Elisabetta Franchi Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection

Once again, Palazzo Acerbi served as the quintessentially Milanese backdrop for Elisabetta Franchi’s show. This time, however, she invited her guests to step inside her world. Captivated by the aura of mystery around what is known as “the Devil’s House,” she sought to honor its history while envisioning her own future, transforming it into the brand’s baroque drawing room. “When I first saw this place, I was immediately drawn to it, because it was here that I envisioned my future woman. She is feminine, magnetic, self-assured, and has nothing to fear,”said Franchi.

With her spring ’26 collection, she set out to explore the interplay of light and shadow inherent in human nature, bringing into focus both the powdered delicacy of femininity and the darker allure of seduction. To this end, she used pink neon as a filter. As always the nuances of sensuality were there, expressed through structured silhouettes, fluidity of movement, the celebration of form, and a pared-down palette. “If there is one garment I would never give up, it is a floor-length oversized trench,” said the designer. The trench perfectly encapsulates her idea of functionality—embracing yet seductive. Among the season’s new ideas were Capri trousers paired with tailored suits, their sharp lines offset by blazers whose broad shoulders narrowed dramatically at the waist. Counterbalancing the masculine edge were jersey dresses that traced the body—distinguished by draping, cut-outs, and keyhole details— and fringes, which, in the designer’s words, “make the body dance.” From this pursuit of movement came variations in tripolino, leather, and sheer organza, applied to skirts, dresses, tops, and biker jackets.

Standout techniques included hand-sewn beaded nets on tulle or crochet, an ostrich-skin effect rendered on satin, and distressed, slashed denim. The palette moved between black, butter, nude, and boudoir pink, while stacked metal bracelets worn en masse lent a bold twist to the looks.