DAVID CATALÁN SS26 — “PROBLEMS”

Photos by Carola Di Clemente   

Presented at Fondazione Sozzani, David Catalán’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection reimagines tradition through a modern, subversive lens.
Titled “PROBLEMS”, the collection draws from rural Portuguese heritage—most notably the manta alentejana textiles and the pastoral symbolism of herding bells (guizos).

Catalán’s signature oversized tailoring meets technical outerwear, softened by tassel details and rhythmic metallic accents. Each jingle becomes a memory, a protest, a presence—turning the pastoral into something poetic and sharp.

Co-organized with Portugal Fashion and ANJE.

David Catalán backstage portrait at SS26 Problems
Model in rainbow striped polo and denim shorts SS26
Model in striped hoodie inspired by manta alentejana
Model in blue utility jacket SS26 Problems
Beige sweater with metallic herding bells detail SS26
Oversized dark denim suit on runway SS26
Light blue crochet vest with cargo shorts SS26
Dark denim shirt with trousers SS26 runway
Brown denim jacket with blue shirt SS26
Side view of brown denim jacket runway SS26
Oversized grey tailoring SS26 runway
Yellow pastoral-inspired top SS26 Problems
Knitwear inspired by manta alentejana SS26
Oversized tailoring in blue-grey SS26 runway
Oversized yellow sweatshirt SS26 runway look
Metallic herding bells detail SS26 runway
Denim cargo shorts with pastoral accents SS26
Light blue outerwear with tassel detail SS26

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