Fendi Fall 2026
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Fendi debut in Milan opened with a clear message: “Less I, more us.” Across a staggering 80 looks, the coed runway largely sidestepped gendered pronouns, proposing what Chiuri called a “shared wardrobe” — jackets, coats, and pants designed once, sized for everyone. Backstage, she explained the philosophy: a team approach to menswear and womenswear alike, creating pieces meant to be universally desirable rather than dictated by one vision. From the outset, it was evident that this Fendi would be less about spectacle and logos, and more about considered design.
The collection stripped away nearly all Fendi logomania, instead embracing a predominantly monochromatic palette: black and grey accounted for roughly three-quarters of the looks. Amid this restraint, Chiuri inserted subtle points of texture and reference — folkloric fur-trimmed vests, a yellow-and-black motocross jacket, and an Army-green flight suit — while the bulk of the runway felt grounded, approachable, and meticulously tailored. Wool coats, pleated skirts, delicate lace dresses, and velvet evening columns anchored the 80-look lineup, with subtle nods to Fendi’s heritage through leather collars and cross-strap closures that recalled Karl Lagerfeld and Kim Jones.
Accessories mirrored the collection’s ethos, from elaborately embellished Baguette bags to jewelry and T-shirts co-created with Italian female artists, including the estate of Mirella Bentivoglio. Fur appeared only in tippets and patchwork coats reworked from existing skins, a conscious nod to sustainability amid protests outside the venue. The five Fendi sisters were memorialized in intarsia scarves carrying phrases like “Rooted but not stuck,” a quiet reminder that Chiuri’s debut honors the house’s history while leaning into a collective-forward, “us-generation” aesthetic. With 80 meticulously pared-back looks, it’s a debut that asks the fashion world to reconsider what makes a Fendi look timeless.
