ROA Spring/Summer 2026 Lookbook - 'The Instinct to enter the Unknown'

In the early hours of the morning, somewhere in a fog-covered no man’s land, ROA sets a new course with its Spring/Summer 2026 collection – moving beyond clearly defined paths. Rooted in the language of function and guided by a logic of purposeful design, the collection deliberately avoids the comfort of the known, navigating uncharted terrain without a path, without a map – led only by the instinct to embrace the unknown.

At the heart of the collection lies a clear, function-first approach. Materials range from robust canvas to ultralight technical nylons, carefully selected for their durability, adaptability, and high performance across a wide range of conditions. SS26 marks an expanded focus on running and water-based activities, introducing new demands for material precision, fit, and construction.

The garments feature ergonomic cuts, quick-drying mesh inserts, and breathable membrane systems – engineered for seamless transitions across shifting terrains and changing climates.

To meet these elevated requirements, ROA continues to collaborate with trusted partners: Vibram for advanced outsole technologies, Polartec for temperature-regulating, next-to-skin comfort layers, and Dryarn, renowned for its ultralight, breathable base layers.

Visually, the collection is defined by five custom check patterns – including a moth camouflage inspired by tree bark and a dark pinstripe design. These motifs are layered with varying gloss levels, textures, and color saturations to create subtle, multidimensional contrasts. Earthy tones and deep black set the foundation, disrupted by vivid bursts of violet and electric blue.

SS26 also deepens ROA’s engagement with symbolic graphics. Functional elements like maps and diagrams dissolve into dreamlike imagery – a dragon circling the stars, an eagle breaking through clouds beneath a full moon. These visuals give rise to a symbolic language that oscillates between reality and dream – grounded, yet otherworldly.

The SS26 collection is both functional and introspective – an invitation to move not only through physical landscapes, but through psychological and visual ones as well. In this journey, the fog becomes a stage for new perspectives – and every movement within it, a deliberate step into the unknown.

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ROA is available at AFEW Store, Asphaltgold and HHV.

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