THEto Milan Fashion Week does not disappoint those who love statement accessories. In particular, the eyeglasses and sunglasses which transform many runway looks into true protagonists of style. Among them Autumn-Winter 2026/2027 collections new generation eyewear establishes itself as a distinctive – and essential – detail of the look, even in the cold season.
Both in the enveloping and more geometric shapes, the ones prevail XXL measurements. Because next winter, eye-catching – and why not, exaggerated – shapes are the key detail to add a bold and fascinating note to the look. Even when the sun isn’t shining.
Fendi: all-round urban chic
At his first Milan Fashion Week at the helm of Fendi, Maria Grazia Chiuri brings to the catwalk a concept that mixes sartorial rigor and urban spirit, and the glasses are the perfect reflection of this. The most memorable models – all with very dark lenses – are those a mask with a strong character. Often in version oversizedwith a modern cut but with a sober elegance.
A detail from Fendi’s Autumn-Winter 2026/2027 fashion show. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
This type of silhouette pairs perfectly with the dark tailored coats and black leather jackets seen on the catwalk, creating a graphic effect and contemporary that speaks of strength and personality. THE’almost futuristic sporty allurecombines with a sophisticated minimalist aesthetic, becoming a key narrative element in the modern wardrobe.
Prada: pastel lenses and geometric sophistication
In clear contrast, Prada presents instead a more ethereal, feminine vision. The rectangular and flattened frames, with thin but incisive profiles, focus on elements of discreet luxury such as metal or mother-of-pearl bridges. The prescription lenses expand horizontally, giving the face a crystalline charm.
How do they match? According to the Milanese fashion house, cozy garments such as knitted cardigans in bright colors, which recall moments indoors on winter weekends in the mountains. But also with gray grisaille coats in a business meeting style in the metropolis, to stand out from the group without mincing words.
Etro: elongated cat‑eye, boho elegance
Etro includes a reinterpreted version of the classic glasses in its collection cat-eyenow equipped with more elongated and slender lines. A model that brings a feeling of sophisticated retro femininity, but with a modern twist.
A backstage look from the Etro Fall Winter 2026/2027 fashion show. (Photo by Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images)
Key details: the tapered rust-colored lenses and the elements of the frame, which recall the vibrant palette of the collection. They are perfect glasses for the most sophisticated evening looks. Paired with a printed silk shirt or a flowing dress, they create a touch of vintage glamor that releases a strong contemporary personality.
Gucci: the maxi black glasses for a modern Jackie
“Go big or go home”. This could be the motto of the glasses seen in the Gucci fashion show. In a stellar catwalk that sees models of the caliber of Kate Moss, Emily Ratajkowski, Mariacarla Boscano and Elsa Hosk, the sunglasses However, they take center stage thanks to their extreme size and darkness.
A detail from the Gucci fashion show. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for Gucci)
After all, he writes it anyway Demna Gvasalia in the press kit published on Instagram: «Gucci is theatricality, passion, excess, contradiction, love and hate, triumph and collapse, pride and vulnerability, perseverance, chaos, genius».
Everything is distilled in the collection and in the accompanying sunglasses. Black but shiny, without edges but charismatic. They are the common thread that unites outfits that are light years apart. From the bon ton trench coat to the Jackie O’ with the gold buttons and dark silk shirt, to the dominatrix leather top with fur band and high-waisted jeans. Which would seem (almost) an intentional cross-over with the epic style of Donatella Versace.
