Max Mara Spring Summer 2026: A Blend of Modernity and Fantasy



Professor Ivan Allegranti is a seasoned freelance journalist and academic…
Unveiled at Milan Fashion Week, Max Mara’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection draws inspiration from Madame de Pompadour and the opulent charm of Rococo. Creative director Ian Griffiths reimagines 18th-century lightness and decorative exuberance with a fresh, unexpected twist for the brand.
Trench coats and pencil skirts embellished with golden motifs meet precise tailoring, while the ethereal petal skirt steals the spotlight. The palette shifts from beige and grey to deep black, enriched by prints inspired by cabinets of curiosities. A perfect dialogue between modern rigor and dreamlike fantasy.
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Professor Ivan Allegranti is a seasoned freelance journalist and academic based in Italy, with a strong foundation in law and a teaching role in Bratislava. His journey into the world of fashion began in an unlikely place, as an apprentice in a tailor’s shop. Quickly realising that his strengths lay not in the precision of the needle but in the art of storytelling, he turned his focus to chronicling the brands, artists, and visionaries who define the luxury industry. Today, he combines his legal expertise, academic insight, and narrative flair to bring depth and perspective into GAZETTA. @ivanallegranti