A morning spent with the Tod’s collection is good for the soul. Staged inside an airy Milanese art gallery, Matteo Tamburini’s Fall/Winter 2026 presentation radiated his signature joy for tactile experimentation — an instinct he wields with remarkable finesse.
Titled Italian Signature, the show paid homage to the country’s unparalleled craft heritage. From the moment guests entered, they were immersed in a living atelier: worktables manned by the brand’s artisans demonstrated the precision of their daily rituals, from hand-stitching Tod’s bags to the delicate beading that animates the garments.
As is customary in Tamburini’s world, the collection unfolded as a study in sophisticated restraint. An oversized coat in dense black wool was finished with a poncho collar and sleek leather trims. Cream and maroon leather wrap skirts were styled with voluminous sand-toned turtlenecks and thigh-high flat boots. A perforated leather shirt dress appeared alongside a suede bag detailed with a nod to the house’s iconic loafer design —an elegant bridge between heritage and modernity.
This refinement was gently tempered by playful accents: belts adorned with charms spelling out the models’ initials, flashes of colour in supple leather gloves, and flat-soled sneakers that lent ankle-length bouclé dresses a distinctly contemporary edge. In Tamburini’s hands, Italian savoir-faire feels not only preserved, but cheerfully reimagined for now — an ode to craft, made light.
Words by Martin Onufrowicz
