BY JAY AQUINO

JANUARY 18, 2026

Umit Benan’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection redefines corporate menswear as instinctive, tactile, and authoritative. Drawing on memories of his father in ’80s St. Moritz, Benan translates the shift from city polish to alpine ease into pieces that move between boardroom mornings, client dinners, and weekend escapes. 

Neutrals form the backbone of the collection: charcoal, navy, grey, and deep brown. Yet restrained bursts of mustard and bubblegum-pink rib-knit polos, Klein-blue accents, turquoise hoodies, and burgundy shawl-collared cardigan showcased personality. They echo the color-blocking of family photographs, controlled and deliberate, a nod to escape.

IMAGE SOURCE: UMIT BENAN

IMAGE SOURCE: UMIT BENAN

Key pieces define tonal precision. A charcoal overcoat layered over a shawl collar cardigan, maroon shirt, and trousers demonstrates natural depth; the speckled weave adds movement, and the long oversize drape commands presence. Cream-beige speckled wool coats elongate the frame when paired with leather trousers and burgundy layers, the high collar and wooden buttons lending architectural weight while keeping utility intact.

Benan’s outerwear proves malleable. Brown wool coats, belted and worn with wide silk-like trousers, or rich brown suede jackets open over striped shirts and wide-leg black trousers, balance volume and ease. Broad, boxy shoulders, elongated blazers, and rounded overcoats are a clear nod to Armani and Cerruti but are refreshed in mélange cashmere, silk-wool blends, and plush textures. Tweeds, tartans, herringbone, and bouclé in dusty tones anchor the collection, while pleated trousers, pinstripe shirts, and padded silk bombers bridge formality and practicality.

Mother-of-pearl buttons, fluid fibers, and soft finishes turn corporate uniforms into something personal. Coats dominate for presence; suede adds warmth; wide trousers stretch silhouettes. Benan presented a collection that serves as tools that flex to the wearer’s life, proving that authority, comfort, and style can coexist without apology.

Discover Umit Benan Fall/Winter collection here.