FENDI Cruise 2027 Rome - Fashion Channel

FENDI Cruise 2027 Rome - Fashion Channel For her first Cruise collection at Fendi, Maria Grazia Chiuri looked to the house's own history, drawing on memories and references that connect directly to her early years at the Roman fashion house in the late 1980s. Released through a lookbook and short film, the collection paid tribute to Histoire d’Eau, the 1977 film commissioned by Karl Lagerfeld to accompany Fendi's first ready-to-wear collection, creating a dialogue between the house's past and present. Set against the backdrop of Rome, the collection explored cinematic elegance through sharp tailoring, supple leather outerwear, textured fabrics, and the return of the iconic Baguette bag in understated archival-inspired finishes. Long trench coats, double-breasted suits, flared trousers, and practical layering reflected Chiuri's preference for clothes designed for everyday life, while sequined pieces and fluid eveningwear introduced a softer, more glamorous dimension. The collection also continued Chiuri's exploration of a shared wardrobe, pairing several womenswear looks with corresponding menswear interpretations. Throughout, craftsmanship, functionality, and heritage remained central themes, reinforcing a collaborative vision for Fendi that places collective identity above individual authorship. Blending Roman sophistication with contemporary practicality, Cruise 2027 offered a thoughtful reflection on the codes that have shaped Fendi for nearly a century while looking c