For the Spring/Summer 2026 season, the Italian luxury house Testoni invites us into a daydream stitched in sun-kissed leather. Bathed in the golden light of the Tuscan countryside, the SS26 Women’s Collection captures the sensory richness of summer — from the scent of blooms in the air to the shimmering hues of hillside landscapes — and channels it into a vibrant, modern celebration of Italian elegance.
SS26 bags from the presentation at the new Testoni boutique on Via Manzoni, Milan
Known for its deep-rooted craftsmanship and unwavering dedication to refined detail, Testoni’s latest collection speaks to a new generation of confident women who move seamlessly between heritage and innovation, boldness and grace. Each piece from the SS26 collection is a wearable postcard from Tuscany, evoking radiant skies, lush olive groves, and the rich textures of sun-warmed stone.
The collection begins where it always does for Testoni: with impeccable materials. Handcrafted in the finest Italian and French calf leathers — supple nappa, structured box-calf, and textured grainy finishes — the SS26 designs combine traditional shoemaking techniques with a forward-thinking spirit. In a world flooded with fast fashion, Testoni remains a beacon of slow luxury, where every cut and curve tells a story.
Accessories take center stage, not as mere complements but as full expressions of mood and style. Signature bags such as the Enzo, Jole, and Wizard return in both smooth and iconic “Intreccio” woven finishes, with the Amedeo debuting in a charming new mini size — compact, yet impossibly chic. The Wizard backpack, offered in elegant intreccio black and a cool ash-toned leather, positions itself as a must-have for the cosmopolitan woman in motion.
Testoni’s mastery of color is in full bloom. Rich hues like poppy red, olive green, and peacock blue give life to each design, reflecting the brand’s ability to evoke the outdoors — the warm sun, the lush landscape, the freedom of summer — with every accessory. The palette is unapologetically bold, yet always refined, allowing wearers to express both their individuality and connection to nature.
But if the bags set the tone, the shoes — oh, the shoes — define the rhythm of SS26. The new “Mannish Collection” draws from the house’s menswear heritage, reimagining formal codes through a distinctly feminine lens. Think strong silhouettes with softened edges: bold New Classic shoes that speak of power and presence, yet glide with elegance.
Elsewhere, architectural clogs bring sculptural edge, while deconstructed lace-ups suggest subtle rebellion. The ever-versatile drivers feature Intreccio-woven soles and a fresh spiral hardware detail — a reinterpreted nod to Testoni’s archival signatures. Meanwhile, flats gleam in luminous colors, and chunky slip-ons offer comfort with attitude. Completing the story, the featherlight Timeless Sneaker arrives in a kaleidoscope of summer shades, designed to move effortlessly from city streets to coastal getaways.
What unites the entire collection is a philosophy that goes beyond fashion — it’s a vision of living well. Testoni doesn’t just dress its clientele; it captures their rhythm, their season, their story. The SS26 collection embodies the art of effortless elegance: vivid, versatile, and alive with spirit.
