Uma Wang Men’s Fall 2026: Nomadic Craft

by · WWD
Uma Wang Men's Fall 2026 CollectionCourtesy of Uma Wang

Taking as inspiration the wardrobes of the 1930s cultural elite in Shanghai, which embraced Western codes as the city was becoming a milieu of global connection, Uma Wang explored a crafty and languid nuance of the contemporary male wardrobe.

Rooted in a nomadic spirit that remixed references as far apart as traditional Chinese attire and the British tailoring heritage, the Shanghai-based designer conjured a soulful collection that oozed with whiffs of nostalgia.

A lived-in feel was echoed in the deconstructed qipao jackets – slouchy and tactile – worn with matching cargo pants, the garment-dyed workwear suits, lapel-less alpaca coats, and the vests with a utilitarian patch pocket at the back.

Oversized suits in boiled wool had a modern slant, save for the chalk-striped, double-breasted numbers with a cropped blazer that reminded one of the looks American trumpet player Buck Clayton wore during his years in Asia in the ‘30s.

You May Also Like

A handsome crop of outerwear pieces introduced inventive silhouettes, like the wool hooded bomber with outsized lapels fluttering on the front, the meaty leather jacket designed qipao-style, and a gabardine duster coat with extra volume at the back – bulky but still lightweight.

The latter was paired with matching carrot pants and top in a craft-intensive velvet and lurex jacquard with floral motifs that added an artisanal touch. Ditto for the textured, overstitched or fluffy cashmere knits.

Topped with bowler hats – the result of a partnership with the Swedish brand Horisaki – Wang’s lineup was a soothing exercise in rebooting century-old fashion codes with poetic sensibility.

Collection Gallery 16 Photos

View Gallery