The Adriatica collection from Santoni for Spring Summer 2026 draws directly from the landscapes of Le Marche. Here, sea and hills meet in a natural rhythm reflected in the textures and tones of the new men’s line. The collection explores balance, ease, and simplicity, drawing from the hues of the Adriatic, Blu Adriatico, Quercia, Terracruda, Miele, and Arancio Santoni, to build a palette grounded in experience and nature.
SHOES
Central to the collection, Seta suede introduces a tactile softness that defines much of the footwear and accessories. This material features across loafers, derbies, and sneakers, shaped through handwork and finished in Velatura for a depth of tone that reads both subtle and deliberate. Arancio Santoni, the house’s signature orange, acts as a visual anchor throughout.
Santoni uses the Goodyear Reverse construction as the structural foundation of the season’s key silhouettes. This method offers flexibility and comfort without sacrificing shape. The Carlo loafer returns in both its classic and driving variations, with unlined Seta suede and a leather sole that integrates rubber inserts for better traction. Other styles such as the double-buckle shoes and brogued lace-ups in Origine leather adopt the same base, made distinctive through Velatura Infinito’s layered colors.
Two signature techniques, Intrecci and Serpentine, take center stage to shape both form and texture. Each technique requires hand-cutting and shaping of leather to build dimensional patterns. The penny loafer and its double-buckle counterpart benefit from this tactile focus. Their surfaces gain added visual rhythm through every measured cut and curve.
Seta suede also defines Santoni’s refreshed casual offering. A rubber-soled loafer now comes with front leather laces, while the Montecarlo sneaker reimagines classic Derby lines with a lightweight molded sole and elasticated laces. The design emphasizes comfort through unlined Carezza leather and accents in Origine. Arancio trims and tread motifs give each pair a contemporary identity. Meanwhile, the Clean sneaker is now offered in the textured Serpentine finish for a different take on minimalism.
Santoni extends its design language into accessories, introducing the Vanguard line of backpacks, weekender bags, and briefcases. Made from Seta suede with hand-colored leather inserts, these pieces echo the shoe palette while responding to travel and work needs. Tones such as Azzurro Metauro, Quercia, and Miele define the collection, matched with functional details including padded handles, hidden pockets, and double zip closures. While the Vanguard models favor softer structure, the calfskin briefcases in Terracruda and Azzurro Metauro introduce sharper lines and more formal proportions.
