Men's Fashion Autumn Winter 2026/2027: Trends and Key Pieces

In this new editorial feature you will find the defining traits of the Setaccio autumn winter 2026/2027 selection, with practical guidance on how to wear its pieces, colours and shapes.
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Setaccio menswear for FW26 can be summed up in one formula: controlled contrasts.
Soft tailoring alongside technical outerwear, tactile surfaces alongside function, a deep but never gloomy palette, outdoor accents within a wardrobe that stays refined.

It is a season built on a curation of balances — luxury and practicality, softness and structure, classic and outdoor — in which tailoring remains, but lighter.

What are the key pieces of Setaccio menswear for winter 26/27?

Outerwear is the most defining block

This is one of the chapters where the Setaccio selection is most recognisable: dark down jackets, padded gilets, technical jackets, peacoats, bombers and hybrid versions. The volume is protective but clean; the technical side is made elegant by restrained colours and sophisticated surfaces.

Outerwear is never separate from the rest of the wardrobe: a dark down jacket over a tailored outfit can work, just as a textured fleece can when balanced by clean trousers and ankle boots.

To name a few: Herno is the main reference for performance made elegant, Moorer brings tailored construction into padded outerwear, Valstar remains an icon of Made in Italy outerwear with the Valstarino, C.P. Company signs research sportswear with its garment dyeing, and Pyrenex has been a French down specialist since 1859.

Knitwear is the bridge

The Setaccio knitwear selection is broad and tactile: mélange, patterns, stripes and brushed textures in dusty blues, greys, browns and cream. These are the elements that connect the tailored side to the informal one, and on their own they change the register of an entire look.

It ranges from the historic diamonds of Ballantyne to the manufacturing culture of Drumohr, from the artisanal dyeing of Avant Toi to the noble fibres of Colombo, through the research on stitches of Roberto Collina and the minimalism of A.P.C. and Officine Générale, to the chromatic freedom of Howlin'.

Trousers add depth

Neutral, earthy tones, corduroy, wool-look fabrics and volumes that are never rigid: the lower half of the look is what gives chromatic and material continuity to the whole.

Myths signs a large part of this autumn-winter selection, with timeless pieces in virgin wool and velvet, joined, among others, by the tailoring craft of PT Torino.
Jacob Cohen remains the Setaccio cornerstone for jeans, alongside the discreet luxury of Zegna and the sustainable Made in Italy denim of Haikure.

Footwear: the mix is intentional

In footwear too the logic of hybridisation remains: hiking boots and urban sneakers live alongside formal shoes — always right for official occasions, business and ceremonies.

It moves from the two-tone Weejuns penny loafers of G.H. Bass to the sneakers with a worn finish by Philippe Model, from the clean-lined ankle boots of Officine Creative to the essential sneakers of Autry, with their Eighties tennis feel and available for women too, through to the running shoes of Norda and Asics.
Closing the circle are the thick-soled derbies of Paraboot and the lace-ups of Santoni, another Setaccio cornerstone.

Accessories give character

At Setaccio the accessory is never a side note, but the detail that completes the register of a look.

The scarves and stoles of Pierre-Louis Mascia introduce multicolour, paisley and floral prints on silk and cashmere; Zegna works Oasi Cashmere into scarves and beanies; Orciani signs belts in bull leather and suede, with embroidery and laser work.

On the functional side, the leather backpacks and holdalls of Santoni sit alongside the technical Terravia and Refugio models by Patagonia; baseball caps and beanies complete the picture, from the P-6 Trucker to the wool goggle beanie by C.P. Company.

What are the colours of menswear for autumn winter 2026?

The colours of menswear for autumn winter 2026-27 at Setaccio start from a dark, neutral base — deep navy, charcoal, smoke grey, black, taupe and brown — continually warmed or lightened by cream, camel, olive and powder blue.

Brown in all its variations is the colour that most defines the season and confirms itself as a real alternative to black, especially on outerwear and footwear.

The accents are few and measured but act as focal points: rust, tobacco, burgundy, muted mustard and faded pink. It is a palette that works through nuance and combination rather than strong colours: the result is warm without being rustic, urban without turning cold.

• Structural base: navy, charcoal, grey, black, brown
• Warm neutrals: taupe, cream, camel, olive
• Accents: rust, burgundy, mustard, faded pink, powder blue

Which materials and fabrics define the season?

The Setaccio FW26 works on material: even when the colour is restrained, the surface avoids a flat effect.

• Wools and flannels with a soft hand, in herringbone, mélange and fine tailoring patterns
• Three-dimensional knitwear: stripes, jacquard, fair isle, ribs, textured stitches and brushed yarns
• Corduroy and denim, as an informal counterweight to the tailored side
• Nylon and technical fabrics, matte or glossy, for down jackets, gilets and performance outerwear
• Fleece and shearling effects, with textured collars that introduce visual warmth
• Leather and suede on accessories and footwear, in brown, black and grey tones

Corduroy deserves a note of its own: it is one of the key surfaces of the season. At Setaccio you will find it on PT Torino trousers, from fine-wale soft touch to French wale in cotton-lyocell, in grey and olive tones.

The new labels in the Setaccio FW26 selection

Three important names join the Setaccio selection this year, each with a precise role.

Patagonia

It introduces the most expressive outdoor pole of the season: fleeces with graphic patterns, waterproof jackets and functional pieces used as a counterpoint to the tailored side.
At Setaccio you will find the Synchilla Snap-T fleece, the Classic Retro-X, the Retro Pile, the Nano Puff down jacket and the Windshadow waterproof jacket.

The driving value of the brand is concrete sustainability: recycled materials, low environmental impact and garments built to last, with an essential aesthetic that makes them wearable well beyond the outdoor context.

Springa

Handcrafted Made in Italy footwear, founded in 2014 with the intention of creating non-serial shoes, recovering fabrics and valuing Italian craftsmanship. Its distinctive technical trait is autoclave vulcanisation: the natural rubber gains strength and elasticity, while the shoe is built by hand piece by piece.

At Setaccio the selection focuses on the Wavy model, in leather, suede and Olona cotton canvas, in limited edition.

Essensi

Knitwear and ready-to-wear born from a precise idea: turning unused yarns — cones destined for waste, differing in colour, quality and thickness — into garments that give value to the material. Recovery, authenticity and respect for materials are at the heart of the brand, which reads imperfection as an expressive resource rather than a flaw.

Presented among the new names at Pitti Uomo 109, Essensi is represented at Setaccio with Made in Italy knitwear in blends of wool, mohair, viscose and alpaca.

How to handle layering through the winter

The Setaccio FW26 is not designed for a single thermal level, but for progressive shifts between indoors and outdoors. Successful layering depends on proportions: keep the inner layers close to the body, leave the volume to the outer piece only and limit visible layers to three.

• Base layer: shirt or light knit, in cotton, merino wool or fine cashmere
• Mid layer: textured knitwear, padded gilet or unstructured jacket
• Outer layer: down jacket, coat or technical jacket, chosen for the actual temperature

Where to find the autumn winter 2026 2027 collection?

The FW26 collection is available at Setaccio online and in the boutique in the historic centre of Novara.

Since 1983 Setaccio has been selecting menswear, footwear and accessories from the most representative and innovative labels on the Italian and international scene, for an everyday masculine elegance that is impeccable in style, attentive to detail and defined by the highest quality.

If you are looking for ready-made inspiration, the Shop the Look section gathers the total looks of the season: complete outfits for men to browse and buy in a few clicks.

For pieces that need adjusting, Setaccio offers its own alterations service, available on online purchases too.

Frequently asked questions about Setaccio menswear for autumn winter 2026 2027

What are the trending colours for autumn winter 2026 2027?
The main colours are navy, charcoal, black and brown as a base, joined by cream, camel and olive. The accents of the season are rust, tobacco, burgundy and mustard.

Which pieces are essential in a men's wardrobe for winter?
Outerwear is the central piece of the season: a technical down jacket, a padded gilet or a structured jacket depending on the context. Alongside it you need textured knitwear, corduroy or wool-look trousers and a lighter tailored jacket.

How do you dress in autumn and winter without weighing down the look?
The rule is layering with three visible layers: a close-fitting base, a mid layer in knit or gilet, and an outer piece carrying the volume. A coherent palette across the three layers helps the look read as one.

Does brown really replace black this winter?
Brown does not replace black but sits alongside it as a second structural neutral. In the FW26 selection the two coexist: black remains the base for technical and formal pieces, while brown, tobacco and dark chocolate bring warmth to outerwear, trousers and footwear.

Which shoes are in fashion for men in autumn winter 2026?
The Setaccio season alternates three registers: loafers and clean models for formal wear, sneakers for everyday use between casual and running, hiking boots for the coldest moments. The dominant materials are leather and suede in brown, black and grey tones.

Which accessories complete a men's winter look?
Scarves and stoles in silk and cashmere, belts in leather or suede, baseball caps and wool beanies, plus backpacks and bags in leather and technical materials.