At Milan Fashion Week, Ten c showcased its new F/W 2026/27 collection designed by Alessandro Pungetti, which centres around the concept of the urban explorer. This collection beautifully blends the timeless allure of military aesthetics with innovative high-tech materials, embodying a spirit of progress, experimentation, and a continuous quest for new forms of expression. The materials themselves are the heart of the collection, serving as a central narrative in this modern expedition.
The colour palette remains anchored in classic military shades and is enhanced by tones of Ivory, Taupe, Charcoal, Olive Green, and bright Lime accents. In true Ten c fashion, colour is not merely a surface choice but a storytelling element.
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At the forefront is the iconic OJJ (Original Japanese Jersey), making a robust return in various interpretations. The garment-dyed version features a patinated, deeply textured surface that highlights the brand’s artisanal DNA. When piece-dyed and washed, OJJ takes on a softer, lived-in appearance that leads to new military-inspired designs. The down version introduces additional silhouettes with clear military references and superior thermal properties. The OJJ Ultralight 9 oz with Primaloft filling joins the lineup, ensuring maximum lightweight comfort and quick-drying capabilities. New to the collection is the OJJ Rubber Ultralight, featuring taped internal seams for complete waterproofing, available as the Kirkwool Anorak, Arran Jacket, and Milan Parka. All three models can be paired with new removable down inner jackets featuring a large diamond pattern, serving both as standalone pieces and mid-layers.
The collection also emphasises technical materials: technical nylon and ultra-light down fabrics are incorporated, soft to the touch, garment-dyed, and richly colored. Two new models crafted from matte nylon showcase detachable felt hoods. The signature Nylon Crinkle Combo OJJ returns, boasting a distinctive texture and military-inspired look.
Knitwear receives newfound significance this season, with generous volumes and tactfully rich surfaces, showcasing materials that marry warmth, comfort, and functionality. Dense chenille, three-dimensional bouclé, elastic felt wool, and heavy lambswool define a new balance of performance and texture. These knitwear pieces seamlessly integrate into Ten c’s outerwear world, shaping the total look for the season.
Under the title Urban Explorer, a fresh narrative emerges with colour stories featuring Bright White, Desert Sage, Asphalt Grey, and Matt Black—tones for those who wish to traverse the city quietly while uncovering its hidden spaces. Outerwear, mid-layers, trousers, and accessories mark the transition from technical heritage to urban present, where function becomes aesthetics, and materials find their own language through cut and colour. Two new puffer models in Nylon Crinkle Combo OJJ and piece-dyed Nylon Tactel have been developed specifically for this urban explorer line.
Returning as the signature piece is the Skye Ten Anorak, a symbol of the fusion between military tradition and urban interpretation. The new variants lean into technical fabrics, Primaloft insulation, and patterns inspired by urban structures, flooring, and architectural surfaces.
Ten c’s designs accompany the daily life of the modern explorer, crafted to withstand change and the test of time. As the city evolves, Ten c evolves alongside those who inhabit it.
