Holiday brochures from the ‘80s depicting dreamy destinations in the Caribbean islands inspired the colors, light fabrications and the relaxed, unfussy spirit Maximilian Davis imbued in Ferragamo’s pre-fall 2025 collection.
The brand’s creative director looked at the images to set the tone for his chromatic palette, lighting up neutral tones with pops of electric blue, and to introduce a tropical print to flank checkered patterns and his signature sleek monochrome fashion, here exalted by shades of moss green, cognac and chocolate.
The sense of refinement was exemplified by fluid viscose jersey dresses in different lengths and splashed with a graphic motif nodding to palm fronds, which gave them a whiff of ‘70s psychedelia. Other takes on the easy-to-approach attitude included versions in punchy solids, as seen in a cobalt frock, or via colorblocking in shirt dresses with draped skirts that echoed the key silhouette Davis paraded on the runway last September.
While these looks – plus safari jackets, tie-dye knits and accessories like raffia shoes with spherical cork heels and woven bucket bags – provided summery options to easily pack into a suitcase for an escape somewhere warm, the collection proved that Davis’ polished aesthetic best resonates in the city.
His clean tailoring had an urban-chic appeal and looked sharp even when deconstructed in the shoulders. Repeatedly explored during his tenure at the Florentine house, scarf dressing also translated particularly well this season, with panels overlapping on the shoulders of shirts or on skirt fronts, adding a dynamic spin to daily staples while staying true to the brand’s sophisticated allure. Ditto for bias cut gowns with delicate lace inserts around the neckline that offered a simple yet sensual take on eveningwear.
“The way people are dressing, they want things to be very immediate. I don’t think people have the energy [for else] anymore,” said Davis flashing a smile. “This [collection] is very grab-and-go and every piece has been designed with the consideration of how it fits in an everyday wardrobe and every person’s life.”
