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New Language of Shared Luxury by Fendi for F/W 26-27, Milan Fashion Week | FashionTV | FTV

Redefine your wardrobe with the season's most anticipated coed debut of Maria Grazia Chiuri at Fendi, unveiled at Milan Fashion Week! The newest collection, titled "A Shared Wardrobe," marks a definitive shift toward a "transversal" aesthetic that transcends traditional gender boundaries. Moving away from the individualistic slogans of her past, Chiuri introduced a new motto for her return to the Italian house: “Less I, more us.” This philosophy was physically manifested through a collection that largely dispensed with the pronouns of "his" and "hers," focusing instead on impeccably crafted, approachable classics designed to be worn by anyone, regardless of gender. While the collection leaned into realistic, wearable luxury rather than high-fashion spectacle, Chiuri skillfully woven in threads of Fendi’s rich heritage. Little white leather collars served as a poignant nod to Karl Lagerfeld’s fifty-year tenure, while furry intarsia football scarves immortalized the five founding Fendi sisters with phrases like “Rooted but not stuck.” The designer also continued her career-long dialogue with female artists, collaborating with the estate of Italian sculptor Mirella Bentivoglio for graphic elements and jewelry. Despite the presence of fur in the form of tippets and patchwork coats, the house clarified a commitment to sustainability by remodeling all pieces from existing skins. By blending utilitarian themes like denim and military flight suits with delicate lace and bohemian accents, Chiuri has created a collection that is less about what a designer imposes and more about what a generation of wearers desires.