If the ocean connects us all, as Maximilian Davis suggests, then the Ferragamo woman is currently crossing the Atlantic in considerable style. For Pre-Autumn 2026, the designer has looked past the usual yacht club clichés to chart a far more interesting course. He fuses the brand’s deep Hollywood roots with his own Caribbean heritage and the result is a wardrobe we can’t get enough of.
This is 1920s glamour, but it has been left out in the salt air. Davis has dismantled the rigid rules of maritime dressing, raiding the archives for stripes that now slash across silk scarf dresses with a liquid flow. The silhouettes have completely uncurled; the sharp lines of the past have given way to effortless drop-waists, high-waisted sailor trousers and low-slung pencil skirts.
Davis is obsessing over the mechanics of sailing this season: “That idea of the water connecting people and places led me to looking at sailors, and the space they were navigating to discover new beginnings.”
You spot it in the knotted fastenings that replace traditional buttons and the metal eyelets puncturing the knitwear like hardware on a hull. He has even introduced a mix of sailor and mandarin collars, blending naval tradition with a refined, global traveller aesthetic. The colour palette tells the same story: bold Caribbean blocks meet degrade prints that look as though the tide has bled into the fabric, mimicking an endlessly expansive horizon.
Of course, the accessories are the real headline here. The East-West bag trend has officially docked at Ferragamo. The beloved Hug bag and the double Gancini flap have been stretched into sleek, horizontal shapes that tuck perfectly under the arm. It is a subtle tweak that completely changes the attitude of the bag, making it feel modern and edgy. For those craving texture, the Soft Hug arrives in a tactile grosgrain, while a woven leather hobo bag serves as a reminder of the Florentine craftsmanship powering the whole operation.
Even the house icons are getting a little rough around the edges. The famous Vara bow ballerina is back, but it looks beautifully undone, crafted from delicate, shredded grosgrain. It is a brilliant touch of imperfection in an otherwise polished lineup.
If you need something for the evening, the new satin pumps with sculptural ‘S’ heels come scattered with Art Deco jewellery details. Between the crocodile-print slingbacks and the deconstructed loafers for men, Davis has managed to make the maritime theme feel entirely personal. They serve as the perfect anchor for a collection that navigates the space between the Golden Age and the open sea.
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photography. courtesy of Ferragamo
words. Gennaro Costanzo