Appointed in October 2025, Maria Grazia Chiuri is now settled into her role as Fendi creative director. During the Fall 2026 season of Milan Fashion Week in February, the Italian designer (formerly of Christian Dior) staged her highly anticipated debut as the creative force behind the Italian fashion house. This time around, MGC opted to shy away from a huge runway spectacle (unlike Chanel and Dior) for the Cruise/Resort season, instead presenting the collection via a series of carefully crafted photos and a stylized short film entitled “Beyond the Mirror”. MGC continues to establish her vision for the Fendi wardrobe: interchangeable silhouettes for men and women, staples that mix and match seamlessly, and accessories rooted in experimentation.
Fendi Cruise 2027 Collection Review
Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:
“STUNNING! What a redemption after the disappointing and lacklustre debut show. The separates look luxurious and elevated yet relatable and approachable. MGC just cancelled 3 years of mediocrity from Kim Jones. Take that, you haters!” [FashionPower]
“I honestly think this is an amazing collection. Very good pieces, very wearable, very Fendi on edge. Very appealing!” [BalkaniStaCouture]
“The film is very good. Very austere, very provocative; it does elevate the collection. I think she has a very cinematic POV. As for the collection, I think this is more forward and streamlined than her debut. A lot of luxurious and desirable clothes.” [THD96]
“Maria Grazia, IS THAT YOU? I’M IN LOVE!” [DK92]
“It’s gorgeous and decadent. The fur is used so beautifully. But I suspect that it’s not so much that MGC had the vocabulary to execute a good Fendi collection and more so that she’s found the ONE thing she’s good at.” [Squizree]
“This is a very good collection. Love it! Fendi might be the right place for her.” [cul8tr]
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