In the large realm of content creators, the algorithm has a tendency to cyclically favor some profiles, like David Carmi, aka “confidenceheist,” who pops up on screens for stopping strangers with his recurring query: “What makes you confident?”
If he had taken a quick trip to Milan and encountered the Missoni women who strutted down the fall 2026 runway, he would have hit the content jackpot. For creative director Alberto Caliri found a way to make attitude speak louder than any of the house’s patterns in his latest effort.
Big shoulders and a smart way of layering were the stars of this strong collection, marked by echoes of the ‘80s and a focus on outerwear, which Caliri has been pushing forward for several seasons.
Roomy martingale coats, oversize shearling jackets and the generous volumes of patterned bombers were the external layers of stratified looks that amplified the models’ attitude, each advancing with their hands in the pockets of mannish pleated pants or leather Bermudas.
Backstage, Caliri pointed to archival images of a Missoni presentation in 1978 plastered on his mood board — the brand’s first that showed the women’s and men’s collections together, before the term “coed” term was widely used. A longtime fan of such duality, the designer balanced the overall mannish appeal of the collection with a series of midi-length dresses that mimicked two-piece ensembles, pairing slouchy top parts with body-hugging bottoms.
A testament to Caliri’s penchant for unfussy designs, these knitted frocks came in maxi stripes and unexpected sparkling versions, which added to other separates crafted from jacquard textiles interwoven with Lurex threads and sequins and that delivered the maximalist options of this savvy daywear collection.