Ferragamo presents Fall 2026 collection in Milan

Ferragamo presented its Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear collection during Milan Fashion Week, furthering Maximilian Davis's investigation into the 1920s, a period that coincides with the origins of the house founded by Salvatore Ferragamo. The conceptual starting point was the speakeasy, a space associated with the transgression of social conventions and the coexistence of different identities after dark. The collection translates this atmosphere by blending utilitarian codes and references to the decade's nocturnal elegance.

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Sailor attire appears as a structuring axis. Davis relates maritime crossings to his own family narratives and the trajectory of Salvatore Ferragamo, who left Italy for the United States before returning to his native country. Naval uniforms are deconstructed through displaced buttons, open fastenings, and revised proportions. In terms of materials, nautical knits receive chiffon applications via needle punch to gain structure; utility parkas emerge in textured napa with shearling hoods. Organic cotton canvases and recycled nylons undergo piece dyeing, while quilted leathers receive airbrushed finishes.

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In contrast, the collection incorporates the language of 1920s evening attire. Velvet and floral jacquard slip dresses engage in dialogue with voluminous draping and enveloping coats that evoke haute couture. The palette draws from visual references of the period, such as cubist-inspired watercolors and sepia-toned surrealist photographs, resulting in colors that evoke temporal wear. Polished Gancini hardware punctuates pieces and accessories, reinforcing the brand's identity.

In footwear, the proposal includes a new fine-tip stiletto and a deep-cut slingback inspired by a 1954 model created by Salvatore Ferragamo, presented in contrasts that evoke nautical uniforms or with jewel applications. The architecture of the "shell sole" technique, developed by the house in the 1950s, inspires curved-design sandals with hybrid heels. For men, elongated Oxford shoes with apron stitching, a monk with Hug closure, and a minimalist boot update the formal repertoire.

Among the accessories, a new graphic silhouette bag closed by a Gancini plate emerges in three sizes. The Hug bag appears in East-West proportion with new color combinations, while for men, a utility crossbody bag with compartments and a Hug pouch in woven calf leather stand out. The collection articulates tradition and technical updating at a time when Italian houses reinforce their historical identity to sustain contemporary relevance.