One of the most anticipated fashion events of the season took place during Haute Couture Week in Rome – the presentation of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut couture collection for Fendi.

Rather than surprising audiences with bold experiments, the designer chose to revisit the house’s heritage, delicately reinterpreting Fendi’s iconic codes.

Fur, architectural silhouettes and graphic geometric motifs returned to the runway. Sheer dresses featured vertical lines, prints incorporated circles and diamonds, while blouses and gowns were accented with deep triangular necklines.

A key theme of the collection was the labyrinth, symbolizing the creative process – a complex, multilayered yet captivating journey toward the creation of new ideas.

The color palette was refined and understated. Black and white formed the foundation of the collection, occasionally complemented by touches of gold.

The show’s atmosphere was further enhanced by its musical accompaniment. The soundtrack featured compositions by French composer Pierre Bachelet, best known for creating the score for the cult film «Emmanuelle».

The front row was filled with style icons, including Monica Bellucci, Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker, actress Valeria Golino and influencer Chiara Ferragni.

Sixty-one-year-old Monica Bellucci opted for an elegant white pantsuit, completing the look with a gold handbag and sunglasses.

 

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Jessica Alba attended the show in a black semi-sheer dress featuring lace details and was accompanied by her boyfriend, Danny Ramirez.

 

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Another high-profile guest, 61-year-old Sarah Jessica Parker, chose timeless elegance, wearing a white shirt dress accented with black details.

 

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Paris Fashion Week concluded with the Saint Laurent show. For the Fall-Winter collection, the brand’s creative director, Anthony Vaccarello, took inspiration from 70s fashion, presenting looks featuring an «inverted triangle» silhouette. Moreover, he exaggerated the shoulder line in his signature style, made skirts even narrower, and raised the collars while favoring voluminous jackets and blouses.

Among the models walking the runway was Bella Hadid, showcasing outfits composed of voluminous dresses layered with aged leather jackets reminiscent of the 80s.

Notably, Vaccarello significantly expanded the color palette for this Fall-Winter collection. In addition to black, chocolate, and earthy tones, he introduced electric blue, vibrant orange, deep emerald, chartreuse, and magenta.

The star-studded guest list included actress Zoë Kravitz, Oscar winner Zoë Saldana, model and businesswoman Hailey Bieber, model and Jason Statham’s partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, the mother-daughter modeling duo Kate and Lila Moss, and their fellow runway stars Carla Bruni and Chloë Sevigny. Other notable attendees were Charlotte Gainsbourg, Elsa Hosk, Charli XCX, and Iris Law.

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