The historic Bagatti Valsecchi Museum became the stage for fashion, beauty and artistry as Emerging Talents Milan presented its Spring/Summer 2026 showcase. The event brought together a curated selection of international designers, each unveiling collections that celebrated craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and contemporary elegance.
Marie Massimo: Timeless Craft Meets Contemporary Elegance
Marie Massimo introduced her couture collection of ultra-luxury, one-of-a-kind bags, each hand-crafted as a unique work of art. Inspired by the world’s oldest known bag belonging to the Iceman Ötzi, the collection revived ancient leather-weaving traditions with a modern sensibility. Rendered in pastel shades of mint green, baby pink, sky blue, and turquoise, the designs embodied quiet luxury with polished stainless steel and 24-karat gold-plated accents. Crowning the showcase was a singular masterpiece, adorned with artwork by a legendary artist with over six decades of experience-a testament to the brand’s dedication to timeless craftsmanship and understated elegance.
Olesya Sakhro: Embroidered Prophecies
Ukrainian designer Olesya Sakhro unveiled Embroidered Prophecies, a collection of four extraordinary bags that transcend fashion to become living artifacts. Through intricate hand embroidery and symbolic motifs, each bag represented a narrative of time, transformation, and vision. From the Oracle of Time to the Pulse of the Prophetic Flame, the pieces carried the weight of prophecy and memory, merging craftsmanship with storytelling. Sakhro’s philosophy-where every stitch becomes a word in an endless dialogue with time-resonated powerfully in this poetic debut.
Artuyt: Urban Mirage
Armenian brand Artuyt continued its mission of transforming art into wearable fashion with the launch of Urban Mirage, a silk scarf collection inspired by the collages of contemporary artist Tigran Hamalbashyan. Each scarf, crafted from the finest natural silk, explored themes of air pollution, urban traffic, and city life through bold patterns and layered compositions. The collection invited guests to reflect on the challenges of modern urban environments while celebrating creativity as a form of awareness. With Urban Mirage, Artuyt reaffirmed its position as a bridge between contemporary art and global fashion.
Anton Giulio Grande: A Tribute to Frida Kahlo
Closing the evening was renowned Italian couturier Anton Giulio Grande, who presented Frida, his Spring/Summer 2026 collection dedicated to the legendary Mexican artist. The show featured 11 looks in luxurious leathers and rich embroideries – asymmetrical tops in suede, pony skin, and nappa, gypsy-style skirts with fringes of leather and crystals, and a standout leather jacket bearing Kahlo’s image. Grande drew inspiration from Kahlo’s strength, resilience, and unconventional spirit, weaving folk motifs, ruffles, pleats, and vibrant colors into flowing silhouettes. His tribute embodied Kahlo’s philosophy of turning pain into beauty, marking one of the most powerful moments of the showcase.
BanGel: Innovation Meets Self-Care
Adding a touch of beauty innovation, BanGel by Bang Nanobiotech introduced its advanced eye patches and hydrogel face masks. Founded in Milan in 2020, the brand has revolutionized skincare with its patented BanGel matrix – crafted from 90% natural, biodegradable materials. Each patch and mask acts as a “second skin,” delivering active ingredients with precision, freshness, and exceptional comfort. From Luminova brightening eye patches to Hyaluxe-NOVE anti-aging treatments and next-generation hydrogel face masks, BanGel redefined skincare as both an act of self-love and a sustainable luxury ritual.
A Celebration of Emerging Talent and Timeless Heritage
The Emerging Talents Milan Spring/Summer 2026 showcase reaffirmed the platform’s mission to spotlight independent designers whose work merges heritage with modernity. Set against the opulent backdrop of the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, the evening highlighted fashion as both art and cultural dialogue, bridging past traditions with future visions.
Photo Credits Launchmetrics, Anna Minaeva
Producer Tariel Bisharyan
Fashion Director Lucine Ayanian
Beauty Director Valeria Orlando
Make Up Assistant Massimo Leotta
Head of Hair Juan Lino
Hair and Backstage Team Fashion For Future
Backstage Manager Ana Sofia Alfaro
Beauty Partner BanGel
Partner Brands Julie Stavkova, Raquel Costa, Bianca Barbulescu, Ana Sofia Alfaro, Nicole Farhi, AVOIE Milan
Partners
DNA Made in Italy, Hay-Hay Concept, VOR Academy, Bang Nanobiotech, Arteria Exhibit
