Doucal’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection emerges as a serene oasis of artisanal craftsmanship, inviting us on a metaphorical journey through the quiet, colourful landscapes of Italy’s deserts. In these timeless spaces, where bare yet stunning terrains are sculpted by wind and stillness, every detail narrates a story. This inspiration draws from the “Terre du Désert,” reflecting essential, powerful, and sensuous landscapes. The collection seeks to rediscover an aesthetic moulded by nature and tinged with light.
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In this narrative, “desert” transcends the conventional imagery of sand and dunes, offering a more nuanced concept. It embodies an expansiveness filled with silence, where bare, open spaces distil matter into its very essence. It captures the sublimity of Murgia, the natural geometries of the Accona desert, the gorges of the Marche region, and the sun-drenched expanses of remote Sardinia and Sicily.
Here, beauty is not always apparent; it reveals itself to those who are attuned to its subtleties. These spaces create an “aesthetic of the essential,” where every form is exposed, and each colour is softened by the passage of time.
Much like oases, these locations far removed from chaos and noise suggest a new rhythm—one of slowness, observation, and authenticity. They echo the foundational principles that have guided Doucal’s vision for years: a style that does not chase trends, but is instead rooted in carefully selected materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and understated details.
The SS26 collection is characterised by balanced silhouettes and textured materials, reflecting a pursuit of “the essential” as a form of refined expression. The colour palette traverses sandy hues, elevated by the vibrancy of Horizon Blue, a natural shade evoking the depth of the horizon and the promise of an oasis of beauty and tranquillity.
Within this symbolism of luminous and tranquil horizons, two new icons of SS26 are set to take shape.
