The 2026 Sanremo Festival confirmed something that's been evident for some time: feminine elegance is changing direction. Less decoration, less color, more structure. It wasn't a spectacular edition in terms of experimentation, but it did demonstrate one thing: the mannish, androgynous style is no longer an exception. It's becoming a language. And among men's vests, pared-down suits, and pared-down palettes, women's ties also made a significant appearance.
The women's tie at Sanremo 2026
During the cover night, Malika Ayane chose to wear her tie explicitly and distinctively , not as a decorative accessory but as the central element of her look. This is an important detail. At Sanremo, the feminine tie rarely appears directly. It often remains a stylistic reference or an ironic element. In this case, however, it functioned as the visual axis of the look , creating a clean and decisive vertical line. When the tie becomes structure and not ornamentation, the way the body occupies space completely changes. The posture becomes more precise, the gaze more steady. This is exactly what distinguishes a worn tie from a "thoughtful" tie. And it is the principle on which contemporary mannish ties are based.
The essential androgen: the men's tank top
Another clear signal came from Arisa , who wore a simple white men's tank top paired with a more constructed black silhouette. A simple yet extremely precise gesture. The men's tank top is one of the most authentic elements of the mannish aesthetic: it eliminates the superfluous and allows the structure of the body and gesture to emerge. In this type of styling, there is no masculine disguise.
Rather, there's a reinterpretation of authority through subtraction. It's the same principle that makes a woman's tie so powerful when worn consistently.
Black and white: the dominant palette
The most striking aspect of the 2026 Sanremo Festival was perhaps the least commented on: the almost total absence of color. Many looks were based on:- all black
- all white
- black and white
- lines
- proportions
- materials
- stage presence
It's visual precision.
Why Sanremo is introducing women's ties
Sanremo has often anticipated aesthetic changes before they become widespread. The fact that in the same year they appeared:- women's tie
- essential masculine elements
- reduced palette
- more rigorous silhouettes
It's becoming a conscious style choice. And above all, it's not yet saturated: those who wear it consistently remain instantly recognizable.
How to wear a women's tie today
The difference is not in the tie itself, but in how the ensemble is constructed. The most effective combinations are:
- white shirt and black tie
- men's suit and thin tie
- men's tank top and structured jacket
- all black with jewel tie
- verticality
- presence
- precision of gesture
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