Round-collar shirt with tricolor stripes

A fresh wind from the North

For fall-winter 2026, The Nines and Alex Cormac continue their collaboration with Aquilon. Named after the cold north wind that inspired it, the collection envisions a warmer, more textured wardrobe.

The Nines x Alex Cormac

Three-piece suits, Gurkha pants, ribbed knits and shirts with statement collars create a look shaped by British, military and workwear influences. Tweeds, Shetland wools and substantial fabrics add depth, while the cuts and details draw on sometimes-forgotten elements of menswear. It’s a way to bring them up to date without losing their character.

With Aquilon, The Nines and Alex Cormac have created a collection with character, designed to last and become a wardrobe of essentials.

The striped round-collar shirt by Alex Cormac

Inspired by shirts found in British menswear in the 1930s, this shirt features a round collar, a detail far less common today than classic collars. Paired with stripes, it gives the shirt a distinct identity without making it difficult to wear.

The round collar also works particularly well with a tie. To avoid too many competing patterns, a solid tie or one with a small pattern lets the collar and stripes stand out. It’s a way to bring a period menswear detail into a shirt designed to be worn today.