82% matchToteme
Same neutral coat-and-knit wardrobe, Scandi-cool instead of Italian
What changes: Higher price point, tighter seasonal edit, no diffusion-line breadth
Brand profile
Weekend Max Mara
The off-duty line of Italy's family-owned Max Mara Group, known since 1983 for relaxed coats, knitwear and the Pasticcino bag.
Reggio EmiliaOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Weekend Max Mara
The off-duty half of Max Mara
Launched in 1983 as the casual line beside Max Mara's tailored mainline, under the family-owned Reggio Emilia group founded in 1951.
Coats and knitwear carry the range
The core is relaxed outerwear and wool or cashmere knits, filled out with jersey separates, wide trousers and cotton shirting in muted neutrals.
One bag does the signalling
The Pasticcino, a small structured clutch named after the Italian word for pastry, is the line's recognised accessory.
How Weekend Max Mara fits
Overall fit
true to size
Weekend Max Mara pieces tend to run true to size with a relaxed, generous cut typical of Italian casualwear, though outerwear and knitwear are often designed with room for layering.
Tip: Generally take your usual size; the cuts are relaxed so size down only if you prefer a closer fit.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | relaxed | Cotton shirting fits true to size with an easy, unstructured drape. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | wide, relaxed | Trousers lean wide-leg and relaxed; take your normal size for the intended loose fit. |
| Jackets | slightly large | relaxed, often oversized | Coats and jackets are cut roomy for layering, so consider your usual size or size down if you want a trimmer silhouette. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Weekend Max Mara fit questions
Does Weekend Max Mara run big or small?
Weekend Max Mara fits true to size. Generally take your usual size; the cuts are relaxed so size down only if you prefer a closer fit. Weekend Max Mara pieces tend to run true to size with a relaxed, generous cut typical of Italian casualwear, though outerwear and knitwear are often designed with room for layering.
How does Weekend Max Mara fit?
Weekend Max Mara pieces tend to run true to size with a relaxed, generous cut typical of Italian casualwear, though outerwear and knitwear are often designed with room for layering. Overall shape: relaxed.
How do Weekend Max Mara shirts & overshirts fit?
Weekend Max Mara shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Cotton shirting fits true to size with an easy, unstructured drape. Shape: relaxed.
How do Weekend Max Mara trousers & pants fit?
Weekend Max Mara trousers & pants fits true to size. Trousers lean wide-leg and relaxed; take your normal size for the intended loose fit. Shape: wide, relaxed.
How do Weekend Max Mara jackets fit?
Weekend Max Mara jackets fits slightly large. Coats and jackets are cut roomy for layering, so consider your usual size or size down if you want a trimmer silhouette. Shape: relaxed, often oversized.
Brand facts
Weekend Max Mara is the casualwear line of the Max Mara Fashion Group, the Reggio Emilia house founded by Achille Maramotti in 1951 and still family-owned. Launched in 1983 as an off-duty capsule alongside Max Mara's tailored mainline, it focuses on relaxed coats and outerwear, wool and cashmere knitwear, jersey separates, wide trousers and cotton shirting in muted neutrals. Its signature accessory is the Pasticcino bag, a small structured clutch named after the Italian word for pastry. It sells via its own boutiques, e-commerce and retailers including Harrods and SSENSE.
- Founded
- 1983
- Origin
- Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Made in
- Italy
- Price
- $$$
- Typical prices
- Jackets $444–$942 · Knitwear $288–$412 · Trousers $242–$298
- Focus
- Womenswear
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Quiet luxury