Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first Fendi collection for Fall/Winter 2026–27 places shared creativity, black silhouettes and reworked archival materials at its centre.
The first collection under a new creative direction often reveals itself through the things it chooses to preserve. Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Fall/Winter 2026–27 work for Fendi builds around shared creativity, the house’s family history and the skills of its atelier.
Women’s and men’s silhouettes appeared together, supporting the collection’s theme of a wardrobe shaped collectively rather than divided into separate narratives. Its guiding phrase, “Meno io, più noi,” places collaboration ahead of individual authorship.
Black as a starting point
Much of the collection uses black to let texture, shape and movement carry the emphasis. Fluid dresses, lace and crisp collars sit alongside more structured pieces.
The controlled palette makes changes of proportion more visible. Animal print and stronger references appear as interruptions rather than the basis of every look.
A new role for existing materials
The Echo of Love atelier concept explores how previously owned fur can be reworked into contemporary pieces. For a house with a long history in fur craftsmanship, the project treats existing material as something with both technical and personal value.
That approach also creates a dialogue between an older wardrobe and a new commission. It is not a universal claim about the environmental impact of every garment; the details depend on the materials and work involved.
House memory meets new work
Chiuri’s concept refers to the five Fendi sisters and the idea that a house is maintained by many hands. Artistic collaborations and atelier skills add depth beyond what appears on the runway.
For a collector interested in fashion as design, the season offers an opportunity to see how a familiar label can evolve without discarding its archive. The collection’s appeal lies in the relationship between past materials and present form.
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