Philippe Model Paris: the house founded in Paris and made in Italy signs sneakers in suede, silver leather and bottle green for fall-winter 2026

In 1978, Philippe Model was 22 years old and had a fairly clear idea of ​​what he wanted to do. He launched his brand in Paris and quickly found himself in the orbit of the big names in French couture, from Jean-Paul Gaultier to Claude Montana. The 1980s did the rest: a first boutique on Place du Marché Saint-Honoré, then the artistic direction of Inès de la Fressange, Lanvin, Kenzo and finally Dior. It was also at this time that he designed the Elastique, the shoe that would become his signature and the image of modern femininity.

In 2008, the house moved its workshop to Italy. It now entrusts its manufacturing to the artisans of the Riviera del Brenta, the shoe region near Venice, and summarizes this marriage with a motto: “Parisian Essence, Italian Craftsmanship”. The last chapter dates from December 2025, with the takeover by the Italian luxury group Swinger International, already owner of Genny. At its head, Mathias Facchini wants to make Philippe Model Paris a lifestyle brand in its own right, with ready-to-wear that will join the shoes.

For fall-winter, the sneaker collection focuses on materials, from suede to laminated leather, and on a palette that ranges from brown to bottle green. Overview of the five models to remember.

Brown suede takes up all the space, enhanced with crisp white details that outline the silhouette. Inside, a cotton terry lining and a removable, padded insole promise slipper-like comfort.

Pgal Women's brown and white sneakers, suede upper, Philippe Model Paris

Pgal Women's brown and white sneakers, suede upper, Philippe Model Paris. Price: 290 euros.

On smooth leather, white dominates while bottle green and black counter it with bold touches. The result is graphic and clean, carried by a very light rubber sole that is almost forgotten.

Pgal Man white, bottle green and black, leather, Philippe Model Paris

Pgal Men's sneaker in white, bottle green and black, leather, Philippe Model Paris. Price: 320 euros.

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The silver gray laminated leather catches the light, softened by suede inserts in the same tone and an embossed badge on the side. The cut, more generous than the rest of the range, is accompanied by a breathable cotton terry lining and a flat sole which keeps the line clean.

Women's Planche sneaker, silver gray, laminated leather and suede, Philippe Model Paris

Women's Planche sneaker in silver gray, laminated leather and suede, Philippe Model Paris. Price: 320 euros.

Beige and brown: this sneaker plays with a patina, mixing cowhide, suede and washed leather for worked nuances. The seams remain visible and the sole is deliberately dirty, as if the pair had already done its miles. Inside, the cotton terry lining softens the raw character of the whole.

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