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ECHOES OF GRACE
*Caterina Deordieva

 

written CHIDOZIE OBASI

 

The structured shirt has long occupied a reliable place in the fashion canon, usually in white, occasionally in black, and almost always treated as a neutral. But this summer, designers have taken a more experimental approach.

 
 
CATERINA DEORDIEVA LE MILE Magazine Antonio Grotti editorial SS26 womenswear Caterina wears total look by VALENTINO

Caterina wears total look by VALENTINO

CATERINA DEORDIEVA LE MILE Magazine Antonio Grotti editorial SS26 womenswear Caterina wears shirt by LOUIS VUITTON, pants by GIUSEPPE DI MORABITO, shoes by APEPAZZA and hat by STETSON

Caterina wears shirt by LOUIS VUITTON, pants by GIUSEPPE DI MORABITO, shoes by APEPAZZA and hat by STETSON

 
 

Across the spring/summer 2026 runways, structure came in a spectrum of volumes, from breezy, fuss-free kinds like silks and satin, to unapologetically bold textures of denim, pvc and cotton. A structured and tailored shirt is a statement piece with real wardrobe mileage. Worn casually, it becomes the talking point of your outfit – think, a slouchy one half-tucked in, or a cosy knit thrown on with ease. Feeling a little braver? Lean into contrasting materials by pairing your shirt with body-hugging separates. Whether styled casually or pushed into bolder territory, this season’s iterations are easy to integrate into everyday dressing. Scroll on to peruse LE MILE’S edit of essentials, from minis to maxis, all given playful dashes of cool. You’re welcome.

 
CATERINA DEORDIEVA LE MILE Magazine Antonio Grotti editorial SS26 womenswear Caterina wears top by DOLCE&GABBANA, skirt by TORY BURCH, shoes by GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, jewellery by VOODOO JEWELS and tights by CALZEDONIA
CATERINA DEORDIEVA LE MILE Magazine Antonio Grotti editorial SS26 womenswear Caterina wears top by DOLCE&GABBANA, skirt by TORY BURCH, shoes by GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, jewellery by VOODOO JEWELS and tights by CALZEDONIA

Caterina wears top by DOLCE&GABBANA, skirt by TORY BURCH, shoes by GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, jewellery by VOODOO JEWELS and tights by CALZEDONIA

 
CATERINA DEORDIEVA LE MILE Magazine Antonio Grotti editorial SS26 womenswear Caterina wears top by DOLCE&GABBANA, skirt by TORY BURCH, shoes by GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, jewellery by VOODOO JEWELS and tights by CALZEDONIA
 
 
CATERINA DEORDIEVA LE MILE Magazine Antonio Grotti editorial SS26 womenswear Caterina wears dress and shoes by FERRAGAMO, shirt by HENRI PARIS and bag by TORY BURCH

Caterina wears dress and shoes by FERRAGAMO, shirt by HENRI PARIS and bag by TORY BURCH

 
 
 
CATERINA DEORDIEVA LE MILE Magazine Antonio Grotti editorial SS26 womenswear Caterina wears dress by ISSEY MIYAKE, shoes by GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, jewellery by UNOAERRE and tights by CALZEDONIA

Caterina wears dress by ISSEY MIYAKE, shoes by GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, jewellery by UNOAERRE and tights by CALZEDONIA

CATERINA DEORDIEVA LE MILE Magazine Antonio Grotti editorial SS26 womenswear Caterina wears dress by ISSEY MIYAKE, shoes by GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, jewellery by UNOAERRE and tights by CALZEDONIA
 
 
CATERINA DEORDIEVA LE MILE Magazine Antonio Grotti editorial SS26 womenswear Caterina wears jacket and pants by LORO PIANA, shoes by APEPAZZA and belt by TORY BURCH

Caterina wears jacket and pants by LORO PIANA, shoes by APEPAZZA and belt by TORY BURCH

 
 
photography ANTONIO CROTTI
fashion market director CHIDOZIE OBASI
fashion EDWARD PUSCA
head of production JESSICA LOVATO
make up & hair MARTA CUPAIOLI via MKS MILANO
model CATERINA DEORDIEVA via THE AGENCY
photography assistant GRAZIANO FOLATA
fashion assistants ISABELLA RUIZ + MARIA GLAGOLEVA + ANGELINA PERSIANI + FILIPPO CANCELLIER
 

credits
all Images (c) LE MILE
and Antonio Crotti