Maria Grazia Chiuri Reimagines Fendi Signatures for Autumn
For her debut fall/winter 2026 collection at Fendi, chief creative officer Maria Grazia Chiuri has updated the label’s signature Colibrì slingback, originally introduced in 2018, as reported by scmp.com. The newly named Very Colibrì features a thinner heel and a slimmer, elongated silhouette. The footwear is designed to be paired with slim-fit trousers or a pencil skirt.
Hermès Launches Calfskin Basketball Hoop and Leather Balls
Hermès has expanded its luxury homeware line with a birch and beech basketball backboard decorated with a horse motif, accompanied by a calfskin hoop. For actual play, the brand has also released two basketballs crafted from bull calf leather. The extravagant piece is intended for private courts or tailored home interiors.
Grace Wales Bonner Collaborates with John Smedley on Merino Separates
Designer Grace Wales Bonner, who is set to make her debut as Hermès’ men’s ready-to-wear creative director next year, has partnered with knitwear specialist John Smedley. The collection includes merino wool and cotton separates featuring short- and long-sleeved polo shirts, alongside a crew neck sweater detailed with tan, blue, and red stripes.
Lane Crawford Highlights Tactile Craftsmanship and Reversible Outerwear
Lane Crawford’s fall/winter selection emphasizes personal style through tactile materials like cashmere, cowhide, and shearling. Among the featured pieces is a reversible rug-inspired coat from Lebanese label Bokja, designed to age with wear over time.
Marimekko Unveils Unikko-Motif Glass Tableware
Finnish lifestyle brand Marimekko has introduced a new range of clear glass plates shaped entirely in the silhouette of its signature Unikko flower motif. The tableware items are available in vibrant shades of green, pink, and red.
Pucci Channels Tuscan Horse Race for Winter Collection
Following its vibrant summer releases in Mediterranean destinations like Portofino, Capri, and Saint Tropez, Pucci creative director Camille Miceli has revealed a fall/winter lineup inspired by Il Palio, a horse race in the Tuscan city of Siena. The collection utilizes rich animal prints and fitted silhouettes.
Sacai Highlights Robert Mapplethorpe Floral Photography
Chitose Abe of Sacai has partnered with The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation for a new range of T-shirts, hoodies, and a leather jacket. Rather than focusing on Mapplethorpe’s iconic photographs of the male body, the collection highlights his imagery of tulips and lilies, alongside a self-portrait and the artist’s quote: “I’m looking for the unexpected. I’m looking for things I’ve never seen before.”
Simone Rocha and Telfar Launch New Footwear Collaborations
Simone Rocha’s latest collaboration with Adidas Originals pushes the “sneakerina” trend forward with ribbon lacing and pearl and crystal embellishments, accompanied by a crystal hair clip shaped like the Adidas trefoil logo. Meanwhile, Telfar has brought back its partnership with Timberland for an extra-long, pebbled nubuck leather boot designed to be worn unstructured over jeans or with a mini skirt.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Designer Collections
What materials are used in the Hermès basketball hoop?
The backboard is constructed from birch and beech wood featuring a horse motif, while the hoop itself is made of calfskin. Hermès also released matching basketballs crafted from bull calf leather.
Who designed the updated Colibrì slingback at Fendi?
Maria Grazia Chiuri redesigned the shoe for her first fall/winter collection at Fendi, updating the 2018 original with a thinner heel and a slimmer, elongated silhouette.
Which photographer’s work inspired the Sacai collection?
Chitose Abe’s collection for Sacai features the floral photography of Robert Mapplethorpe, specifically highlighting his images of tulips and lilies rather than his body of human portraits.