At its core, the collection was about the everyday rhythms of Parisian life: café loitering, people-watching, getting dressed without overthinking it. But this season, everything landed with more intention. Coats were cut longer and sat better through the shoulders, instantly sharpening the silhouette without losing ease. Knitwear felt softer and richer, from marinière sweaters finished with unexpected white collars to pieces that draped instead of clinging. Shirts came with a deliberately undone attitude, as if thrown on mid-morning rather than carefully styled backstage.

Footwear and denim told a similar story of subtle upgrades. Chunky-soled Chelsea boots arrived slick and polished, while white jeans were crisply creased, nodding to French prep without tipping into costume. Tailoring stayed relaxed - roomy trousers, easy jackets - but never sloppy, striking that balance AMI has quietly mastered over the years. The preppy-streetwear vibe with tailored classics.

Colour and styling brought energy into the mix. Red appeared everywhere in sharp, confident flashes - knitwear, hosiery, scarves, caps which anchored the collection around the brand’s heart motif without leaning too hard on logo theatrics.

Textures added interest, from faux croc and pony-skin outerwear to oversized denim and camel coats with exaggerated epaulettes that felt bold but wearable.

What stood out most was how effortlessly the collection mixed together. Nothing felt precious or locked into a single look. These were clothes designed to be worn, re-worn, and styled differently each time - by different ages, different personalities, different lives. AMI FW26 was confident, grown-up, and deeply comfortable in its own skin. Same spirit and proof that getting better can be the most compelling move of all.