#21: Cinematic Intimacy & 1940s Silhouettes, Milan Fashion Week F/W 26-27

Experience the art of everyday femininity of the fall/winter 2026-2027 collection of Alessandro Dell’Acqua showcased at Milan Fashion Week!

The brand #21 delivered the line rooted in “creative truth” and a beautifully raw, everyday femininity. Inspired by artist Sophie Calle’s famous 1981 photographic series “The Hotel”, where she documented the intimate belongings of hotel guests, and the surreal, innocent vanities of Federico Fellini’s film 8 ½, the runway became a beautifully polished exploration of elegant, cinematic voyeurism.

Stepping away from heavy structures, Dell’Acqua built the collection on a canvas of absolute black, using it as a neutral space to reset the narrative.

The wardrobe effortlessly balanced masculine tailoring with 1940s-inspired feminine silhouettes: think intentionally minimal white men’s shirts paired with cool wool trousers, contrasting against severe little white collars, fluid lace slip-dresses, and striking double black-on-pink brassieres.

It was an exquisite investigation into the simple truths of a woman’s everyday wardrobe, unveiled in its purest form, right down to the season’s standout accessory, the medium-size Cabiria bag.

Tap into FashionTV to stream the unedited runway playback of the main catwalks from Milan Fashion Week, and let us know in the comments who is your favorite for the coming season!

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