The elegance of the Italian

The elegance of the Italian "Art of Living" rediscovering its identity through material excellence and the softness of the Tod’s Pashmy project

2026.01.19 MAIN FASHION

Text Davide Di Santo

Set within the storied and iconic walls of Villa Necchi Campiglio, Tod’s new menswear collection celebrates a return to authentic and cultured conviviality, where Italian craftsmanship translates into pieces designed to inhabit time far beyond the season’s fleeting trends.

The Tod’s Fall/Winter 2026/27 narrative is far more than a stylistic exercise; it is a manifesto of what we define as the “Italian art of living,” an aesthetic that rejects ostentation in favor of tangible, discreet substance. At the heart of this vision stands the Winter Gommino, an icon returning to its original proportions to reaffirm an identity that never needs to shout to be noticed. In its suede versions lined with cashmere or shearling, the Gommino becomes a tactile sanctuary designed for winter altitudes, while the hand-burnished leather variant enhances its metropolitan versatility, making it the cornerstone of a transversal wardrobe. Yet, it is within the Pashmy project that material research reaches its absolute zenith: a leather of rare quality that borrows its extraordinary lightness and softness from fine pashmina, challenging traditional perceptions of leather to dress masculine staples.

“In a world dominated by artificial intelligence, we continue to support and celebrate artisanal intelligence — that collection of human gestures and skills that make every object unique and impossible to replicate mechanically.”

The Coach Jacket, in warm and sophisticated tones, and the Castello Jacket — an architectural interpretation of the blazer with patch pockets — thus become emblems of functional elegance. Each individual piece is certified by the signature of the artisan who shaped it, a detail that transforms the garment into a collective work of manual wisdom. This drive toward the future, rooted in tradition, continues with the Red Dot: an urban sneaker that blends structural flexibility with the technological innovation of an extralight sole, marked by that signature red dot on the heel serving as a modern code of belonging.

 

Weaving these threads together is the film “The Italian Touch,” set in a domestic yet solemn atmosphere. Here, a group of real friends — chosen for their authenticity rather than a curated pose — gathers around a table, celebrating the sacred value of sharing. In this setting, luxury sheds all unnecessary layers to rediscover its purest dimension: that of quality of life, sincere relationships, and an extraordinary sense of normality that only true craftsmanship can render eternal.

 

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