If Ricky Ricardo have been alive right now, he’d possible be sporting Todd Snyder.
For his spring 2026 assortment, titled “La Buena Vida,” the designer transported friends to “the pale glamour of classic Havana” within the Fifties, blended with “the relaxed sensuality of Miami within the ‘80s.”
And if his present is any indication, Snyder is certainly dwelling the nice life, as evidenced by the cinematic feeling of escapism that permeated the lineup.
Assume open-collared patterned guayabera shirts paired with higher-waisted pants that have been meant to “intensify the center of the physique,” Snyder mentioned throughout a preview.
Flamenco dots on shirts and Bermuda shorts have been among the many standouts. And Snyder made no secret of his affection for Ricardo, naming an oversize bomber the Ricky in honor of the late Cuban actor and singer.
Fifties-inspired polos, short-sleeve shirts in awning stripes meant to be harking back to a seashore umbrella, and comfortable suede area jackets belted on the waist all added to the sense of rest.
The colour palette was additionally pure Havana: lotions, corals, olives and different shades that appeared kissed by the solar and have been complemented by just a few brighter, bolder hues. “It’s probably the most shade I’ve ever achieved,” he mentioned.
Snyder characterised the gathering as an entire as “elegant, however there’s an ease to it. That’s what I’ve at all times liked about ‘50s fashion.”
The providing included tailoring, an indicator of the Todd Snyder model, however the fits have been unfastened, wide-leg pants have been pleated, and paired with informal tops to melt the look. A key piece was a midnight navy double-breasted mannequin in variegated stripes — applicable for a seashore wedding ceremony or an evening out sipping piña coladas.
The footwear was complementary and included jelly fishermen’s sandals and comfortable Milanese loafers.
If Snyder bought slightly caught style-wise within the mambo beat, total the lineup was one other robust outing.
“The gathering is supposed to seize the way in which the common pleasures of heat climate join us all: sunshine, azure water, a crisp cocktail and Tito Puente’s ‘Ran Kan Kan’ taking part in within the night breeze,” he mentioned.
