In the midst of Milan’s sizzling heat, Tod’s offered guests a refreshing escape at Club Gommino — the brand’s open-air lounge nestled in the verdant garden of Villa Necchi Campiglio. The occasion marked the presentation of Tod’s SPRING 2026 collection, designed by Matteo Tamburini, who brought a breath of seaside air to the city with a vision rooted in Italian summer leisure.
Guests lounged with iced drinks and handheld fans, observing models posed poolside in a tableau of effortless elegance. A tennis court installation under a refrigerated canopy showcased the season’s accessories, reinforcing the collection’s playful summer spirit.
Matteo Tamburini, a native of Pesaro — a resort town in Italy’s Marche region — drew on his personal memories of villeggiatura: sun-drenched beaches, striped umbrellas, and the unhurried charm of afternoons under canvas tents. This nostalgia informed the essence of the SPRING 2026 collection, described by Tamburini as “balanced comfort,” where refined casualwear meets subtle sportiness.
The collection focused on movement and material: breezy travel-ready wools, sherbet-toned suede, and striped silk canvas. Shirts echoed the airiness of deck chair fabrics, while the palette — inspired by Josef Albers’ chromatic studies — highlighted hues that subtly shift with the light.
Tamburini stayed true to Tod’s heritage, reworking its codes with understated elegance and natural polish. Eschewing fleeting trends, he instead offered what felt like a personal and poetic expression of ease — a fitting philosophy for a spring collection that celebrates the luxury of slowing down.
Photos: Roman Horbun
