Fendi SS26: Infinite Perspectives in 84 looks!

Look 23

Now this was a Ready-to-Wear collection!!!

Colourful, intriguing, bold, and unapologetically Fendi - the SS26 collection delivered 84 looks, each with its own distinct presence. And while I didn’t love every single one (I mean, how could you with 84?!), I was surprised by just how many I liked… and a few I outright adored. Even the filler pieces, there had to be some with such an expansive collection, were better than the standout looks in other shows this week. That’s saying something.

Florals were given new life through clever cutouts: both lace-based and laser-cut flowers blooming from jackets, dresses, blazers, and coats. A standout example? Look 47, a yellow matching set crafted from sheer fabric, delicately outlined with intricate white floral cutouts. It felt precious, wearable, and entirely fresh.

The range of textures and patterns added layers of visual interest throughout the show: sequins, sharp tailoring, bold colour moments (essentially a full rainbow!), and a clear admiration for craftsmanship. Yet, the palette was distributed so seamlessly across the 84 looks that it never once felt overwhelming. You could breathe, see the colours and even were left a bit surprised.

My ultimate favourite? Look 23 (above). A woven-effect coat constructed from synthetic fur, bursting with a weave of colours - brown, red, pink, blue, yellow, navy, beige, all intertwined and woven between each other. Under, Over, Under, Over! This was paired with a matching oversized tote made of thick ribbons in the same palette. It was a visual feast, striking from afar, yet undoubtedly cosy and tactile up close. It looked like wearable joy, I can just imagine how warm that coat is! 

Silvia didn’t shy away from surprise details either. The opening look, for example, featured a chocolate-brown shirt underneath a silky blazer-and-skirt duo with exposed button-lining detail stitched on the outside of the skirt! Not where it was meant to be inside! Blue asymmetrical heels grounded the look, along with an abstract multi-colour bag that pulled it all together. Deconstruction and weaving also made an appearance, as in Look 32, where a knit top appeared to be coming undone - but was in fact a perfectly constructed illusion.

ABOVE - LOOKS (in order) 47, 32, 2

Fendi also dipped into the season’s growing polka dot obsession, giving it her own spin with raised black dots layered atop flat white printed ones - a textured twist on the classic motif. Trends were acknowledged, but always with a Fendi fingerprint.

The runway itself was a visual extension of the collection: colour-blocked stairs in red, green, and pink leading to warm beige walls and a matching tricolour path. It set the tone for a show full of personality and poise - the runway was fit for supermodels, and of course it brought these too! Alex Consani and Amelia Gray were among the supermodels to strut this catwalk. Only the best for Fendi. 

Tailoring was, of course, present and precise, offered in both restrained brown hues and more experimental blue tones, and even reds. Amid the sharper silhouettes were of course softer, flowing dresses like Look 7: a ruffled, pleated number with a cinched waist and a bold tomato-red strap, paired with a vibrant yellow statement bag. Fendi really didn’t hold back when it came to accessories this season and it helped the collection feel complete.

Look 29

Speaking of tomato red - which I told you was coming, it exploded in Look 29 (left), which featured a fully monochromatic ensemble from head to toe. Jacket, shirt, trousers, shoes, rimmed glasses, and even a tiny wrist-hung handbag all in rich cherry tomato red. It was bold, it was delicious, and it was exactly what this season needed.

Although the colours varied widely, we saw a consistent return to vivid blues, energetic reds, and sunny yellows, sometimes used as accents, other times in full, uninterrupted monochrome. It showcased just how versatile this collection was providing a look for literally everyone, catering to the masses while also being exclusively luxury. Now that’s an accomplishment!  

Frédéric Sanchez, who worked on the show’s soundtrack, described it as a “psychedelic promenade”  and I think he nailed it. It was a sensory experience, full of movement, texture, rhythm and surprise. 

About the Collection, Silvia Fendi herself said: “I like not to give a definition in words to the collection, because it’s made of so many different thoughts.”

And that’s exactly what it felt like - a fluid tapestry of perspectives, textures, and moods. This didn’t create a singular vision, but many. And I think that’s the power of a collection like this: there’s no right or wrong interpretation. Just feeling.

See the full collection here - https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/fendi#review

With love,

Mimi x