Saul Nash Explores Intimacy and Connection in SS26 “EMBRACE” Collection

Summary

• Saul Nash’s SS26 “EMBRACE” collection explores gesture, intimacy and physical connection
• Presented at Milan Fashion Week, it blends sportswear, tailoring and military wear
• Designs feature kinetic cuts, soft fabrics, and a sensitive color palette embodying human interaction

Saul Nash‘s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, “EMBRACE,” presented at Milan Fashion Week, delves into themes of gesture, intimacy and physical connection.

The London-based designer continues to expand his movement-centric approach, blending sportswear, tailoring and military wear with a spiritual and hedonistic touch. “This season looks at movement but through the interaction of two people, playing with hard and soft fabrics in a way that echoes the subtle language of touch. It’s a study of sensuality through movement,” Nash says of the collection.

The designs are inspired by spaces where intimacy is present and men interact. Garments respond to the body in motion, blurring the lines between structure and softness, utility and expression. Key pieces include military-inspired flight jackets with Nash’s signature kinetic cutting, paired with trousers featuring adjustable waist closures. In contrast, Bemberg boxy cupro shirts glide elegantly, while hooded sports jerseys incorporate draped tricot mesh made of recycled polyester, softening traditional masculine silhouettes. The collection features a sensitive palette of greys, gentle purples, and pale yellows.

The title “EMBRACE” is reflected in compression long-sleeve tops with a hand print across the chest, suggesting a held embrace. An interaction is also depicted in a heavyweight ISKO denim twinset, laser engraved with a hazy motif of two intertwined bodies. As the Saul Nash man embraces more formal attire, the brand expands its tailoring offerings. This includes hooded Oxford shirts made of water-resistant cotton Poplin and a Punta di Milano Marl half-lined suit, which nods to Nash’s tracksuit origins while reflecting the brand’s evolution. Another suit, in a light pinstripe tropical wool, features a hood and detachable sleeves.

Pieces like transparent boxer shorts in workwear plaids and a matching cape encourage a more sensual everyday look. A stretch bamboo jersey Henley shirt with an asymmetric fastening can be unbuttoned to expose the nipple. Recycled nylon ripstop trousers can be completely unzipped to reveal a ventilated mesh lining, allowing the wearer to choose their level of exposure. The show itself highlighted the space between bodies, the quiet tension of proximity, and the emotional resonance of moving together. An eclectic cast of men performed a waltz in pairs, with the ambiguity of their shared movement presented as an act of liberation.