FOLLOWING the women’s and men’s Autumn-Winter 2025 show last February in Milan, Fendi is pleased to announce a coed show for its SS26 collection this September in Milan led by Silvia Venturini Fendi.
In its previous outing, the brand looked at its classics, which were showcased in honour of the house’s centenary—the ambition to clean the slate and continue writing a new, distinct identity following Kim Jones’ departure now seems somewhat close to being realised.
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In the previous season, there were some carryovers from Jones’ past aestheticism and a tendency towards softness, which came in the form of cocoons and peplums that tie and wrap—all shown with flouncy blouses meant to be worn inside cinched waistlines.
There was a lot of conceptualism for one outing, but it was attractive and certainly appetising for the house’s broader clientele: simple uptown separates featuring fur trimmings and classic grandeur. Venturini Fendi’s show focused most of her attention on outerwear for Fall: it’s a category that has had success throughout the history of the Maison. It’ll be interesting to see where all this will be heading next.
by Chidozie Obasi