For Spring/Summer 2026, Fortela builds upon its partnership with Manteco, the historic Tuscan textile mill founded in 1943. At the core of the collection, a considered selection of fabrics forms the foundation of some of its most distinctive garments.

It began on a sourcing trip to Tuscany, where Alessandro Squarzi returned to the Manteco factory.

Time spent within the factory, among materials and process, led to the selection of fabrics that would define a focused group of garments.

For this collection, after a lengthy and considered process, a refined Egyptian cotton was selected then woven in Italy, chosen for its natural character and depth.

The fabric carries an authentic, worn-in feel, while maintaining structure, durability, and resistance over time.

A selection of garments shaped by material. Designed with clarity and purpose.

Pieces that sit naturally within a wardrobe, without the need for statement.

They are not seasonal objects, but garments born from a mastery of textile, made to endure and, over time, to be passed on.