FENDI’s SS26 Show Blends Color, Craft, and Star Power in Milan

Milan was the epicenter of fashion on September 24 as FENDI unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 Women’s and Men’s collections. 

Quick Take

• FENDI Spring/Summer 2026 show took place Sept. 24 in Milan

• Celebrity guests included Naomi Watts, Hilary Duff, Shailene Woodley, Bang Chan, Tang Yan, and Sandara Park

• Silvia Venturini Fendi’s collection embraced color, ease, and craftsmanship

• Marc Newson designed the kaleidoscopic set

• Fabrics ranged from crisp and transparent to lustrous and featherlight

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The show pulled in a global roster of stars — from Hollywood actresses to K-pop icons — all front row for Silvia Venturini Fendi’s kaleidoscopic vision of summer dressing.

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Naomi Watts, Hilary Duff, and Shailene Woodley led the Hollywood contingent, joined by Ryan Destiny, Isabela Merced, and Chinese star Tang Yan, a longtime brand spokesperson.

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K-pop was in full force with Bang Chan and Sandara Park, while Japanese singer Ren Meguro and actress Haruna Kawaguchi added international star power. European stars including Spanish singer Aitana, Italian top model Bianca Balti, and Lebanese actress Daniella Rahme rounded out the diverse guest list.

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On the runway, Silvia Venturini Fendi delivered a collection that was equal parts playful and precise. Bright hues cut into airy silhouettes, creating what the house described as “melodious geometries of color.” Fabrics shimmered between transparent, crisp, and lustrous, balancing structure with featherweight ease.

“It’s about a relaxed and colorful sense of ease with a romantic elegance. It’s not about a single definition but a fluidity between everyday life and exquisite craftsmanship.”

– Silvia Venturini Fendi

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The set, designed by Marc Newson, featured a pixelated color field that mirrored the collection’s mood: vibrant, fluid, and futuristic. The result was a show that captured both romance and edge — quintessentially FENDI.