Tiger of Sweden Returns to Paris with Functional Refinement for SS26

For Spring/Summer 2026, Tiger of Sweden steps back onto the Paris Fashion Week stage with a collection rooted in thoughtful design and pared-back elegance. The Stockholm-based label looks to Carl Nyrén—Sweden’s late master of humanist modernism—for inspiration, translating his architectural values into clothing that balances clarity, contrast, and craftsmanship.

The result is a collection that’s equal parts tailored and tactile. Nyrén’s signature play of light and shadow comes through in tonal jacquards, layered prints and shaded textures—most notably on nylon blousons and Harrington jackets that feel purpose-built, but never clinical. That sense of restraint is everywhere: silhouettes are considered rather than severe, cuts are confident but never overdone.

The workwear influence is apparent but subtle. Tailored cargo trousers and dry wax coats rework utilitarian classics through a luxury lens, while washed linen, undyed fibres and waxed cotton echo Nyrén’s fascination with raw materials. A standout double-breasted jacket softens the formality typically associated with the style, pairing a relaxed shoulder with a fluid silhouette that moves easily from gallery to boardroom.

This is tailoring for a man who values structure, but not at the expense of ease. A lightweight cotton summer suit and tuxedo trousers push that idea further, showing that refinement and function don’t need to exist at opposite ends of the spectrum.

Accessories follow suit. Weekender bags are cut from hardwearing leather with minimal branding—utility without affectation. The footwear offering is similarly unshowy: waxed suede Chelsea boots and polished calf leather tassel loafers that bring polish to casual fits without tipping into flash.

What’s most compelling here is Tiger of Sweden’s ability to pull off a quiet sort of confidence. There’s nothing shouty about SS26, but the details are sharp and deliberate, the mood understated but elevated. This is menswear built to endure—both in style and in sentiment.