There’s a fine line between fashion and performance, and at Ferragamo’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show, Maximilian Davis twirled right down the middle. Inspired by German dance legend Pina Bausch — the queen of making movement feel like poetry—Davis, now a few seasons into his tenure at Ferragamo, served up a collection that was equal parts stage-ready and sidewalk-approved
The clothes knew how to move. Sheer cashmere dresses, layering over bodysuits and leggings that felt half contemporary dancer, half Milanese cool girl running for coffee. Shearling showed up where you least expected—trimming jackets, slicing across sheer panels, and even mingling with the hems of some very playful dresses. The effect was like a backstage warm-up collided with luxury, and somehow, it worked.
Ferragamo Red, With a Pulse
And then there was the red. Ferragamo’s signature hue showed up everywhere, but this time, it wasn’t just there to fill space. It popped—on the runway adorned with rose petals, opera-length gloves, glossy almond-toe pumps, and a feathery, almost-too-glam-to-function dress that dragged a matching handbag along for the ride. Davis described it best in an online interview: “It was there before me, but I wanted it to feel alive again.” Mission accomplished.
Ferragamo is loosening up. The tailoring’s still sharp, the craftsmanship still impeccable, but there’s a new ease — clothes that want to live a little, spin around, maybe sneak in a midnight snack. In a season full of ‘serious fashion,’ Ferragamo danced its own dance — and it was the best kind of standing ovation.
