Carla Gem Buyo

Lucky But Not Cliché? Here Are Equestrian Pieces To Jumpstart The Year Of The Horse

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<p>Few themes in fashion possess the timelessness of equestrian style. Rooted in discipline and heritage, equestrian motifs have long served as a shorthand for refinement. As we look to 2026, this enduring aesthetic is being reinterpreted with finesse. From accessories to couture, the horse-bound codes of saddlery, tailoring, and sport are shaping one of the most compelling narratives of the <strong>Year of the Horse</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Riding Forward</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768295325239BANNERS (56).png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Charlotte Casiraghi on horseback for Chanel Spring 2022 couture, Tory Burch Fall 2020, and Hermes Spring 2026 </span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>At the heart of equestrian fashion’s renewed relevance is the continued rise of quiet luxury. In an era fatigued by overt branding, consumers are gravitating toward pieces that communicate value through material, cut, and provenance. </p><div><br/></div><p>Color stories this year are disciplined and traditional: beige, chestnut brown, hunter green, deep navy, and black dominate wardrobes, echoing riding attire and countryside dressing. Texture plays an equally critical role. Rich, supple leather recalls saddlery craftsmanship; tweed and fine wool nod to British riding culture and aristocratic sport; and brushed finishes give a lived-in elegance. Together, these elements form a wardrobe language that feels grounded, intentional, and quietly powerful.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Saddle On</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:814px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176829378016279.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Gucci Mercato | P160,000</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Nowhere is the equestrian revival more visible than in handbags. <a href="https://www.gucci.com/us/en/pr/women/handbags/shoulder-bags-for-women/gucci-mercato-small-tote-bag-p-866646FAFV29651" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gucci’s Mercato</a> bag, unveiled in Demna Gvaslia’s Spring/Summer 2026 <em>La Famiglia </em>collection, stands as a defining piece of the season. Spacious and market-inspired, the Mercato is crafted in soft leather and finished with piston closures—an unmistakable reference to equestrian hardware. Inside, the archival Diamante lining reinforces Gucci’s heritage storytelling.</p><div><br/></div><p>This design is not incidental. Guccio Gucci’s formative years at London’s Savoy Hotel exposed him to wealthy English clientele whose lives revolved around travel and horse riding. That early fascination with saddlery and sporting elegance became foundational to the house, evident in enduring details such as metal locks and structured silhouettes. The Mercato feels like a modern extension of that lineage.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176829380450181.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Longchamp Èpure Crossbody Bag | P47,000</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Longchamp continues this narrative through their <a href="https://www.longchamp.com/en/en/products/crossbody-bag-s-10357HFY119.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Èpure</a> bags, where the brand’s iconic horse logo is seamlessly integrated into clean, quintessential silhouettes. Coach, meanwhile, reinforces its equestrian-adjacent ethos by doubling down on leather craftsmanship. Founded in New York in 1941 by artisans, the brand&#x27;s commitment to handcraft design mirrors the principles of traditional saddlery. Coach&#x27;s contemporary bags like the <a href="https://world.coach.com/pt/products/rogue-bag-34/CCX19-B4%2FLD.html?frp=CCX19+B4%2FLD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rogue 34</a> channel the house&#x27;s function-first design and durability.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176829381202080.png" style="width:960px;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Coach Rouge 34 | P48,000</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Trotting in Style</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176829393270182.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Hermes Equestrian Jacket | P658,000</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>In ready-to-wear and couture, equestrian motifs take on sculptural and symbolic power. Hermès, perhaps the most authentic steward of equestrian heritage in luxury fashion, continues its enduring dialogue with the horse. A standout piece for 2026 is the <a href="https://www.hermes.com/us/en/product/equestrian-jacket-H6E1205D2DK36/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès Equestrian Jacket</a> in washed deerskin. Featuring a folded collar, central front fastening, and a saddle-shaped cut, the jacket exemplifies Hermès’ mastery of leather and its ability to translate riding functionality into street style.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176829395575983.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Burberry Archive Knight Silk Scarf | P31,200</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Burberry leans into its own archives, reintroducing the knight logo across jackets, coats, and <a href="https://int.burberry.com/archive-knight-silk-scarf-p81258151" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scarves</a>. The emblem—rooted in protection, movement, and honor—feels especially resonant in equestrian storytelling. Rendered through modern silhouettes, Burberry’s knight bridges British heritage with contemporary relevance.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768294026520Screen Shot 2026-01-13 at 2.10.03 PM.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Schiaparelli F/W 2025 Couture collection</span></span></span></div><p>At the couture level, Schiaparelli delivers one of the most visceral equestrian moments in recent memory. The house’s Fall/Winter 2025 couture collection, <em>Back to the Future</em>, features an internet-breaking saddle corset—an audacious yet poetic nod to riding gear. Inspired by Elsa Schiaparelli’s wartime escape from Paris to New York during World War II, the collection stood for survival.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Last Ride</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Whether expressed through a quietly luxurious color palette, a meticulously crafted bag, or a sculptural couture piece, the influence of the horse endures this year. Which style are you inspired to try out?</p>

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