Milan Fashion Week: Garcias Takes the Scenic Route to the Spring/Summer 2027 Runway

Nicolas Martin Garcia's debut runway show in Milan. The Colombian designer worked at Dolce& Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli before starting his own label. Cover picture and all photographs by Andrea Heinsohn for DAM

In an industry constantly searching for new perspectives, one of the most engaging debuts of Milan Fashion Week came from a designer whose story spans continents, cultures and generations. With Latin Dreamers, Nicolas Martin Garcia transformed his Spring/Summer 2027 runway into a vivid exploration of migration, identity and aspiration, blending Colombian spirit with Italian craftsmanship in a collection that was both personal and resonant.  Story Jeanne-Marie Cilento. Photography by Andrea Heinsohn

Vivid colour and relaxed ease were signatures

of the new Garcias SS27 collection in Milan.

MILAN Fashion Week gained a new voice as Colombian-born designer Nicolas Martin Garcia unveiled the first runway presentation for his three-year-old brand. The occasion carried historical significance, with Garcia becoming the first Colombian designer to present a runway show on the official Milan Fashion Week schedule. 

Rich in emotion, cultural pride and visual impact, the collection signals the arrival of a distinctive new voice on the international menswear stage. Yet despite the milestone, the evening never felt focused on personal achievement alone. Instead, it became a broader celebration of the communities, families and cultural traditions that have shaped his life and continue to inspire his work.

For Garcia, the Milan Fashion Week debut for Spring/Summer 2027 was the culmination of a journey that began thousands of kilometres away in Bogotá. Born in Colombia and raised in Italy from the age of four, the designer has spent much of his life navigating two cultures, two identities and two creative traditions. 

After graduating from Rome's Accademia Costume & Moda and honing his craft within the design studios of Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli, Garcia stepped onto Milan's official runway calendar with Garcias, a label that draws directly from his personal story. The result was Latin Dreamers, a collection that was inspired by themes of migration, heritage and ambition, making it one of the more fervent shows of the season.

For Garcia, his Milan Fashion Week debut was the culmination of a journey that began thousands of kilometres away in Bogotá

Nicolas Martin Garcia wanted to created a sense 

of Latin neighborhood as part of the runway show. 

The venue was transformed into a vivid recreation of a Latin neighbourhood, immersing guests in an environment that reflected the everyday realities and cultural richness of migrant communities. References to local businesses, gathering places and family life created an atmosphere that felt authentic rather than theatrical. It was a setting designed not simply to frame the clothes but to communicate the experiences behind them.

Those experiences have long informed Garcia's creative vision. Having built his career within some of Italy's most influential luxury houses, including the extended periods working in design at Dolce & Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli, he has developed a sophisticated understanding of craftsmanship, tailoring and luxury construction. Yet Garcias represents something more personal: an exploration of the cultural dialogue between his Colombian heritage and Italian upbringing.

That narrative was woven throughout the collection. Structured tailoring sat alongside fluid silhouettes, while richly embellished surfaces contrasted with moments of restraint. Colour played an important role, balancing vibrant Latin influences against the refinement associated with Italian luxury. The result was a collection that felt contemporary and confident, expressing what Garcia has previously described as a fusion of Latin exuberance and European sophistication.

The collection celebrated the determination of those who leave home in pursuit of opportunity while carrying their traditions, memories and sense of identity with them

The designer wanted to celebrate the dreams and 

identity people searching for new opportunities. 

Rather than looking backwards with nostalgia, Latin Dreamers presented heritage as a living force that continues to evolve across generations and borders. The collection celebrated the determination of those who leave home in pursuit of opportunity while carrying their traditions, memories and sense of identity with them.

In his show notes, Garcia described the presentation as "a celebration of identity, migration, resilience, and the dreams carried by millions of people who leave their homes in search of new opportunities while remaining deeply connected to their roots." It was a sentiment that ran throughout the evening and gave emotional weight to the collection beyond its visual impact.

That sense of gratitude extended beyond the runway itself. Garcia dedicated the achievement to the many individuals who have supported the growth of the brand, paying particular tribute to his mother, whose sacrifices and encouragement he credited as the foundation of his success. He also acknowledged the role played by the Afro Fashion Association and its founder Michelle Francine Ngonmo in helping create opportunities for emerging voices within the industry.

As Milan continues to seek fresh perspectives capable of enriching its menswear landscape, Garcias arrives with a distinctive point of view and a compelling personal narrative. The debut demonstrated not only a clear aesthetic vision but also an understanding that fashion can serve as a platform for representation, storytelling and cultural dialogue.

For Garcia, the show represented the fulfilment of a dream years in the making. For Milan, it introduced a designer whose experience spans Bogotá, Rome and the world's luxury fashion capitals, yet whose message remains rooted in community, identity and possibility. As his closing declaration stated: "Si lo crees lo creas" — if you believe it, you create it.

See more highlights from the Garcias Spring/Summer 2027 show in Milan below: