From coats to joggers: tailoring and sportswear in ’S Max Mara FW26
The identity of ’S Max Mara is built around a balance of precision and ease. Cut defines the garment, materials shape its presence, and comfort becomes an integral part of the wardrobe.
The brand sums up this vision in four words: Space, Simplicity, Lifestyle and Essentials. Alongside them comes an almost industrial approach to design, technological materials and an idea of luxurious sportswear in which cut remains central.
These principles shape a wardrobe designed to move through different moments of the day. Coats add definition, knitwear brings softness, while trousers and jersey introduce greater freedom, with materials and fit determining the character of each look.
Luxurious sportswear designed for everyday life
A precisely cut jacket can be paired with softer trousers; a jersey sweatshirt can sit beneath a wool coat; knitwear works just as naturally with more tailored trousers as it does with a relaxed silhouette.
Material, cut and fit work together, allowing the same wardrobe to adapt to different settings. Outerwear follows the same principle. The attention paid to coats and the quality of the knitwear are recognisable elements of the line and contribute to the polished approach to everyday dressing that defines ’S Max Mara.
As the material changes, so does the character of the garment. Relaxed trousers take on a different tone when made from wool or flannel; a jersey sweatshirt worn beneath a coat plays a different role from the same piece worn on its own.
This is where the new season becomes particularly interesting.
When structure and comfort move closer together
The transition between tailoring and sportswear takes shape through familiar garments interpreted with different weights and constructions.
Striped wool tailoring brings an immediate sartorial reference, while joggers begin with a category associated with movement and comfort. Between these two points sit coats, knitwear, sweatshirts and trousers that gradually shift the level of formality.
A striped jacket can be paired with relaxed trousers, while more defined outerwear can be worn over jersey and soft knitwear. The difference comes from the way the pieces are combined, but above all from the way fabric changes their character.
Proportions also contribute to this transition. Softer lines retain precision, while a more relaxed lower half can soften a more defined silhouette. This balance naturally leads into the Fall/Winter 2026 season.
’S Max Mara FW26: from coats to joggers
In ’S Max Mara FW26, alpaca and wool coats sit alongside double wool drap styles, striped wool tailoring, flannel and stretch-wool joggers, jersey sweatshirts and knitwear.
The coat represents one of the more defined elements of the season. Double-breasted styles, peacoats and midi lengths change proportion and presence, while alpaca, wool and wool drap introduce different textures. Robe coats follow a softer line, double-breasted styles add greater definition to the upper body, while peacoats shorten the overall proportions.
Joggers take the wardrobe in a more relaxed direction. Their shape retains its sportswear roots, while wool flannel and stretch wool change the way the garment is perceived.
In the stretch wool-flannel version, a regular fit, soft leg and elasticated back waistband give the trousers a comfortable, relaxed shape, while the fabric allows them to sit naturally alongside coats, knitwear and jackets.
The transition from coat to joggers makes the season’s direction clear: structure comes from the cut, comfort from the fit, while material connects the two.
Materials tell the story of Fall/Winter 2026
FW26 develops this idea through different surfaces, weights and textures.
Alongside wool, alpaca and cashmere come flannel, jersey, corduroy, poplin, satin, denim and coated fabrics. This variety runs through knitwear, trousers, shirts, blouses, skirts and more relaxed pieces.
Each material changes the tone of the garment. Satin introduces luminosity, flannel brings a warmer feel, jersey follows the body more fluidly, while wool and cashmere emphasise softness. Poplin and denim add drier, more everyday textures.
The differences become clear even within similar categories. Wool joggers take sportswear towards a more polished register, while jersey trousers prioritise fluidity and comfort. A wool drap jacket gives the upper part of the look greater definition, while a sweatshirt softens its overall presence.
This variety allows the collection to shift in tone while maintaining continuity. Material becomes the connection between more structured garments and relaxed pieces, while weight and surface adjust the balance between formal and casual.
FW26 therefore translates the identity of ’S Max Mara into tangible form: from coats to joggers, from striped tailoring to jersey, each element occupies a different point along the same path between precision and freedom.
The ’S Max Mara womenswear selection at Pier Abbigliamento
The ’S Max Mara womenswear selection at Pier Abbigliamento brings part of this universe into a collection designed for everyday dressing.
Outerwear, trousers, denim, shirts and jackets reflect different aspects of the line’s identity. Across recent collections, Pier Abbigliamento has offered water-repellent twill trench coats, cotton-jersey trousers, denim in different fits, cotton and silk shirts, suede jackets and sweatshirt pieces.
The selection is connected above all by materials, fit and different levels of formality, allowing more defined pieces to alternate naturally with garments that have a more relaxed character.
Within the broader womenswear selection, ’S Max Mara finds its place through outerwear, trousers, shirts and more informal pieces, while preserving the recognisable identity of the line.
The assortment evolves from one collection to the next and represents a curated part of the wider ’S Max Mara universe, while keeping the line’s defining codes recognisable.
Where to buy ’S Max Mara womenswear
Explore the ’S Max Mara womenswear selection offered by Pier Abbigliamento.
Visit our online store or our boutique in Vailate to discover the brand’s outerwear, trousers, denim, shirts and other pieces up close and find the styles that best suit you.
Our boutique is within easy reach of Crema, Cremona, Lodi, Caravaggio and Treviglio, and our team will be happy to help you choose the pieces that best suit your style.
With over 40 years of experience, Pier Abbigliamento is a dynamic, constantly evolving destination for those looking for style, quality and authenticity.