Materials report Fall/Winter ’26-27

The Autumn/Winter 2026/2027 season showcases a dynamic interplay between technological innovation and artisanal craftsmanship in materials and accessories.

Digital Innovation & Surface Treatments: Digital printing emerges as a key technique, with pony skins featuring animalier motifs, suedes with pictorial designs, and camouflage effects. Laser technology creates intricate geometric patterns combined with hand-stitching, while embossed digital prints in relief add dimensional depth to leather surfaces.

Texture & 3D Effects: Materials embrace tactile richness through craquelé finishes, laminated surfaces with moiré prints, and multi-height micro-studs creating three-dimensional effects. Hand-buffed leathers with antiqued finishes in fashionable colours dominate, alongside tumbled cowhides with natural, uneven grains.

Sustainable Materials Revolution: Bio-circular innovations take center stage, with vegetable-tanned leathers using natural tannins from chestnut and mimosa. Hemp-based alternatives (VGHN) offer biodegradable, breathable options, while CoriumTex transforms chrome-tanned leather scraps into new materials with 75% leather waste and 22% recycled PET.

Color & Pattern: Winter palettes feature hand-painted exotic skins, pearlescent finishes, and metallic foils with aged crackle effects. Check patterns in thick woven wool, sequin-embellished tweeds, and melange recycled yarn blends add visual interest.

Technical Accessories: Nordic-inspired square lace locks, quick-release plastic components, and Tyrolean leather welts for winter footwear reflect the season’s blend of functionality and style.