The Tamesis
Maccapani’s fall 2026 show began with an invitation-only approach. The brand has opened its new home at Via Leopardi 26, which is more than just a traditional boutique. Here one might encounter vintage items or jewelry, as well as accessories from other small independent brands – the only constant is Margherita Maccapani Missoni’s perspective, as everything is an extension of her personal taste.
She encourages visitors to practice “looking in the window,” as if observing her world from the outside. A collaboration with the café across the street has begun to take shape, with the aim of nurturing a community. Maccapani Missoni herself appears in the images, and the women chosen to present the collection are not necessarily professional models, but her family and close friends.
“Development always starts with a need. It’s about me and it’s about all Lady Maccas, I’m proud to wear the clothes and call them friends,” said the designer. “When I first launched Maccapani, the range was much broader. I’m used to developing all-encompassing collections to create a complete wardrobe. However, I quickly realized that while people were responding to the vibe, they weren’t sure what Maccapani really stood for. The following year, my focus shifted to peeling back the layers.” That’s why, for fall 2026, she once again set out to refine and reiterate the brand’s aesthetic principles.
Her focus remained on rich, textured jersey jacquards—now iconic—for cropped trousers, lace-up mini cardigans and sheath dresses. This season, she extends her exploration into wool-like jacquards, cut into overshirts and padded into bomber jackets. Fluffy fully formed mesh, two-toned double knit, weightless drop-stitched lamé and grid-structured textures complete the picture: an visceral study in knitwear that feels completely organic given her heritage. The same approach appears in seamless nylon mesh pieces—stretch body-shaping bodysuits, skirts and dresses defined by a tubular structure. Among accessories, belts made from recycled vintage clothing pockets replace handbags, quietly signaling that the brand may be launching a new proposition.
