Vivetta Fall 2026

Following the departure of Vivetta Ponti, the brand’s namesake founder, Vivetta is turning a page under its new owners, the Anselmi family, who took a majority stake in 2022. The Fall 2026 show marked a new beginning that felt both grounded and ambitious. For the first time, Vivetta introduced menswear on the runway, signalling a broader vision for the label. The collection pared back some of the sugary surrealism and doll-like proportions that once defined the house, replacing them with a refined sense of sophistication that nodded to Truman Capote’s “Swans” and the grandeur of mid-century society balls.

There was still whimsy, but it was more controlled, more mature. Flattened plissé detailing appeared on minidresses and men’s suits alike, while silver cutlery-shaped brooches and pins winked from tailored lapels. A cream minidress covered in rosettes looked as though it had been crafted from cocktail napkins, and the brand’s signature surrealist face profiles, once a playful motif, were reimagined as sculptural cutouts and embellishments. For evening, the faces gave way to kissing swan silhouettes on dark velvet gowns and sheer tops, quietly poetic gestures that replaced fantasy with subtle drama.

This new Vivetta still knows how to charm, but it’s learning restraint. Ruffles appeared only briefly, trimming the collars of coats or the edges of sheer gowns, while touches of faux fur softened the season’s princess coats and satin dresses. The result was a collection that balanced commercial appeal with creative spirit, proof that the new design team is beginning to understand how to translate the brand’s eccentric DNA into something wearable and modern.