Spanish designer David Catalán, whose eponymous label is registered in Porto, and Portuguese designer Miguel Vieira once again took to the runway at Milan Fashion Week, supported by Portugal Fashion. According to the organisers of the Portuguese project, the initiative was included in the official show calendar of Italy’s fashion capital, one of the most important stages in the global industry. Their autumn/winter 2026/2027 collections were presented at Fondazione Sozzani on the morning of Monday, January 19, one following the other.

While the “ASSEMBLED” collection marks David Catalán’s new approach to construction and functionality, the ‘A Tea in the Desert’ line “brings Miguel Vieira’s vision inspired by Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Sheltering Sky,” Portugal Fashion said in a statement.

“ASSEMBLED is the title of David Catalán’s collection for autumn/winter 26/27. The concept draws on the logic of traditional patchwork blankets, looking to their principles of construction, reinforcement, and layering as practical responses to cold, wear, and continued use,” the note explains. “Those principles are translated into menswear through panelled cuts,
contrasting materials, and structured silhouettes, creating a winter wardrobe designed to be combined, adapted and worn in day-to-day life.”

“The pieces function as layered systems, with each element playing a specific role within the whole, combining structural rigour with a contemporary approach to menswear, and focusing on functionality, durability, and versatility.”

On his social media channels, David Catalán writes: “Inside the studio and in factories, where streetwear meets the precision of tailoring and youthful instinct intersects with craftsmanship, @davidcatalanbrand shapes a contemporary, fluid, and deeply personal voice.”

“Born in Spain, Catalán chose Porto as his base on arriving to study fashion- a city that has become integral to the growth of his brand and creative identity. Today, his work reflects an intercultural journey, combining relaxed tailoring, utilitarian elements, and a modern approach to menswear, rooted in quality and experimentation,” the post further explains, announcing that in Milan, “David Catalán takes to the runway at @milanfashionweek, representing Portugal via the Portugal Fashion platform. The ‘Assembled’ collection unfolds as a reflection on construction, layering and the dialogue between function and form- a collection that captures the energy of a new generation of menswear.”

“A statement shaped by versatility, movement and the freedom to build one’s identity through clothes,” the brand adds, underscoring: “Assembled. Versatility in every layer. Freedom in every step”.

Miguel Vieira then presented the ‘A Tea in the Desert’ collection, inspired by Bernardo Bertolucci’s film The Sheltering Sky, developed “from the arid landscapes of North Africa and the emotional intensity of the protagonists, translating these references into a tailoring proposal marked by contrasting textures, volumes and atmospheres.”

“The silhouette oscillates between structured shapes and more fluid lines, creating a constant tension between restraint and freedom,” it continues. “The colour palette includes ecru, beige, camel, brown, pink, and black, rendered in materials such as
flannel, silk, alpaca, cashmere, fur, wool, and sequins. Details include prints developed in the atelier and hand-braided flannel, with accessories such as scarves, ties, and bags completing the collection.”

On its social media channels, the eponymous Miguel Vieira brand highlights “A Tea in the Desert. Rigor in every cut. Sensitivity in every detail”, reads a post on @miguelvieiraofficial, shared with @portugalfashion.

“Inside the atelier, where precision defines each line and tailoring becomes language, @miguelvieiraofficial continues a career shaped by mastery, discipline, and vision,” another publication explains. “With decades of close collaboration with the textile industry, the designer refines silhouettes that have long defined contemporary menswear. Each piece reflects a commitment to structure, detail, and the discreet confidence of impeccable tailoring”.

It further previews, in Milan, ‘A Tea in the Desert’, which reveals itself as “a new chapter in a work dedicated to men’s fashion, where rigour meets sensitivity and experience is transformed into expression.” In short: “A collection rooted in tailoring, elevated by time and guided by an enduring dialogue between fabric and form.”

After Milan, Portugal Fashion moves on to Paris and, subsequently, Copenhagen, continuing the autumn/winter 2026/2027 season with a series of actions aimed at buyers, the media, and industry professionals. This reinforces the presence of creations developed in Portugal across Europe’s main fashion centres, the organisation behind the Portuguese passerelle notes, as it invests beyond borders to take Portuguese talent and fashion labels further afield.

Portugal Fashion is a project run by ANJE- National Association of Young Entrepreneurs- with the support of its strategic partners and co-financed by SIAC- Support for Collective Actions- Internationalisation of Portugal 2030, within the scope of Compete 2030- Innovation and Digital Transition Programme- with funds from the European Union, through the European Regional Development Fund.