Under Marco De Vincenzo’s creative direction, the House of Etro entered a new era that honored its rich heritage of lush textiles and intricate prints while embracing a more tactile, almost elemental approach to design.
For Etro’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection, De Vincenzo’s inspiration was as deep as the brand’s history: a return to primordial matter. “I wanted something dense, tangible—garments that feel shaped by time itself,” he explained. That philosophy materialized in fabrics that felt sculpted rather than sewn, with layered textures creating an almost geological effect. Paisleys and florals didn’t merely sit atop the fabric; they seemed to emerge from within.
The runway reflected this alchemy of past and present. Women’s silhouettes were fluid yet powerful, draping across the body in asymmetrical lines, punctuated by pleated details that cinched the waist. A standout look—a deep sapphire robe coat in wool embroidered with swirling gilded motifs—embodied the collection’s essence: heritage steeped in myth, made contemporary. Fringed dresses in rich ochres and forest greens fluttered like autumn leaves, while corduroy and denim pieces adorned with painterly floral prints grounded the collection in an earthy romance.
The men’s offering echoed this organic opulence. Duffle coats in psychedelic velvets, oversized robe jackets, and structured outerwear in brushed wool felt nostalgic and futuristic. De Vincenzo played with contrast, pairing raw, primal textures with precise tailoring to contrast the untamed and refined. Once again, he had woven Etro’s DNA into something new, something timeless. This collection didn’t just dress the body—it told a story, one stitched with the threads of history, nature, and an ever-evolving future. Etro.