Milan Fashion Week Fall 2026: Best Shoes, Bags and Accessories

MILAN — The offer of accessories at Milan Fashion Week never disappoints, and this season was no different. Brands went all out to raise the creativity bar and put their expertise and craft to work, with collections that telegraphed Made in Italy production, introducing new palettes and materials. Here are some of standouts of the season.

Three decades and counting: It’s a milestone year for Jimmy Choo and also creative director Sandra Choi, the veteran designer who has been there since the very beginning. This season, Choi brought the feeling of her London studio to Milan, revealing the behind-the-scenes process of creating the perfect shoe. “It’s all about the make,” she said, pointing to a table of shoe lasts, leather patterns, linings, soles, satin bows — and her go-to tools, including scissors, Post-it notes, Sharpie pens and paper clips. Boots were the star of the show, including a new take on Jimmy Choo’s time-tested Biker boot. A knee-high version in slick leather came with a buckle detail at the ankle. “It’s a mix between soft and hard,” Choi said. Elsewhere in the boot lineup, sleek Mod looks — both midcalf and over-the-knee — were fashioned in polished leather, and stacked Western styles also made waves. Dramatic bows and floral embellishments added pizzazz to pumps and sandals. A “blue lagoon” hue was particularly eye-catching on a satin pump with an exaggerated side knot. With bags, the Bar collection took center stage, with its medal hardware detailing that could also be seen on loafers. It showed up both as a versatile day bag and hobo with fringe detailing.

Gianvito Rossi went all-in on the elegant details for fall, from intricate floral leather embroidery to distinctive feathers that dressed up daytime pumps, sandals and a clutch bag. “It’s a touch of fun, and that’s important to have in the collection,” the designer said of the feather motif. Rossi, who celebrates his brand’s 20th anniversary this year, also had Paris on the brain, paying tribute to the Eiffel Tower with a graphic new heel on a sandal designed to elongate the leg with its pure lines and balanced proportions. In another homage to the City of Light, a colorful wedge, which evoked the windows of Grand Palais, was surprisingly light. Among the standout boots was a thigh-high, in suede with a stiletto heel, and an equestrian-inspired leather version with a rounded chunky heel.

Bulgari continued to emphasize its most recognizable and emblematic jewelry symbols for its fall collection. At Milan’s Via Montenapoleone boutique, Bulgari’s Serpenti Cuoricino bags were highlighted by a sound experience developed in collaboration with Cantouchthis.studio. Responding to touch, the dainty bags shaped as a heart with a hand-enameled metal handle depicting a snake, lined up in a comprehensive range of colors, from turquoise to pink, delivered a flowing soundscape of music, inviting guests to engage in the experience. The Tubogas Sphere clutch in a clean rectangular silhouette stood out with its gold-finish brass handle, enriched with spherical ends interpreted in two variations, one featuring semi-transparent enamel spheres in citrine, forest emerald and Roman garnet accented with crystals, the other adorned with a pavé of crystals.

What does true luxury mean today? Aquazzura’s Edgardo Osorio has a definitive answer: “It feels special, precious and handmade. As technology moves forward, I think real luxury means things done by hand,” the designer said. With a return to late ‘90s and early 2000s silhouettes — characterized by elongated pointy toes and curved heels — the designer continues to focus on luxurious materials like satin and lace, intricate embroideries and unique textures that play up the brand’s focus on craftsmanship and rich details. And with high heels surging again, Osorio said his customer has never strayed from them.  

“It’s the revenge of the old designer,” joked Giuseppe Zanotti, about his current mindset, which centers around staying true to himself — and not fleeting trends. Describing his fall collection as “ordered opulent chaos,” Zanotti blurred the lines between day and night, played up jewelry shoes and took some signature elements of his sandals to his boot collection. The ring jewel from the flat sandal, for example, became a dominant feature on a cuissard boot. In another jewelry play, the designer took inspiration from the tail of a salamander to create a jeweled element at the back of pumps and sandals. Straight from the archive, the rock-‘n’-roll Western bootie, with its gold medal toe cap adorned with crystals, made a return. An elongated shape was the defining element of a standout pump with a conical heel, and it extended into a series of boots.

“It is kind of like linguini, it’s the same size and shape of a piece of pasta,” Paul Andrew said of his striking “Intertwist style, a red peep-toe slingback crafted from double-faced soft patent leather that was twisted and folded. In another quintessential Italian reference, Murano glass featured heavily in a series of heels handmade in Venice using the same technique that’s employed to create stain glass windows. Pointed toe satin slingbacks were embellished with elongated bows — and a galvanized heel inspired by the sculptures of Constantin Brâncuși was the focus of a new pump and slingback.

Evolution continues to be the theme for Valextra. The new Gio tote, in cozy shearling and leather iterations, bridged minimalist design with functionality, while updates to the Iside family of bags were also front and center. The elongated Editor style got a touch of Senso suede and the versatile Tin style added a crossbody strap. “There is a constant pursuit of innovation, from structure and sensibility to exquisite materials,” said chief executive officer Xavier Rougeaux. The brand wants to own what’s inside its bags too, via the “Objects” accessories collection, which included a beauty pouch, pencil case, compact mirror and comb case.

Stuart Weitzman returned to the Museo Del Novecento, overlooking Milan’s famed Duomo, with a ’90s-inspired minimalist collection that nodded to the brand’s earliest days. The New York-based label, which marks 40 years in 2026, has always been known for its 5050 boots, which continue to get updates. And this season, it debuted the Stassi series — boots, booties and over-the-knee styles in a crinkle stretch vinyl. “The ‘90s minimalism that inspired the collection is intrinsically tied to our brand DNA,” said Jonathan Lelonek, brand president.

Rene Caovilla revealed a new family of pumps, slingbacks and sandals called Allura — defined by a transparent mesh upper with a subtle leopard motif and embellished tone-on-tone, hand-embroidered crystals. The styles were presented in deep red, soft brown and black. The Galaxia sandal also remains a major focus. For fall, it was reinterpreted with glossy leather and transparent mesh, adorned with crystals.

Inspired by the romanticism of the English countryside, Coccinelle transformed its showroom into a winter garden. Corduroy velvet gave classic bags a cozy feel, while patchwork techniques and camouflage textures took cues from the outdoors. Bag closures were refreshed in brass and cast-iron gray, giving them an aged-metal effect. The footwear collection, a growing part of the business, featured sturdy boots in waxed leather, mixing contemporary styling with functionality.

It’s a milestone year too for Rodo as the Italian heritage brand marks its 70th anniversary. For fall, the commitment to craftsmanship was evident throughout the collection — from the signature woven leather technique that defined its day bags, to new evening styles embellished with butterfly wings, flowers and jeweled croissants. In the footwear collection, the label debuted an updated heel with a metal component and wrapped bottom. “Our savior-fare is the soul of Rodo,” said Giorgio Dori, the third-generation family member who heads up design.

Material innovation has always been a priority for Themoirè, the sustainable bag label, which introduced fur potato, a bio-material derived from potato starch. Through an in-depth process of fermentation and transformation, the starch was converted into a surprisingly soft fiber, which was applied to the brand’s signature Bio bags. The collection was fashioned in three colors — natural beige, earthy brown and vibrant orange.

Le Monde Béryl is turning 10, and the London brand is marking the milestone with some major developments, including a bigger foray into boots that fit with the DNA of the brand. For fall, the popular Babouche kitten heel pump was reinterpreted as a sleek to-the-knee boot, cut on a roomy leg shaft and finished with a slouchy ankle. The Camille wedge boot evolved into a stylish leather riding boot. And the stretched leather Mica over-the-knee boot, with its curved heel, was an evolution of the mule and glove boot of the same name. The brand — which built its business with ballet flats, slippers and mary janes — also debuted the versatile Olympia slipper with a removable jewel bracelet fastening.

AGL’s aim was to merge Victorian opulence with contemporary styling — using the bow as a key ornamentation. For example, corset wedge boots with oversized burnished metal hooks that were topped off with an oversized bow. Second-skin over-the-knee boots also made an appearance, and all-over red kitten heel booties popped. Pointed ballerinas were fashioned in wool fur and brick-red patent loafers were finished off with a tone-on-tone maxi bow.

Italian culture, design and craftsmanship all intersected at Serapian’s artful presentation. Inside the Milan villa it calls home, the handbag purveyor teamed with luxury glass mosaic specialist Bisazza to produce a larger-than-life sculpture depicting its Secret bag with black and gold mosaic tiles as well as a series of Mestieri d’Arte creations. Limited editions of the Secret bag, in three sizes, and the newly introduced Bucket bag were accented with glass elements featuring gold leaves. It didn’t stop there: Throughout the presentation, Serapian’s fall styles were positioned on gold, mosaic plinths by Bisazza. To top it off, the presentation honored the work of Alessandro Mendini, one of Italy’s most celebrated artists, with a special installation of sculptures from Fondazione Bisazza’s permanent collection.

In a perfect meld of its two personalities, Paris Texas’ Lidia “Queen of Hearts” series infused bold Western spirit into the brand’s sexy spike heel. Intricate handmade embroideries and sculpted cutouts were framed by raised piping that traced the shape of a heart across mules, slingbacks, pumps and ankle boot iterations. The burgeoning fur trend was also dominant, with textured long-and-short hair shearling fur elevating Lidia boots, kitten-heel mules and thongs. The brand sourced the shearling exclusively from natural goat varieties.

Borbonese presented its collection at the entrance of the landmark Milanese Palazzo Crespi, designed by architect  Piero Portaluppi in 1930, becoming an integral part of the story telling. In an installation conceived by Italian-Argentine artist Martin Romeo, Borbonese unveiled the new versions of the Première and Bice handbags in pony hair, shearling, eco-fur and  in an animalier recycled fabric. The B-Wave bag revisited the brand’s signature stirrup.

For its aptly named “Aurora” collection, Santoni once again found inspiration in its own backyard. “We were inspired by the light before dawn in [Italy’s] Le Marche region — a fleeting moment of pure beauty when color, texture and emotion are revealed in their most honest and luminous forms,” said executive chairman Giuseppe Santoni. The collection showcased Velatura, the brand’s hand-coloring technique that applies pigment layer by layer — best seen on the brand’s classic Sibille pump in natural full-grain calfskin. The double-buckle shoe, a mainstay in the men’s lineup, was updated for the women’s collection. The ornamentation was again prominent in a soft suede over-the-knee boot, embellished with buckle details down the back.

At Pollini, knee-high boots were softened up with suede and tone-on-tone shearling. Western influences played heavily, with elongated proportions, graphic embroidery and tactile contrasts. The sculptural jeweled heel made a strong showing, while the brand’s archival buckle also popped up again as a familiar emblem. In a ‘90s flashback, the Envelope bag, made from a single piece of leather, emerged.

While some footwear players doubled down on brown for fall, Fratelli Rossetti played up the classic black-and-white color combination — refashioning its Brera loafers in three variations. One version featured a seam running along the upper, intersected with a series of stitches to create a checkerboard effect. Another iteration featured contrasting black and white leathers, creating a geometric effect. And a third saw the brand’s classic woven technique layered over a curly fabric base. In another nod to the theme, guests got a whiff of the chess-inspired fragrance collection on display from Campomarzio70.

“The starting point of the collection was my connection with nature,” said Casadei creative director Cesare Casadei. A black mesh pump hugged the foot in a play of transparencies, with its rhinestones catching the light. The signature Blade sharp metal heel was best represented on a tube boot featuring a leather cuff, with a slit at the back that was reminiscent of an evening gown. More practical boots were also an emphasis, like the urban-combat platform boots, with lacing that either stopped mid calf or extended over the knee. Taking cues from the Winter Olympics uniforms, a napa-effect puffer boot merged comfort and style, while an après ski Beatnik boot was covered in beaver-effect faux fur.

The Snake Original sneaker, a minimalist look with distinctive suede and leather details, continued its comeback at Geox after being brought back from the archives last season. Another recent debut, the Blue Touch collection, evolved for its second season with the introduction of the Amphibiox — which features a revamped sole, hiking-style lacing system, waterproof technology and a signature blue logo. Amid a wet winter for many, the brand also added waterproof looks to the “Fast In” line of slip-on styles. And return-to-office, and office dressing, was also top of mind, with unstructured patent loafers, lace-up Derbies and sturdy leather boots.

Gianni Chiarini’s signature bags were updated with artful details and innovative materials. The Sienna, for example, was fashioned in a soft printed satin that reproduced an ostrich’s natural texture. Shiny eel-print leather was used on one version of the Dua bag, while the Helena Round style went maxi and was wrapped in soft suede or pony leather and finished with a leather or zebra print. An addition was the versatile Miranda style, decked out with a decorative belt.

Aera, the New York-based luxury vegan footwear brand, continued to expand its assortment with styles that ranged from over-the-knee boots to loafers to striking sandals in eco-napa with a laser-cut effect. “Traditional laser cutting uses heat to burn through material, which can compromise lighter tones and produce unwanted residue or odor,” said Tina Bhojwani, the founder and CEO of Aera. “Our water jet system uses water pressurized to 300 atmospheres to create a clean, cold cut. Because there’s no thermal impact, the process preserves the original structure and appearance of the material, while ensuring exceptional precision.”

Unexpected cuts and irregular lines made for a surprising twist in Le Silla’s asymmetrical Futura line, as seen on below-the-ankle boots with a 130-millimeter stiletto heel. A similar design philosophy extended to new mules and pumps, with crackled patent calfskin making a material statement.

Steps away from its recently opened Via Della Spiga flagship, Christopher, the Made-in-Italy brand from Indian conglomerate Sahakar Group, played up geometric footwear designs, like loafers with smock suede ruffles, pumps with subtle spikes and boots embellished with side weaves. The color palette reflected fall’s in-demand hues, including olive green, burgundy and camel.

At Borsalino, everything begins with tailoring. The tailor’s measuring tape served as the symbol of the collection, reimagined as a decoration, with satin, georgette and grosgrain ribbons wrapping crowns and brims. The brand introduced several bold hues — Purple Lipstick, Verde Cappero and Giallo Cedro — while theatrical couture details like feathers and micro-crystals served up inspiration.

At Mario Valentino, material interest was the big story, from crinkled glossy leather to fluid satin to pony skin. Crystals and fringes infused a 1930s spirit across key footwear silhouettes. Croc prints and soft suedes were key across bags. The more casual Valentino collection featured structured bowling bags and roomy shoppers that matched the vibe of the shoes.

Heritage is at the heart of The Bridge‘s new Mia line, which features three crossbody styles. The main style took inspiration from the equestrian world, with its curved cutouts recalling the soft lines of saddles.