The Return of the Peekaboo: Fendi Steals the Spotlight at Milan Fashion Week

From sequinned Peekaboos to beaded Baguettes, Fendi’s Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear show in Milan had everyone talking. The runway dazzled with colour, texture and detail, and the ripple effect is already reaching the pre-loved fashion world.

I’ve always been a Fendi girl, but rarely has a collection stopped me in my tracks like this one. The fresh variations of classic styles – chunky beading in tonal hues, sheer mesh totes revealing intricate embellishments, and colours that clash in all the right ways – prove that classics don’t have to be boring.

Fendi absolutely nailed the brief with this collection. Creative director Silvia Venturini Fendi grew up inside the house, first walking in a show at six years old before becoming the creative hand behind its accessories and the inventor of the Baguette, a design that changed both the brand and fashion history. In 2026 her work feels fresher than ever, speaking simultaneously to the refined modern-day woman and her inner child at heart.

The star of the show was without a doubt the classic Peekaboo. First introduced in 2008, this icon has proven its staying power across nearly two decades. For 2026 it reappeared in dazzling new forms with heavy sequinning and intricate embellishment that elevated its timeless structure. The revival of the Fendi Peekaboo reminds us of its original charm: it’s what’s on the inside that counts.

In the era of “quiet luxury” and the “clean girl aesthetic,” people are craving fun in unexpected places. Seeing Fendi, alongside Missoni and Etro, embrace 70s inspired florals, bright hues and textured embellishments felt like the eye candy we’ve all been craving. Even the runway itself was a vision in bold pixelated Pantone perfection, designed by Australian artist Marc Newson and captured from every angle as models like Alex Consani, Paloma Elsesser and Amelia Gray made their way through the crowds.

New runway trends always influence the pre-loved market too. From Chloè’s Fall/Winter 2025 boho revival to the chocolate suede obsession sparked by Miu Miu and Prada, the effect is undeniable. If Milan Fashion Week has shown us anything, it’s to expect a resurgence of maximalist prints and vintage silhouettes when shopping for your next secondhand find.