ME+EM Autumn Winter 2026: The 12 Pieces to Buy First

ME+EM’s Autumn Winter 2026 collection is built on red and brown: Merlot and Barolo Red, Pecan, Port and Bronzed Brown, with Rich Olive as the green. The key pieces are the Heritage brown check, argyle and Fair Isle cashmere, lamb leather barrel trousers and skirts, and new shoes and gold jewellery. Luxury Shoes ’s edit has 202 ready-to-wear pieces and 95 accessories, and these are the twelve to buy first.

We chose them for how often they will be worn, not for how loud they are. Each one works with at least three other pieces on the list, so buying four of them gives you a working winter wardrobe. Prices are Luxury Handbags prices; sizes and fit are in the ME+EM size guide.

What are the ME+EM Autumn Winter 2026 trends?

The twelve pieces to buy first

1. Sharp Shoulder Blazer in Grey Multi

The Sharp Shoulder Blazer ($760) is ME+EM’s signature jacket in pure grey wool, with the matching Straight Man Pant ($570). Wear them as a suit, then apart all winter.

2. Icon Trouser in Warm Chocolate Brown

The wide, pleated Icon Trouser ($620) in a brown that works with black, navy and cream. It matches the Sharp Shoulder Short Blazer.

3. High Neck Straight Jumper in Barolo Red

Merino, cashmere and silk in the season’s red. The High Neck Straight Jumper ($430) is the easiest way into the colour.

4. Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Merlot

The Fit + Flare Midi Dress ($620) is cotton with a zip neckline and an elasticated back panel, the dress for a working week. It also comes in Warm Chocolate.

5. Engineered Barrel Jean in Authentic Dark Wash

The curved leg is the season’s denim shape. The Engineered Barrel Jean ($450) is rigid cotton made in Turkey.

6. Argyle Relaxed Jumper

The Argyle Relaxed Jumper in Pecan Brown Mélange/Charcoal ($660) is 100% cashmere with a crew neck, the knit of the season.

7. Heritage Bomber Jacket

The Heritage Bomber Jacket in Pecan Brown Multi ($810) is the check at its smartest. Wear it with the matching Heritage Barrel Trouser ($570), alone with jeans, and over a dress.

8. Luxe Barrel Trouser

Lamb leather made in Mauritius, the Luxe Barrel Trouser in Black/Brown ($1,320) is the investment piece, also in Merlot Red. The Luxe Pleat Midi Skirt in Pecan Brown ($1,130) is the alternative for skirt wearers.

9. Tailored Oversized Coat

Wool with 8% cashmere, double-breasted and long. The Tailored Oversized Coat in Bronzed Brown ($1,180) goes over everything on this list.

10. Stretch Knee-High Boot

The Stretch Knee-High Boot ($1,220) in black lamb leather, made in Italy with a 4.5cm heel, is the boot for every midi dress and skirt.

11. Square Toe Loafer

For trousers, the Square Toe Loafer in Black Brown ($710) is made in Italy with a 2cm heel.

12. Drop Earrings in Gold Toned

The Drop Earrings ($570) are brass plated in 24 karat gold, made in Italy, and small enough for every day.

The knitwear and leather in more detail

The season’s knitwear runs on four yarns. Barely There is 90% merino with 10% cashmere and is the layer under everything, from $280. The pure cashmere pieces, from $430, include jumper and snood sets and two argyles. Fair Isle comes in alpaca blends, made in Romania and Italy. A merino and yak blend, 70% and 30%, is used for the heather and pecan brown knits, from $390. Our ME+EM knitwear guide explains each family.

The leather is all lamb leather, and most of it is made in Mauritius. Beyond the barrel trouser and the pleat skirt, there is a Luxe A-Line Mini Skirt ($840), a Luxe Flare Maxi Skirt ($1,130), a Luxe Straight Shirt ($1,030) and a Luxe Box Tee ($950). Most of the leather pieces come in a two-tone Black Brown, and the barrel trouser also comes in Merlot Red.

For outerwear, the Luxe Crop Jacket ($2,350) in sheepskin is the most expensive piece in the edit, and the Crop Swing Coat in Camel ($900) is the lightest coat, cut to the hip with a large collar.

ME+EM evening pieces for the party season

For December, the Drop Waist Evening Dress in Barolo Red ($1,320) is wool with 13% silk, and the Icon Oversized Tux Blazer ($810) has satin lapels to wear over a Crop Evening Top in Barolo Red ($390). Add the 2-in-1 Saddle Clutch in Merlot ($810), made in Italy. More options are in the ME+EM dresses guide.

Early Spring Summer 2027 arrivals

Nine pieces from ME+EM’s Spring Summer 2027 collection have already arrived on Luxury Shoes , among them the Transformer Gown in Barolo Red ($1,220), the Fit + Flare Midi Dress in Brown Multi ($660), the Evening Baby Tee in silk ($530) and a cashmere Baby Tee in Mid Grey Mélange ($390). They sit comfortably with the winter colours, so they can be bought now and worn into spring.

How to build an ME+EM winter wardrobe

Start with one suit (the blazer and trouser in pieces 1 and 2), one knit in the season’s red, one dress and one pair of boots. Every one of those five pieces works with the other four. Add the coat in November and the leather in December. For more depth on any category, read our guides to ME+EM coats, jackets and blazers, trousers and jeans, knitwear and shoes, bags and accessories. The full edit is on the ME+EM brand page, and our capsule wardrobe guide covers the method.

Frequently asked questions

What colours are in ME+EM Autumn Winter 2026?

The main colours are red wine tones (Merlot and Barolo Red), browns (Pecan, Port, Bronzed and Chocolate) and Rich Olive green, with black, navy, grey and cream as neutrals.

What should I buy from ME+EM this winter?

Start with the Sharp Shoulder Blazer and Straight Man Pant in Grey Multi, a Barolo Red knit, a Fit + Flare Midi Dress and the Stretch Knee-High Boot.

Does ME+EM have new shoes for Autumn Winter 2026?

Yes. The new season includes stretch leather ankle, knee-high and over-the-knee boots, platform and pointed boots, ballet flats, loafers and trainers, all in EU 36 to 42.

How much is the ME+EM Autumn Winter 2026 collection?

On Luxury Shoes , the ready-to-wear runs from $190 to $2,350, with a median of $530. Accessories run from $150 to $1,590.

Is ME+EM Spring Summer 2027 available yet?

Nine Spring Summer 2027 pieces are already on Luxury Shoes , including the Transformer Gown and a Fit + Flare Midi Dress.