The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2026 - Issue 39

bitecatwalk BRUCEGLEN S tarbucks’ renewed collaboration with the Milan Roastery returns with a sense of purpose, reaffirming the brand’s commitment to creativity, culture, and community, the pillars that define the Roastery experience. This year, the Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery Milano became the stage for two standout initiatives, each shaped by the energy of artists who see fashion as a form of storytelling. Designer duo BruceGlen, brothers Bruce and Glen Proctor, returned to the Roastery after their vibrant Milan debut, unveil‑ ing their latest collection with the same exuberant colour, bold prints, and joyful narrative that have become their signature. Their presence builds on earlier collaborations supported by CNMI and championed by Teneshia Carr, Editor‑in‑Chief of Blanc Magazine, whose partnership has helped spotlight the brand’s inclusive and expressive vision. The day unfolded as a fusion of fashion, community, and shared stories, anchored by the debut of their SS26 collection, ‘Now’, a vivid meditation on presence. The collection celebrates the immediacy of the moment, the joy that lives in the present, and the beauty that reveals itself when we pause long enough to see it truly. Bruce and Glen capture the spirit of their SS26 collection with an intimate and expansive sentiment. “This season is about pausing to catch the laughter, feel the sun, and wear something that makes you smile,” they say. They describe their inspiration as the fleeting magic of chasing bubbles, joyful, iridescent, full of life, not because they endure, but because they shimmer so brightly in the now. It’s a philosophy that threads through the collection itself, a celebration of presence, colour, and the beau‑ ty that reveals itself when we slow down long enough to notice. https://bruceglen.com M RZ’s SS26 collection, ‘Daily Postcard’, transforms the rhythm of everyday life into a source of elegance, ease, and sophistication. It moves between functionality and refine‑ ment with a relaxed, confident attitude, letting masculine and feminine elements intertwine naturally, such as shirts and Bermuda shorts in conversation with fluid dresses and essential bras, all held in a deliberate balance of contrasts. Knitwear remains the beating heart of the collection, reimagined with intricate pleats, nylon intarsia that creates subtle transparencies, and but‑ tonhole‑like openings that introduce three‑dimensional movement. The craftsmanship feels modern and artisanal, enriched by fancy yarns and precious fibres of cotton, linen, silk, and viscose, forming airy meshes and textured patterns that make each piece unmistakably MRZ. Jac‑ quards and stripes, though diverse in character, coexist with ease, their bold colour contrasts reinforcing the brand’s visual language. Accessories and bags add another layer of handcrafted detail, completing looks with understated sophistication. Silhouettes stay fluid, with overlapping volumes that never weigh down the figure, leaving room for pieces inspired by beachwear. Sheer layers create a soft dialogue of opacity and light, revealing a modern, self‑as‑ sured femininity. The palette blends neutrals of white, off‑white, and black with vivid tones like paprika, galaxy blue, baby blue, and burnt brick, softened by pastels such as pale blush, sand, and grey. It’s a chro‑ matic mix designed to build looks that feel dynamic yet refined. https://mrz-official.com MRZ Images courtesy of Maximilian Linz