Aimé Leon Dore’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection continues the New York label’s careful calibration of sport, tailoring, and everyday utility. Under the direction of founder Teddy Santis, the brand refines its established formula rather than reinventing it—focusing on proportion, fabric, and tone to express a quiet seasonal shift.
This season leans into Mediterranean ease without abandoning ALD’s Queens-born identity. Relaxed tailoring appears in softly structured blazers and wide-leg trousers cut from breathable cotton blends and lightweight wools. Knit polos and fine-gauge cardigans introduce texture, while cropped outerwear—Harrington jackets, zip-front windbreakers, and overshirts—anchors the collection in athletic heritage. The color palette moves between sun-faded neutrals, warm terracotta, deep navy, and crisp white, punctuated by considered hits of citrus and racing green.
Fabrication remains central. Washed twills, brushed cottons, mesh jerseys, and garment-dyed treatments create subtle variation across otherwise restrained silhouettes. The styling favors balance: pleated trousers paired with track-inspired tops, loafers worn with athletic socks, and tailored shorts grounded by leather accessories. It is a study in tension—formal and casual coexisting without conflict.
Footwear and accessories complement rather than dominate the offering. The collection’s collaboration with New Balance appears as a supporting note within a broader wardrobe proposition. Core apparel pieces remain the focus, reinforcing ALD’s long-term vision of building a cohesive lifestyle rather than isolated drops.
The Spring/Summer 2026 range will roll out through Aimé Leon Dore channels, with select editorial imagery already available via the brand’s seasonal lookbook. As with prior collections, ALD continues to position itself between European tailoring codes and American sportswear pragmatism—measured, deliberate, and increasingly assured.
For additional context on Santis’ broader design direction, the brand’s ongoing partnership with New Balance Made in USA offers insight into the cross-pollination between athletic heritage and contemporary menswear.
