Umit Benan's Menswear Fall 2026: A Blend of Corporate Cool and Mountain Escape
As the week winds down, the corporate elite bid farewell to their desks and embark on a weekend getaway to the mountains. This escapist mindset was the muse for Umit Benan's fall collection, drawing inspiration from a cherished memory of his childhood in St. Moritz, where he and his father donned the iconic color-blocking fashion of the 1980s.
Benan's vision for his ultra-high-net-worth clients and C-suite businessmen involves expanding their wardrobes while maintaining a sense of sophistication. His collection features rib-knit polos in Klein blue or bubblegum pink, plunging V-neck sweaters in mustard, turquoise knit hoodies, and burnished burgundy shawl-collared cardigans layered beneath sartorial pieces.
For those who prefer to stay in the city, Benan offers a more relaxed take on the mountain retreat. Wide-lapeled cashmere coats and fluid double-breasted suits can remain in the wardrobe, updated with stylish padded bomber jackets in high-tech silk, gentle suede blazers, and cocooning shearling coats.
True to his 80s obsession, Benan's signature silhouette—broad and boxy shoulders, elongated blazers, and pleated fluid pants—has been reimagined with a modern twist. Inspired by fashion masters like Giorgio Armani, Gianfranco Ferré, and Nino Cerruti, Benan introduced rounded shoulders, tonal blazers, and mélange crewnecks, creating a feast of cashmere plushness. His style heroes, from John F. Kennedy Jr. to Aristotele Onassis, further inspire his contemporary take on dandyism, resulting in a collection that exudes the look of modern royalty.
