At the Giorgio Armani show, Leo Dell’Orco preserves the designer’s legacy

The Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 2026-2027 menswear show closed Milan Fashion Week and marked designer Leo Dell’Orco’s first collection for the Italian house. As Giorgio Armani’s longtime right-hand man, Dell’Orco has been handling the men’s collections since the legendary designer passed away in September 2025.

By The Editorial Team.

The Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 2026–2027 show at Milan Fashion Week — The Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 2026–2027 show.

A Giorgio Armani runway by Leo Dell’Orco

The Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show was unveiled on the last day of Milan Fashion Week. Following the Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2026 shows – the last collections on which Giorgio Armani worked before his passing in September 2025 – designer Leo Dell’Orco unveiled a very personal menswear collection, his first solo endeavor.

Right-hand to the Italian maestro for nearly forty years, alongside Silvana Armani – Giorgio Armani’s niece and artistic director of the womenswear collections for several years now – Leo Dell’Orco presents a collection that is both elegant and seemingly effortless.

Far more than just a dive into the brand’s heritage, this new collection stands as a tribute. The collection revamps the house’s codes with subtlety. The wardrobe reworks the fluidity of airy, silky, iridescent fabrics that continue to captivate with each new season. A show that remains true to the spirit of the house, enriched by motifs that have graced the garments of the great couturier since the beginning.

A Fall/Winter 2026–2027 collection inspired by the house’s heritage

For this collection, the house of Giorgio Armani delves into muted, understated tones. Shades of olive green, amethyst purple, and deep blue blend seamlessly on the runway, layered with a palette of grey, beige, taupe, and black colours.

These hues are paired with noble fabrics, such as velvet, crêpe, brushed cashmere, and felted wool. Not to forget leather, which is meticulously handcrafted. Regarding the cuts, the silhouettes remain understated, drawing on a range of inspirations. They draw from traditional Japanese garments and ski parkas to classic, large tailoring.

Another major trend of this Fashion Week, which didn’t fool the sharp eye of Leo Dell’Orco, is the cardigan. Created in collaboration with knitwear specialist Alanui, the piece is worn buttoned up or open here, striking a perfect balance between casualness and refinement.