If one mostly associates Missoni with fine-gauge patterned twin sets, bourgeois cardigans or easy-breezy multicolored resortwear, think twice. Alberto Caliri is on a mission for the brand to own outerwear, too.
After amplifying Missoni’s summery and beach-y side with designs that complement the company’s resort and residential projects and fit its lifestyle ambitions, Caliri is looking to make Missoni a credible player when it comes to enveloping knitted blousons, chunky bomber jackets and sleek coats — all rich in colors and textures.
That was the main takeaway of the designer’s appealing pre-fall 2026 lineup, which echoed the Missoni fall 2025 show and interpreted its youthful spirit in a commercial lineup of wearable and comfy pieces.
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The oversize fit of Caliri’s knitted take on bomber jackets and the sense of ease oozing from his deconstructed tailoring — from slim coats to loose double-breasted suits — stood out in the concise range for casting a new light on the Missoni codes, making the house’s signature graphic motifs appealing to a new generation.
The collection built on the daywear focus and pragmatic attitude Caliri has embraced since retaking the creative helm of the brand last year. Even better, it marked another step forward as he elevated the new designs and heritage techniques, such as the Caperdoni with the use of cashmere, new color combinations and integrating Lurex threads in the weft for extra shine.
This was especially seen in the sequined eveningwear looks, which were imbued with the same sense of nonchalance seen in the rest of the lineup. Think wide-ribbed dresses, second-skin knit frocks and sensual slip dresses that turn the game of dressing up into an unfussy act — one as spontaneous as throwing a cozy jacket on.
