a trio of figures…
sentries above the gate…
here, for perpetuity…
truth in movement…
envisioned through bronze…
the thinker at his desk…
with pencil and paper…
what is the thinker…thinking…
thom browne presents his fall 2026 collection beneath auguste rodin’s monumental bronze sculpture, the three shades, at the legion of honor museum in san francisco. the city’s rolling hills and classical views set the tone for the show, taking place two days before superbowl lx. featuring nfl players, including deandre hopkins and justin jefferson, the show itself is inspired by the pursuit of excellence.
the thinker writes…
the show begins…
thom browne seen through layers. coats and parkas over tailoring and knits, in classic silhouettes and new proportions. grounded in signature grey…
seasonal fabrics are custom-made and reinterpreted for the collection: wool flannels and cashmeres, compact suiting fabrics woven with high-twist wool yarns. structured cashmere aran cable knits, donegal mohair tweed blends. ultra-fine shrunken cricket stripe vests. a blouson flight jacket in waterproof cashmere sits alongside parkas in melton wool and heritage-feel oilcloth, each defined by bold volume. slim moto and racer jackets counter the strong shoulders of a shell trench in heavy gun club tweed and duffle coats in shearling, suede, and a double face burgundy melton.
downfilled layers include ripstop vests, a jacketweight cashmere coat, and funmix flannel utility jackets. a rearranging of embroidered snowflakes and mountain scenes in intarsia atop merino wool and cashmere fair isle knits add humor to seriously constructed techniques.
in shetland wool prince of wales check and variations of wool flannel, statement sport coats are tipped with frayed cable embroidery, streamlined wool suiting fabrics, and cricket detailing. texture is magnified through coordinated tailoring comprising the sport coat, backstrap trouser, and knee-length skirt. executed in crisp gun club check wool piqué, this ensemble is topped with an elongated pea coat in woven leather herringbone. meticulous craftsmanship rendered with precision.
hiking soles return on classic longwing brogues and boots as well as a new quilted silhouette in ankle and knee-high iterations. reinforced by a metal toe bumper featuring a red, white, and blue inlay, these durable soles fuse traditional goodyear welting with a norwegian double-stitch construction that enhances water resistance and structural integrity.
new interpretations of the signature bolton bag—originally crafted with pebble grain leather—are introduced in distressed leather and supple calfskin. bookended with side pockets and constructed with an upper flap, the new pebbled leather bolton backpack features a recognizable brass lock closure.
coats are removed for the finale, suspended by backpack straps. for the long journey ahead…
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FASHION
Simon Nessman by Bruce Weber / Tori Amos - Siren
Jon Kortajarena for L'Officiel Hommes / Seal - Free
Deano Perona by Christian Oita