Building on the military-inspired silhouettes in Pre-Fall 26, this direction evolves into a major statement for FW26. A combination of decorative customization with a sense of authority and heritage. Structured shapes and the ornate details of ‘Napoleonic’ jackets reflect the shift towards a more expressive clothing style, while remaining versatile for both day and evening.
George Keburia FW26
In his third show at London Fashion Week, George Keburia amps up his signature ‘militaria’ aesthetic. An exploration of “theatrical femininity” through the reinterpretation of vintage tailoring and ceremonial military codes in a modern context.
A black military jacket in hussar style with multiple horizontal rows of gold braiding and gold braiding on the cuffs. A faux poodle fur finish on the high collar and cuffs.
A vibrant blue, hussar-inspired jacket with silver piping and multiple button closures, paired with a matching fur-trimmed item.
A cropped jacket with characteristic hussar details, including horizontal black braided braiding, elegant silver-colored buttons and a high, velvet-trimmed stand-up collar.
Below are more jackets from the FW26 catwalk collections, reflecting the current trend of modern interpretations on ceremonial military clothing.
Balmain FW26 by Antonin Tron
A structured, cropped, aviator-inspired jacket in black with a high collar, epaulettes on the shoulders and large gold-tone crest buttons over a deep crew neck T-shirt.
Demeulemeester FW26 by Stefano Gallici
A dark blue double-breasted velvet jacket in military style with silver buttons and gold trim on the cuffs. An oversized, cream-colored shearling collar is layered over a white lace top with tiered ruffles and extended lace cuffs.
Elisabetta Franchi FW26
A navy blue peplum jacket with a high stand-up collar, gold button closures and a striking pleated peplum detail at the waist.
Etro FW26 by Marco De Vincenzo
A black, collarless military jacket in crepe wool with structured shoulders and single-breasted gold-colored ball buttons. Below this, a dark brown and burgundy red silk top with complex, multi-colored prints of tassels, chains and gold heraldic details.
Sinead Gorey FW26
A cropped denim jacket with military-inspired details, a stand-up collar and striking silver-colored buttons with relief along the front and cuffs in a ‘Napoleon’ or hussar style.
Khaite FW26 by Catherine Holstein
A black wool, military-inspired cropped jacket with striking gold cord details on the chest.
Kim Shui FW26
An updated Tang-style jacket in moss green jacquard with decorative closures and a red-black oversized faux fur trim.
Oscar Ouyang FW26
A cream colored textured sleeveless waistcoat with handmade embroidered embellishments in horizontal patterns. Plus an oversized trapper hat made of faux fur with long, braided tassels.
Zadig & Voltaire FW26
A denim blazer with a light wash, structured shoulders, a standing collar and silver-colored buttons along the front and cuffs. In addition, a long, narrow black ‘lavalliere’ scarf with a pattern of white five-pointed stars.
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