Maritime Sensuality. Ferragamo AW26

March 1, 2026 | Design & Culture by Ed

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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Accomplished. Ferragamo SS26

September 28, 2025 | Design & Culture by Ed

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

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Pina. Ferragamo AW25

March 2, 2025 | Design & Culture by Ed

For a second season in a row, Ferragamo‘s Maximilian Davis is inspired with contemporary dance. Pina Bausch was an in-your-face reference for autumn-winter 2025, just looking at the petal strewn runway (a nod to one of her most famous stagings, “Nelken“). Ballerina’s bodysuits from last collection got replaced with thicker jerseys, semi-sheer shifts and airy drapes. Two densely fringed mesh dresses near the end were hung with carnation-like florals. Some of the oversized tailored outerwear (the collection’s standout moments) echoed the masculine garments that Bausch was sometimes photographed wearing. It all seemed right. But in the end, something’s still missing in Maximilian’s vision for the Italian house.

ED’s SELECTION:

Ferragamo Star Leather-trimmed Leopard-print Calf Hair Tote

Ferragamo Gyoia Bow-embellished Patent-leather Pumps

Ferragamo Layered Ribbed Jersey Top

Ferragamo Padded Shell Bomber Jacket

Ferragamo Hug Medium Leather-trimmed Raffia Tote

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Spotlight On Ferragamo

August 29, 2024 | Design & Culture by Ed

Founded in 1927, Ferragamo is one of the longest-standing luxury shoe companies in the world, and also the owner of the industry’s largest number of patents – a testament to its creative and technical pieces. The brand’s ready-to-wear – now revived by Maximilan Davis – is just as covetable and very much inspired by its heritage. Here are some of my favorite pieces from the brand’s autumn collection!