If Ricky Ricardo were alive today, he’d likely be wearing Todd Snyder.
For his spring 2026 collection, titled “La Buena Vida,” the designer transported guests to “the faded glamour of vintage Havana” in the 1950s, mixed with “the relaxed sensuality of Miami in the ‘80s.”
And if his show is any indication, Snyder is indeed living the good life, as evidenced by the cinematic feeling of escapism that permeated the lineup.
Think open-collared patterned guayabera shirts paired with higher-waisted pants that were intended to “accentuate the middle of the body,” Snyder said during a preview.
Flamenco dots on shirts and Bermuda shorts were among the standouts. And Snyder made no secret of his affection for Ricardo, naming an oversize bomber the Ricky in honor of the late Cuban actor and singer.
1950s-inspired polos, short-sleeve shirts in awning stripes meant to be reminiscent of a beach umbrella, and soft suede field jackets belted at the waist all added to the sense of relaxation.
The color palette was also pure Havana: creams, corals, olives and other shades that looked kissed by the sun and were complemented by a few brighter, bolder hues. “It’s the most color I’ve ever done,” he said.
Snyder characterized the collection as a whole as “elegant, but there’s an ease to it. That’s what I’ve always loved about ‘50s style.”
The offering included tailoring, a hallmark of the Todd Snyder brand, but the suits were loose, wide-leg pants were pleated, and paired with casual tops to soften the look. A key piece was a midnight navy double-breasted model in variegated stripes — appropriate for a beach wedding or a night out sipping piña coladas.
The footwear was complementary and included jelly fishermen’s sandals and soft Milanese loafers.
If Snyder got a little stuck style-wise in the mambo beat, overall the lineup was another strong outing.
“The collection is meant to capture the way the universal pleasures of warm weather connect us all: sunshine, azure water, a crisp cocktail and Tito Puente’s ‘Ran Kan Kan’ playing in the evening breeze,” he said.