“We wanted to create a wardrobe that evokes summer”: Mango’s summer wardrobe favourites
This summer 2026, Mango signs one of its most eagerly awaited collaborations of the season. The brand has teamed up with New York duo Eckhaus Latta for a capsule that blends beach spirit, nineties accents and uninhibited sensuality. What this collection promises is a wardrobe designed to travel light, without ever giving up style.
A capsule born of summer desire
The starting point for this collection is, according to Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta, “the very American fascination with the European summer”. As the creative process unfolded, however, the collection found its place somewhere between New York, Los Angeles and the Mediterranean. Neither quite American, nor quite European, it belongs to the wearer.
Each piece reflects the excitement of the first warm days. The resulting wardrobe is uncluttered, with nineties accents, designed for both the city and the beach. In this way, no single piece is the prisoner of a single context.
Materials and patterns are worn in mix-and-match styles. Skirts are layered over pants, dresses see double, while denim takes on metallic highlights. As a result, every piece gains in versatility and character.
“We wanted to create a wardrobe that translated that surge of excitement, something immediate and obvious in the way it evoked summer.” – Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta
Prints inspired by the aquatic world
All the capsule’s prints have their origins in the aquatic world: shells, fish skins, frog eggs. These elements were then reworked, synthesized and distorted to create more abstract motifs. The result is somewhere between natural and graphic.
According to the duo, this common visual language reflects what the two brands share: a common approach to sensuality and a certain idea of playfulness. On the other hand, Eckhaus Latta’s experimental DNA is still very much present, right down to the most subtle details.
Key items to pack in your suitcase
The Mango x Eckhaus Latta collection features a wide selection of silhouettes, from swimwear and sheer dresses to coordinating ensembles and mesh bags. Each piece is designed to work at the beach, in the city, or in between. So no look is limited to a single destination.
Several pieces stand out for their affordable price and assertive allure. What’s more, the range extends to accessories to complete every silhouette, from seaside to asphalt.
- Overlay dress with bows – €69.99
- Printed triangle bikini – €55.99 top, €55.99 bottom
- Semi-transparent shirt with beaded belt – €119.99
- Stamped foil straight jeans – €79.99
- Metallic mesh shoulder bag – €69.99
The range also extends to accessories, with a pack of 3 irregularly designed bracelets at €49.99 and leather wedge sandals at €149.99. These pieces complement the capsule silhouettes in a natural way. As a result, it’s possible to build a coherent summer wardrobe from this single collection.
Playing with superimpositions and contrasting materials remains the key to getting the best out of every look. For example, the same dress can effortlessly go from terrace to sand.
A wardrobe that retains the American label’s DNA
Season after season at New York Fashion Week, Eckhaus Latta stands out for its no-holds-barred approach to fashion. This experimental spirit is reflected in the capsule, with jeans with contrasting seams, knitted dresses with asymmetrical stripes and mini-shorts with contrasting trims. In this way, the American label’s signature style remains legible, even in a mass-market context.
On the other hand, the collection remains rooted in everyday life. The two designers were careful not to design a wardrobe associated with a specific place: some pieces find their place on the beach, others in town, and many work in between.
What this collaboration says about fashion in 2026
Season after season, Mango’ s collaboration strategy is proving to be one of the most coherent in the sector. After Victoria Beckham and Siedrès, the choice of Eckhaus Latta confirms a taste for labels with strong creative DNA. What’s more, this approach enables the brand to reach audiences sensitive to cutting-edge fashion, without sacrificing accessibility.
The capsule embodies a certain idea of summer 2026: free, with no precise geographical boundaries, driven by a sincere desire to dress lightly. Now available on mango.com and in a selection of boutiques, it invites you to create your own version of summer, according to your mood and destination.
This collection offers a seasonal wardrobe designed for the real world, without sacrificing a singular, sensual vision of fashion. It is precisely this balance that makes Mango x Eckhaus Latta one of the most talked-about collaborations of this summer 2026.
