Umit Benan's Spring 2027 menswear collection focuses on touch and sensation, with a palette of desaturated yellow and earthy browns.
Key facts
- •Umit Benan's Spring 2027 menswear collection focuses on touch and sensation
- •The collection features fine-gauge wools and denim that has been in development for two years
- •Benan uses a Super 200s wool, which is roughly three times the cost of cashmere
- •The palette is a mix of desaturated yellow and earthy browns
- •The collection is influenced by Benan's memories of his mother and a man he watched in Saint-Tropez
Umit Benan's Spring 2027 menswear collection is centered around the idea of touch and sensation, with the designer aiming to create clothing that evokes a feeling of Sunday morning. The collection features a range of pieces, including fine-gauge wools and denim that has been in development for two years.
Design Approach
Benan takes a unique approach to his designs, using an interlock to work fine-gauge wools and create a sensation he calls 'suspension'. He also uses a Super 200s wool, which is roughly three times the cost of cashmere, and refuses to fit it closely to the skin, allowing the wearer to feel the fabric. The palette is a mix of desaturated yellow, reminiscent of early '90s Miami, and earthy browns, with a focus on natural colors and elegance.
Influences and Details
The collection is influenced by Benan's memories of his mother, who used to knit caps, and a man he watched in Saint-Tropez, who wore a prayer cap and natural colors. The recurring knit caps in the collection are a nod to these influences. The collection also features neckties on Cuban-collar shirts, which Benan notes is an unusual combination. The denim in the collection has been in development for two years, and Benan aims to create clothing that can be worn for ten years.
