Milan Men’s Fashion Week remains the undisputed mecca of menswear, where tradition and innovation coexist with effortless authority. For Fall/Winter 2026, the city set the tone with confident silhouettes and refined experimentation: wide lapels, faux-fur-lined jackets, and rich plays of texture such as micro houndstooth that read like intricate prints from afar.
Across the runways and front rows, eyewear emerged as a defining accessory, with a wide spectrum of shapes, finishes, and attitudes reflecting the modern man’s multifaceted identity. From timeless aviators to sharp cat-eyes and bold statement frames, Milan once again proved that eyewear is no longer an afterthought, but a cornerstone of contemporary style.
As always, we’ve also tracked celebrity attendance throughout the week, curating the most talked-about and trending eyewear moments worn by actors, musicians, athletes, and tastemakers both on and off the runway.
Artistic Director Alessandro Sartori drew the soul of the collection from the concept of a family wardrobe, where timeless garments are passed down from father to son. Silhouettes designed to last for generations were paired with Zegna’s recent signature; infusion of pop colour, stretching beyond traditional masculine neutrals while remaining impeccably refined. Our favourite eyewear from the runway had to be the brushed gold half-rim aviators, subtly trapezoidal towards the bottom.
Danish actor and brand ambassador Mads Mikkelsen, as expected, graced the event in shades of grey, wearing matte brown Zegna EZ0290 49E sunglasses from our Winter 2025/2026 drop.
Actor Matt Smith was spotted in the front row, also wearing matte brown Zegna EZ0290 49E frames.
Spanish actor and model Álex Sánchez de Mora wore matte bronze Zegna EZ0289 sunglasses with brown lenses. We currently stock this model in gold with light green lenses — drop us a message for a special order of the exact frame worn by de Mora.
The world may be moving beyond traditional “old money” aesthetics, but Ralph Lauren, as a global powerhouse, continues to offer individuality for the coming season. Bringing a distinctly American sense of style and lifestyle to Milan, Ralph Lauren himself noted that the collection was inspired by the many ways men live opulent lives. Amid decorated cable knits, colour clashes, and varsity cardigans worn over the shoulder, we were drawn to the sharp cat-eye frames that shaped many of the runway looks.
Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Ka-fai attended in a rich velvet suit, elevated with pale gold Ralph Lauren RL7091 sunglasses. Drop us a message for special enquiries regarding this model.
Dan and Dean Caten returned Dsquared2 to Milan Fashion Week with a big, bold bang. Setting the wave rather than riding it. The collection was built with the slopes in mind, nodding to the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. And of course,
Hudson Williams of hit show
Heated Rivalry made a runway appearance that broke the internet (let’s not forget both the actor and the Catens are Canadian). Ski goggles dominated the show.
Portuguese footballer Rafael Leão was spotted in the front row wearing copper Dsquared2 D2 0168/S sunglasses with purple lenses. While this colourway has been discontinued, the black and gold version is available for pre-order.
Five members of creator collective The Elevator Boys lit up the evening, although only Jacob Rott arrived in shades, wearing black and gold Dsquared2 D2 0189/S/SE sunglasses with a detachable chain, available for pre-order.
Internet personality Pietro Tartaglione appeared perfectly on brand in a fitted suit, paired with silver Dsquared2 D2 0173 “Hype Silver” optical glasses, unmistakably Dan & Dean Caten-coded. Drop us a message for special enquiries regarding this model.
Titled
The Portraits of Men, the collection featured over 100 models presenting
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s vision; a revisiting of their predominantly Sicilian, subtly Milanese DNA through a more expansive masculinity. Wearable yet distinctly
dolce vita, the rotation of black, white, brown, and grey never felt repetitive. Square-shaped eyewear remains a Dolce & Gabbana staple, reworked season after season and always a worthy investment.
Wherever he goes, Benson Boone knows how to turn heads, radiating personality in retro-inspired yellow tortoiseshell Dolce & Gabbana DG4499 3330/85 sunglasses.
We loved how Italian actor Cristiano Caccamo played with texture. His black and gold Dolce & Gabbana DG4521 501/1 sunglasses from our Winter 2025/2026 drop elevated his monochromatic look.
Spanish blogger and creator Pelayo Díaz proved that slick can still be sleek, pairing a light grey striped suit with black and gold Dolce & Gabbana DG4496 501/87 sunglasses.
Turkish-American actor Kerem Bürsin attended in all-black Dolce & Gabbana DG6196 sunglasses. While this colourway has been discontinued, the black and gold version remains available and whispers affluence.
Clean, crisp, and unmistakably British in attitude, Paul Smith looked to his own past through a modern lens. The result was lightweight, relaxed tailoring that nodded to the late 1970s and 1980s while remaining relevant and wearable even for the soft-spoken men of tomorrow. The eyewear felt nostalgically simple yet powerful in its subtlety.
Lennon Gallagher effortlessly pulled off a floral runway piece, paired with octagonal Paul Smith Lovell sunglasses.
Spanish actor and model Álex Sánchez de Mora wore matte silver Paul Smith Matheson sunglasses with brown lenses.
Please contact us for special enquiries regarding Paul Smith eyewear from the latest collection.
It wouldn’t be Prada without challenging the status quo, breaking a few rules, and bending boundaries; from maximalist exaggerated cuffs and contrasting colour caped trenches to deliberately crumpled bucket hats. Both Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons are fluent in this language, and were among the first to declare that pencil-thin silhouettes are making a confident return. The eyewear underscored this proposition perfectly, with frames stretched ultra-wide from east to west, predominantly finished in broken white and paired with light-coloured to clear lenses. Safe to say, we couldn’t be more excited for these styles to land on our shelves.
Damson Idris arrived in Milan fresh from Golden Globes week, opting for relatively conservative Prada tailoring, offset by trend-forward black Prada PR B19S 16K08Z sunglasses that did all the talking.
Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro brightened the front row in an overshirt and trousers in a hue that was not quite blue, not turquoise, not lapis, and not even cerulean, paired with black Prada 09ZS sunglasses. We currently stock this best-selling model in black with pink lenses, transparent blue, transparent grey, transparent green, and an abstract orange and purple colourway.
Palestinian rapper Saint Levant wore matte silver Prada PR A53S 27506Z sunglasses with blue-to-yellow gradient lenses; a choice that appeared strikingly bold on paper, yet read as surprisingly demure when worn in reality.
Australian pop singer and brand ambassador Troye Sivan wore black Prada C08S sunglasses, a Prada exclusive that perfectly captured the house’s bold, future-facing eyewear direction.
Closing every Milan Fashion Week calendar for both womenswear and menswear has long been the privilege of the house of maestro Giorgio Armani, who passed away just ahead of the Spring/Summer 2026 womenswear presentation last September. The brand’s formula has always been clear, yet under the helm of Leo Dell’Orco, the horizon expands beyond familiarity. Lavish textures, so microscopic they appear monochromatic from afar, defined the collection: elegant, assured, and quietly brave. Amid an ocean of refined neutrals, it was the considered punch of green that caught our attention, particularly in the eyewear: striped acetate aviators paired with softly curved metal temples.
Following his appearance on the Dsquared2 runway, Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams joined the front-row gentlemen wearing light gold Giorgio Armani AR6171T half-rimmed octagonal frames. Contact us to order this style!
We also spotted Hudson Williams roaming the chic streets of Milan wearing another pair of Giorgio Aramani sunglasses - Contact us to order the Giorgio Aramani AR1512M model Hudson is wearing.
Ricky Martin, the king of Latin pop himself, made a rare outing in a camera-ready coat and sleek black Giorgio Armani AR6168 sunglasses.
Italian actor Luca Marinelli wore what proved to be the most-worn sunglasses at the show — also seen on Federica Pellegrini and Nicolás Furtado — the matte brown Giorgio Armani AR6173T round sunglasses.
Echoing the People We Meet on Vacation buzz, Tom Blyth attended the fashion show wearing the black version of Giorgio Armani AR6173T round sunglasses, lending his look a quiet cinematic edge.
Please contact us for special enquiries regarding Giorgio Armani eyewear from the latest collection.
As more iconic Italian houses and influential menswear brands prepare to unveil their collections, we anticipate even bolder eyewear moments, from heritage silhouettes reimagined to futuristic frames that challenge convention.
Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight the standout sunglasses and opticals defining the season, straight from Milan’s runways (also Paris Men's Fashion Week) and front rows.
Au Revoir,
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