If you’ve ever searched for a quality pair of formal footwear, then you’ve heard of Church’s. And, after last week’s show in Milan, you’re bound to be hearing more.
Though the British label was officially founded in Northampton, UK circa 1873, its namesake — master shoemaker Anthony Church — began polishing and perfecting men’s dress shoes in 1617. That’s a few decades before the table knife, the piano, and even the late Hudson’s Bay Company came to be.
Of course, legacy can be a bit of a double-edged sword. While the label’s long heritage offers an abundance of archival designs to draw from, it also leaves some very large shoes to fill (no pun intended). Yet, as Church’s unveiled its Fall-Winter 2026 collection for Milan Men’s Fashion Week, the storied shoemaker proved its future is full of promise.
A talented crowd turned out for the show. Gathered under the regal roof of Milan’s Palazzo Barozzi, creatives like Irish actor Daryl McCormack, Italian singer tellynonpiangere, and British actors Sebastian Croft, Kieron Moore, and Finn Bennett poured over the new Church’s collection.
Strings, Shoes, Style: See Church’s Fall-Winter 2026 Collection in Milan
SEBASTIAN CROFT.
Strings, Shoes, Style: See Church’s Fall-Winter 2026 Collection in Milan
BILLY BARRATT.
Strings, Shoes, Style: See Church’s Fall-Winter 2026 Collection in Milan
FINN BENNETT.
Strings, Shoes, Style: See Church’s Fall-Winter 2026 Collection in Milan
JAY LYCURGO.
Strings, Shoes, Style: See Church’s Fall-Winter 2026 Collection in Milan
KIERON MOORE.
Strings, Shoes, Style: See Church’s Fall-Winter 2026 Collection in Milan
TELLYNONPIANGERE.
Strings, Shoes, Style: See Church’s Fall-Winter 2026 Collection in Milan
THOMAS MEACOCK.
Shown in a three-part sequence, Church’s paired each segment of its Fall-Winter 2026 collection with a symphony. Presenting songs and shoes in partnership, the display suggests that shoemaking and orchestral composition — two detail-driven crafts — share certain requirements: passion, diligence, and creative experimentation among them.
To start, Church’s debuted the Sunday Morning collection, featuring “a daring reinvention of Church’s iconic sandal, infused with a resolute winter ethos.” Accordingly, the sandal is fashioned from refined-yet-rustic materials, offered in three signature wool varieties (Herringbone chevron tweed, tartan, and knickerbocker) or waxed suede. This ethos extends to the Regent range, too, where the Shefford boot sports visible seams and hand-stitching. These industrial details complement its classic silhouette, culminating in a look that evokes the regal sophistication and craftsmanship of the Regency era.
The second act, dubbed “New Formal — Deconstructed Harmony,” continues our ascent. Here, the tones are warm and the materials are elegant. Offerings like the Sidbury derby and the Skipton oxford subvert tradition as they combine classic shapes with innovative, supple construction.
A final crescendo closes the Fall-Winter collection. It’s a tall order, but “Royal — Essential Elevation” is more than qualified. A slew of shining leather silhouettes polish off Fall-Winter 2026 with a delicate dance between classic and contemporary. Rendered in pristine, high-gloss leather, traditional footwear structures seem to glow.
With careful compositions like these, Church’s Fall-Winter 2026 Collection finds a rare harmony between heritage and experimentation. Dress codes are respectful of traditions past, yet unafraid to play with expectation. Informed, intentional, and always eager to explore, Church’s new collection indicates that we’re in for another century of stylish shoes.
Learn more about Church’s Fall-Winter 2026.
FEATURE PHOTO COURTESY OF CHURCH’S.
