For me, the most compelling developments this season were in leather goods.
The Extra Bag L27 appeared in structured Saddle Leather, with striking shades of Irish blue, burgundy and mustard yellow. Compared with the softer, often greyed-down palette I associate with earlier versions, these richer colours bring a sharper definition to the bag’s geometric silhouette.
The Loom Bag has also received a practical update. Previously, accessing the interior meant undoing the fastening first. Now, a turn of the LP-logo lock allows the flap to open directly. It is a small adjustment, but one that makes a real difference in everyday use. I captured these details in my video from the presentation, which accompanies this article.
The ready-to-wear, by contrast, left me less excited. The menswear felt relatively subdued, while some of the womenswear looks struck me as rather dated. Even the styling cards built around different lifestyles and occasions largely showed combinations that felt familiar and readily found elsewhere.
That is not a criticism of the clothes’ quality. Speaking with fabric specialists at the presentation reminded me just how much expertise Loro Piana has accumulated in natural fibres, weaving and finishing. It is precisely because the house has such extraordinary materials and such recognisable classics that I hope to see more distinctive styling.
Luxury as an Elegant Solution to Real Life
In a 2025 interview with System , Luisa Loro Piana recalled something her late husband, Sergio Loro Piana, often said:
“I don’t do fashion; I give my friends and clients elegant solutions.”
I suspect that sentiment goes a long way towards explaining Loro Piana’s appeal to old-money clients and the newly affluent alike.
Someone might be heading to St. Moritz for a skiing holiday, or flying to Texas on business. They want a jacket that travels well, works across changing weather and social settings, and wraps them in comfort—all while offering the tactile pleasure of exceptional fabric against the skin.
Luxury, in this sense, is not simply about the price of the material. It is about how naturally a beautiful garment fits into the life of the person wearing it.
Many of Loro Piana’s most recognisable jackets grew out of precisely these practical needs.
The Horsey Jacket , created in 1992 for the Italian equestrian team, was designed with freedom of movement and comfort in the saddle in mind. The Traveller , introduced in 2007, answered the needs of travel through its multiple pockets, storage details and protection against the weather.
The Roadster has an equally distinctive story. Introduced in 2004 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the driving jacket was conceived with a collar, sleeves and back construction that allow greater comfort and ease of movement behind the wheel.
Then there is the Spagna , a stand-collar jacket introduced in 1998 and inspired by Spanish military uniforms. Changes in cashmere weight and proportion allow it to move between a refined city jacket and a lightweight mid-layer beneath a winter coat.
Each design has its own history and purpose. None needs to remain confined to the setting for which it was first conceived.
