March 2, 2026 |
115 years in, Fila is confidently over pretending it’s just for the pitch. Fila Milano AW26, under Alistair Carr, landed in Milan yesterday with swagger and a very clear brief: take the heritage, make it metropolitan.
Sportswear was the sweet spot. Think PE teacher energy but elevated. Tracksuits came sliced and reconsidered, classic trackies for men, neat slit skirts for women. Knit polos had one side of the collar tucked, the other flicking out in contrast. Sweatshirts were tied preppy-style round the neck. Crisp poplin shirts were finished with satin striped ties shoved halfway in, like you got dressed in a rush but still nailed it.
The palette was muted primary: navy, burgundy and sky blue against black, cream, tan and army green, with sharp hits of yellow. Colourblocking kept it graphic. Wool coats with big lapels, rain macs and car coats added a whiff of Milanese propriety, while blazers came with motorsport snap cuffs and zip pockets. Nylon gussets, waterproofed wools and tapeless zips meant the performance side was baked in, not broadcast.
Layering was half the fun. Turtlenecks under shirts, sweaters looped over shoulders, grey zip knits over leather Bermudas. A panelled mesh and cotton midi dress with lace trim edged into evening. Buttery leather trousers under an athletic mesh overcoat felt knowingly extra. A full leather suit, blouson and slick trousers, had proper attitude.
Finished with slouchy leather bags gripped in black gloves and strappy balletic trainers built for an accelerated city pace, it read sharp, assured and entirely contemporary. Not sport dressing up as fashion, but sport grown up – considered, confident and ready for wherever the day goes.
Photography Courtesy of Fila.
