Antonio Riva Milano has always told women's stories through its creations, their elegance, their strength, their ability to turn an ordinary moment into something unforgettable. With The Velvet Night, the new Autumn-Winter 2026/2027 collection, designer Antonio Riva looks back to a moment when everything changed.
Mariasole dress — The Velvet Night
The 1920s mark a turning point: not just for fashion, but for women themselves. A decade in which they claim new ground in freedom, visibility and independence; in which clothing sheds its rigid, restrictive structure to become, for the first time, a true expression of identity. A shift whose impact would be felt long after the decade itself. Women finally cast off the corset, embracing soft, comfortable garments designed to move with the body rather than restrain it.
Febe dress — The Velvet Night
The Velvet Night channels the most vital spirit of that era, reinterpreted for today. Long, fluid silhouettes, fringing that brings rhythm and movement, a palette moving between burgundy, black, powder pink and gold. Rich velvets, mikado silk and embroidered fabrics build a collection where structure and softness coexist, in a balance between light and shadow.
Alessandra dress — The Velvet Night
Antonio Riva Milano's Autumn-Winter collection is far more than a nostalgic tribute: it's a dialogue between eras, about what it meant to choose, then, and how deeply that choice still resonates today.
Virginia body and Ludovica skirt — The Velvet Night
The Velvet Night is a celebration of women's freedom, from its origins to the present day.
