Modfitters SS26: fabrics and lines of the catalog
Four lines, three fabric families, thirteen references. The choice depends on the season, the occasion, and the level of structure desired in the garment.
Carnaby trousers — cotton poplin
The Carnaby trousers are crafted in cotton poplin, a tightly woven fabric that produces a smooth and compact surface. It holds its shape better than linen during the mid-season, does not wrinkle easily, and pairs well with both a shirt and a lightweight polo. Available in three colors:Dark Navy, Moka, Off White. It is the entry-level line of the Modfitters catalog, with the most affordable price among the long trousers.
Bristol trousers — linen blend
The Bristol trousers feature a linen blend composition that reduces weight compared to pure cotton and improves breathability during the hottest months. The three colors —Old White, Old Stone, Old Dark Navy— all carry the "Old" prefix: a brand naming convention indicating a slightly muted color rendering, closer to a lived-in tone than a full color. Compared to the Carnaby, the Bristol is positioned in the upper range of the Modfitters catalog, with a verifiably higher price point.
Cardiff shorts — linen blend
The Cardiff shorts are the main bermuda of the season: linen blend, soft drape, five colors —Old Dark Navy, Old Army, Old Autumn, Old Off White, Old Stone. The blended fiber softens the typical stiffness of gabardine and performs better on intense heat days. It is the widest reference in the catalog for color choice. The price is set above the Dover, in line with the linen blend composition.
Dover shorts — gabardine
The Dover shorts in gabardine —Military Green e Moka— is the most structured proposal among the bermuda shorts. Gabardine is a diagonal weave fabric, more compact than the linen blend, with greater wrinkle resistance. Suitable for those looking for a bermuda with a more formal look: it holds up well for a dinner at the harbor or an aperitif on the terrace without yielding to excessive lightness. It is the reference with the lowest price in the entire Modfitters SS26 collection.
How to choose the right Modfitters trousers and bermuda shorts
By season: linen, poplin, or gabardine?
The linen blend of the Bristol and Cardiff is the most suitable choice for July and August, when the temperature requires a fabric that breathes. The Carnaby poplin is better suited for May, September, and cool evenings: it maintains structure and does not lose its crease. The Dover gabardine is the most resistant: those who wear it on vacation return home with a garment that is still presentable.
By color: the Modfitters SS26 Old palette
No bright colors, no prints. The "Old" prefix — present on Bristol and Cardiff — indicates a slightly muted rendering, closer to a worn tone than a primary color. Dark Navy and Stone are the most versatile tones, combinable with most of the summer wardrobe. Army and Moka are more distinctive and require attention in building the ensemble. Off White — available in both Carnaby and Cardiff — is the most summery tone; it requires care in washing to maintain its appearance over time. Autumn, exclusive to the Cardiff, is a warm intermediate tone between moka and sand.
By occasion: three practical scenarios
- Day at the beach or on a boat: Cardiff shorts in Old Off White or Old Stone — maximum lightness, free movement, natural rendering of the linen blend fabric.
- Walk in the center or lunch out: Bristol trousers in Old Stone or Dover shorts in Military Green — sufficient structure for a semi-formal context without leaving the summer aesthetic.
- Dinner on the terrace or evening on the Riviera: Carnaby trousers in Dark Navy poplin — the dark tone and compact fabric hold up well under evening light and a possible light jacket.
Which shoes to pair with Modfitters trousers
With the Carnaby trousers in Dark Navy or the Bristol in Old Dark Navy, a leather loafer is the most consistent choice with the brand's aesthetic. In themen's shoesselection,Sebagoloafers — constructed with a Goodyear welt in genuine leather — are available, along with theParabootrange for those who prefer a sole with more grip. For summer bermuda shorts, a boat shoe or a clean sneaker completes the ensemble without overpowering the fabric.
The catalog also includes Red Wing Shoes: the8138 Classic Moc Brownand the875 Classic Moc Toe Oro Legacy— both constructed with a leather upper and a stitched sole — are work boots that share with Modfitters the approach to a garment built to last, not just for the season. With summer bermuda shorts, it is not the most immediate pairing, but with the Carnaby trousers or the Bristol in navy tone, a Moc Toe in brown completes a consistent heritage-style ensemble.
FAQ
What does Modfitters produce?
Modfitters is a menswear brand. The catalog available from Pier Paolo Marotta for the Spring Summer 26 season includes cotton poplin trousers (Carnaby line), linen blend trousers (Bristol line), and linen blend or gabardine bermuda shorts (Cardiff and Dover lines): thirteen references in total.
What is the difference between Cardiff shorts and Dover shorts?
The Cardiff shorts are in a linen blend — a lighter and more breathable fabric, available in five colors. The Dover shorts are in gabardine — a more compact diagonal weave, more resistant to wrinkling, available in Military Green and Moka. The Dover is the choice for those looking for a bermuda with a slightly more formal look; the Cardiff is more suitable for intense heat days.
Does the linen blend wrinkle easily?
The linen blend — used in both the Bristol and the Cardiff — contains a portion of cotton or fibers that reduces the tendency to wrinkle compared to pure linen. It remains a fabric that benefits from cold water washing and a low spin cycle to maintain its shape over time.
What does the "Old" prefix mean in Modfitters colors?
"Old White", "Old Stone", "Old Dark Navy", "Old Army", "Old Autumn", "Old Off White", and "Old Stone" are the official names in the Modfitters SS26 catalog. The "Old" prefix identifies a slightly muted color rendering — closer to the natural tone of worn and washed fabric — compared to a full primary color. It does not indicate a separate aged finish from the fabric, but the naming chosen by the brand for that range of colors.
Where can I see and try on Modfitters garments?
Modfitters garments are available at the Pier Paolo Marotta physical store, on the main street of Formia (LT), on the Ulysses Riviera. The complete catalog can also be purchased online on this site with shipping in Italy. For summer clothing as a whole, theRivierasection gathers further proposals for the hot season.
