This was certainly Maximilian Davis’ most refined collection for Ferragamo so far – one that didn’t rely on overt references or an overload of ideas. Not that it lacked context: the designer’s imagination settled on a 1925 photograph of silent-screen actress Lola Todd in head-to-toe leopard print, which he connected to a Ferragamo leopard-print shoe from the same period. Davis reflected on the adoption of “exotic” codes at the dawn of the Jazz Age, citing the Harlem Renaissance and Josephine Baker as points of reference.

Those reflections translated into a collection defined by airiness, sensuality, and wearability. The animal-print silk georgette dresses with fringes epitomized this spirit, looking supremely chic in motion. The same could be said of the boxy suits reworked into hourglass silhouettes, cinched with tasseled scarves tied as belts – for both women and men.

Menswear was also among Davis’ most accomplished to date; the sturdy canvas jackets, particularly in faded coral, stood out as highlights. Altogether, the collection is compelling proof that designers need time and space to truly flourish.

ED’s SELECTION:

Ferragamo Nymphe Leather Mules

Ferragamo Belted Wool And Cashmere-blend Coat

Ferragamo Satin Gown

Ferragamo Hug Satin Shoulder Bag

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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