Fendi FW25/26 Marks 100 Years with a Family Tribute on the Runway
February 26, 2025 – Milan Fashion Week, Fendi FW25/26
The doors of a grand Roman palazzo creaked open. Two young boys stepped onto the runway, dressed in precise tailoring that reflected the confidence of the Maison they were born into. Their names? Dardo and Tazio, the great-great-grandsons of Edoardo and Adele Fendi, who founded the brand a century ago.
As they walked forward, the stage unfolded into a tribute to Fendi’s 100-year legacy. The runway, covered in brick red, echoed the color of the Rome atelier where Silvia Venturini Fendi spent her childhood watching her mother, Anna, at work. Sarah Jessica Parker sat front row, a nod to the Sex and the City moment that cemented the Baguette bag as a cultural icon. On the catwalk, Adriana Lima and Carolyn Murphy joined a stellar cast, wearing archival-inspired coats from Fendi’s signature collections.
Fendi’s century celebration honored its foundations in craftsmanship, material innovation, and Italian savoir-faire. The Maison revisited the codes of the ‘60s and ‘70s, two defining decades in its history. The show’s Barry White soundtrack set the tone—warm, opulent, and undeniably Fendi.
Fur stoles and grand greatcoats reflected the brand’s origins as a fur and leather atelier, while soft Chantilly lace, fingernail-sized sequins, and ribbed knit dresses with delicate lettuce hems introduced movement and lightness. The silhouette leaned long and streamlined, with drop-waisted evening dresses nodding to the flapper-era glamour of Fendi’s earliest years. Quilted tweed and chevron leather brought depth to tailoring, while leopard print—a longtime symbol of Roman extravagance—made a striking return.
Milan Fashion Week: Fendi Fall-Winter 2025/26
Fendi FW25: The Precision of Italian Tailoring
Fendi’s FW25/26 collection showcased the rigor of Italian tailoring, refining both menswear and womenswear with technical precision. Silvia Venturini Fendi, who oversees menswear and accessories, crafted silhouettes embracing movement and reflecting the Maison’s commitment to expert craftsmanship and modern refinement.
For menswear, structured coats, sculpted outerwear, and impeccable suiting defined the collection. Double-breasted blazers were cut with exacting precision, and paired with high-waisted wool trousers that elongated the silhouette. Cashmere and leather coats, some accented with quilted textures and subtle embellishments. The result is a wardrobe that feels restrained yet powerful, prioritizing clean lines and technical mastery over excess.
In womenswear, the long and lean silhouettes carried through in sharply tailored coats, fitted dresses, and structured suiting. Drop-waisted tailoring, a key theme in the collection, reworked classic flapper-era shapes into something thoroughly modern and functional. Soft knitwear and delicate lace details softened the precision of tailored pieces, while chevron leather and quilted tweed gave depth to outerwear. The interplay between rigid structure and fluid movement captured Fendi’s signature ability to balance strength and elegance.
“Fendi reminds me of the future,” said Silvia Venturini Fendi, emphasizing that this centennial was not about preservation, but progression. The FW25 collection reflected that vision—grounded in heritage tailoring but designed for the next era of Fendi.
Milan Fashion Week: Fendi Fall-Winter 2025/26
The Power of Five: A Family Legacy
Fendi’s centenary celebrated its five generations. The Maison, founded in 1925, remains deeply tied to family. Edoardo and Adele’s legacy lives on through Silvia’s leadership, Delfina’s jewelry, and now, through the youngest heirs—Dardo and Tazio.
The final scene brought this full circle, as Silvia Venturini Fendi, Delfina Delettrez Fendi, and the boys stood together, bridging a century of craftsmanship.
Milan Fashion Week: Fendi Fall-Winter 2025/26
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