We all have an image of the seaside in our heads. Some of us picture an idyllic beach, where your own footprints are the only ones in the sand. Others might envision Brighton pier, pleasure beaches, and the sound of a giant hammer ringing “ding ding ding”. For most of us, the seaside is a place of escape. Somewhere we romanticise and travel to for our holidays, to relax and distract ourselves from the pressures of work. 

But for some people, the seaside is a place of work. At marinas, docks and harbours, boatmen and women work tirelessly at the intersections of water and land. Working anti-social hours and battling the elements come rain, shine or storm, the sea is a place of work for this community – far from our childhood holiday memories. For Stone Island Marina’s SS26 collection, the Italian brand is paying homage to these figures, taking us “straight to the source” and challenging our romanticised perceptions of the sea.  

The collection is delivered through a series of photographs by Louis Flashman and accompanying video shot by Calum Glenday, captured after a harsh winter, as spring slowly begins to set in. Flowers sprout through the concrete and light begins to soften the cold textures of metal, rope, and salt. Each piece in the collection is designed with intention: to withstand the seasons, to be adaptable and resilient. At the marina, workers have to be able to trust in their clothing to the extent that it doesn’t even cross their mind – they’ve got enough to think about. 

Stone Island Marina was first launched in 1983, just one year after Stone Island was founded. For SS26, the brand took a trip down memory lane, heading back into the archive and reinterpreting iconic designs with a 2026 twist. One particular sailing jacket stood out, featuring a folding hood, rubber closures and wooden pulls taken from the brand’s early days. You’ll also discover a coach jacket in 2/2 cotton twill with a Batavia weave, giving it a distinctive texture. Like the sailing jacket, the coach jacket is made from garment dyed nyco (nylon / cotton) to enhance the colour’s depth. See more by scrolling through the gallery above.