Alessandro Dell’Acqua was in a bit of a nostalgic mood for spring 2026, as he mixed end-of-‘80s preppy with nods to ‘90s punk, crafty crocheted pieces with a DIY feel and glitzy glam touches in his latest outing.
Just like blurred memories, his exercise resulted in a rich layering of references, prints and textures in looks that telegraphed a younger and at times more rebellious spirit compared to his signature cinematic ladylike muse.
Respecting the feminine-masculine duality he has a penchant for, Dell’Acqua alternated girly attire and tomboy-ish ensembles on the runway, playing with transparencies, ruffles and lingerie elements for the former and veering more toward checks, studs and sporty accents for the latter.
Most of all the collection stood out for its smart styling. Dell’Acqua’s easy-to-approach and commercially viable separates were amplified in their effect by the clashing combinations, which rode the quiet-no-more wave that is growing in Milan this season. Everyday sweaters nonchalantly wrapped around the neck; sheer polka dot dresses offering a glimpse of floral-printed bras; silk slip dresses peeking from under pleated duchesse frocks; airy chiffon skirts revealing flashy brocade shorts or layered on top of other skirts in different fabrications were all ways to freshen up one’s closet with ease and a too-cool-to-care attitude.
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