Fendi brought a striking mix of Italian glamour, disco-inspired fashion and sensual silhouettes to Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday. For her second Milan collection for the Rome-based fashion house, Maria Grazia Chiuri looked to legendary performer Raffaella Carra for inspiration.
The collection moved between nightclub glamour and boudoir-inspired styling, creating a distinctly 1970s mood. Meanwhile, sheer fabrics, airy dresses, plunging V necklines and backless designs dominated the runway.
Fendi Channels Raffaella Carra’s Iconic Style
Chiuri’s collection drew heavily from Carra’s confident approach to fashion and performance. The models walked before mirrors inspired by a 1974 Italian television variety show where Carra famously danced to “Prisencolinensinainciusol”.
The song, performed by Italian pop star Adriano Celentano, became known for its English-sounding gibberish lyrics. Carra, who was celebrated as a singer, dancer, actress and television presenter, died in 2021.
Her blonde hairstyle, energetic performances and often exposed midriff became familiar symbols of her public image. Chiuri highlighted that influence while presenting her latest Fendi collection.
“Raffaella had a strong awareness of her body and a great sense of fashion, which had a big influence on us,” Chiuri said on Instagram of the collection.
The runway looks further embraced the era through fringes, feather boas and dramatic styling. Black remained a dominant colour, while sequined caps and furs brought back recognisable Fendi elements.
Fendi’s Men’s and Women’s Looks Bring Back Signature Details
Following Prada’s all-skirt collection and Diesel’s night-out silhouettes, Fendi presented tunics worn over jeans for men. The women’s collection, meanwhile, revived sequined caps and furs associated with the LVMH-owned fashion house.
However, the show also drew opposition outside the venue. Dozens of anti-fur protesters gathered near the Fendi show as celebrities including Monica Bellucci and Bang Chan attended from the front row.
Antonio Marras Blends Partywear With Day-After Nostalgia
Elsewhere at Milan Fashion Week, Sardinian designer Antonio Marras took his runway to an urban park. His collection featured military jackets, wide grey suits embroidered with flowers, nostalgic silk and tulle dresses, and deconstructed parkas.
The mixed Spring/Summer 2027 collection explored the feeling of continuing the night into the following day. Marras described the concept as “the day after the night, when you’re still wearing your party clothes and have sea salt on your skin,”.
Models of different ages walked across a basketball court covered with rugs opposite Marras’s Milan workshop. Later, they danced around a wedding table, adding another unexpected element to the presentation.
Jil Sander Keeps Its Focus on Understated Style
At Jil Sander, creative director Simone Bellotti continued exploring the fashion house’s established minimalist and functional approach.
The collection featured strict grey jackets with fitted shapes and broad shoulders. At the same time, the designs remained long and comfortable, balancing structure with ease.
Beyond the dominant grey tones, Bellotti introduced pastel shades including beige, yellow and blue. The collection also explored the relationship between structure and vulnerability.
“The uniform becomes vulnerable. Vulnerability, in turn, becomes the uniform,” the brand said on Instagram.
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