern flexibility without overstating either. It’s car racing seen through Canali’s perspective—technical, tactile, and designed for motion.
