At Ferragamo, Maximilian Davis is committed to subverting the classics, often approaching them from a different perspective or reworking their well-known codes. For autumn–winter 2026, he turned his attention to the aesthetic of maritime attire, successfully transforming its references into something glamorous and refined.

The opening segment of the collection featured handsome, oversized peacoats in navy cashmere, to which panels lined in ivory silk were buttoned in, creating a sense of Cubist deconstruction. Two Guernsey-inspired sweaters – one navy, one white – were designed with raised collars left unbuttoned to fall softly around the neck. This simple manipulation introduced a note of subtle sensuality (made me think of “Querelle“, Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s 1982 homoerotic sea-port drama).

A swimming vest was reimagined as a quilted leather orange gilet, while georgette dresses with mid-calf, cinched accordion pleats moved through the air like sails in the wind. With each collection, Davis moves closer to the vision he continually strives to realize.

ED’s SELECTION:

Ferragamo Arcadia Patent-leather Pumps

Ferragamo Draped Satin- And Lace-paneled Silk-chiffon Midi Dress

Ferragamo Hug Medium Leather Tote

Ferragamo Itaca Patent-leather Mules

Ferragamo Hooded Padded Shell Jacket

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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