The art of form

Sergio Rossi unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 collection under the direction of Creative Director Paul Andrew. In his sophomore season, Andrew further develops the house’s innovative vocabulary, seamlessly blending sculptural silhouettes, artisanal softness, and cutting-edge craftsmanship to create a collection that unites art, design, and technology. At the heart of the SS26 presentation lies a collaboration with artist Richard Zinon, whose gestural brushwork and earthy palette echo the season’s sculptural wedges and rich walnut tones.

A dialogue between fashion and fine art, a video project that explores the intersection of masterful craftsmanship and elevated artistic expression, inviting viewers into Richard’s studio to witness the expressive journey of his creative process.The film unfolds through the language of light and shadow, where light becomes more than a visual element—it is a metaphor for revelation, transformation, and intimacy. The camera moves with deliberate grace, unveiling selections from the Sergio Rossi SS26 collection alongside Richard’s artworks, presenting them as sacred objects within the artist’s world of inspiration.Minimalist music, interwoven with tactile sounds and composed by Frédéric Sanchez, guides the viewer through this immersive exploration of artistry and design.

For Milan Fashion Week, Richard Zinon has created an immersive installation of canvases that frame the shoes as if they were artworks themselves. Together, Paul Andrew and Zinon present the new Sergio Rossi collection as a private viewing that seamlessly bridges the worlds of fashion and fine art, highlighting the profound connection between creativity and craftsmanship.Press, talent, and buyers have been invited to the brand’s Milan showroom to discover the new SS26 collection, distinguished by sculptural silhouettes, artisanal softness, and innovative processes that reaffirm the maison’s bold and contemporary vision.

For this season, Paul Andrew expands the Sergio Rossi vocabulary through three interwoven themes. Sculptural form defines the silhouettes, with installation-inspired wedges featuring cut-out arches, flared heels, and conical bases that evoke architecture and abstract art. Softness shapes every construction, from deconstructed loafers and supple ballerinas to pliant uppers and cushioned, rattan-clad footbeds that mould naturally to the wearer. Finally, material and craft innovation propel the collection forward through the fusion of galvanised carbon fibre with storm-felled “windfall” wood, complemented by hand-woven twine, rope, and the house’s signature calf and mirrored leathers.