Silvia Venturini Fendi’s Resort 2026 womenswear collection is a personal ode to nostalgia reimagined for the now. Sparked by a photograph taken in Monaco around 1983—capturing her in a monochrome polka-dot party dress beside Karl Lagerfeld—the collection revisits that joyful era through a distinctly modern lens. When her granddaughter recently discovered the vintage dress, it ignited the desire to reinterpret its spirit, not as a replica but as a refined evolution.

The result is a collection rich in emotional resonance yet grounded in contemporary practicality. Fendi transforms the original polka dot motif into an abstract, painterly animal print inspired by the moth—an enigmatic creature drawn to light. This nocturnal muse becomes the narrative thread, appearing across intarsia shearling, pleated silk skirts, sequined party dresses, and sheer blouses, imbuing the garments with subtle movement and mystery.

Parachute silk, chosen for its weightlessness and versatility, lends the collection an ease reflective of modern dressing. Pieces such as cuffed shorts, utility bombers with military zippers, and crisp taffeta trousers marry sensuality with streetwise tailoring. Even romantic details, like ruffled peplums and flared minis, are retooled with discreet innovations—hidden mobile phone pockets tucked into cascading folds.

Accessories take center stage with a refreshed take on house icons: Baby Baguette pouches, reimagined Spy bags, moth-shaped bag charms, and an adjustable new tote silhouette offer a blend of function and flourish. Meanwhile, the iconic FF logo is subtly reintroduced via overstitching on washed denim, allowing the branding to whisper rather than shout.

With this collection, Silvia Fendi steps fully into her dual role as creative lead for both womenswear and menswear, infusing the house’s legacy with personal joy, playful elegance, and generational dialogue. Resort 2026 isn’t just a seasonal offering—it’s a dance between memory and metamorphosis, where yesterday’s allure finds its place in tomorrow’s wardrobe.