The Fendi Spring/Summer 2026 collection offered a lively take on modern luxury. Venturini Fendi reimagined sportswear with couture fabrics, giving classic shapes new textures and a touch of irreverence.
Models stepped onto a vast, pixelated stage designed by Marc Newson; their outfits mirrored the set’s visual intensity. Windbreakers were made of laser-cut leather, track jackets were made of silk faille, and pencil skirts replaced stiff tailoring with fluid shapes. Fendi‘s concept of elevating the ordinary brought new significance to overlooked pieces, making them central to her vision for the season.
Color dominated the runway. Shades appeared in layered variations, sometimes in sharp contrast and other times through subtle tonal shifts. Lace was overprinted with florals, and cutouts revealed sheer surfaces. Accessories carried the same energy, from furry mesh loafers for men to the Collier handbag with its chunky necklace handle. Peekaboo bags hid sequined linings-a luxury detail designed to be seen only by the wearer.
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Playful motifs broke up the seriousness of luxury fashion. Embroidered flowers with raised, pistil-like discs were dubbed “fried flowers” by the designer, reminiscent of the fried egg charms dangling from bags. These surreal touches reminded the audience that humor has a place in high fashion.
The casting reflected Fendi’s belief in style across generations. Models of different ages walked with ease, underscoring the point that fashion thrives when it includes variety rather than chasing a single standard of youth.
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2026 collection was unveiled just months before Milan hosts the Olympic Winter Games, an event where sports and culture converge. By rethinking performance wear with couture fabrics, Venturini Fendi showed that functionality and luxury can coexist without losing personality.