Overview

• Alessandro Sartori’s S/S 2026 line pairs desert-inspired colorways like burro di montagna and barolo with Nehru-collared shirts, bathrobe-style blazers and layered summer silhouettes
• British singer-producer James Blake kicked off the presentation with a live piano performance that complemented the show’s fusion of Mediterranean restraint and Emirati minimalism
• Zegna’s decision to stage its menswear debut in Dubai underscores the city’s growing luxury market importance, with the brand posting over $700 million in EMEA sales in 2024
• The ‘Villa Zegna’ installation transforms Dubai Opera into a multisensory landscape, featuring sand-covered floors, native palm trees and birdsong recorded at the Oasi Zegna reserve
• Visitors can explore the exhibition through June 16 and place pre-orders directly from the runway collection