By Eva Répessé
At Milan Fashion Week, Genny’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection unfolded with a focus on curves, softness, and nature. Impressionist colors and sculptural silhouettes feel like the continuation of a language Cavazza Facchini has refined for years. This reflection on femininity and art shows how clothing can carry softness and strength at the same time. An idea she has extended from her past work.
“The curves of an orchid are like a drawing in space: they have an elegance and simplicity that are rarely found in art,” said Marc Quinn whose sculpture features in the show as a centerpiece. Cavazza Facchini translated it into “Unpredictable Curves” shaping a collection built on fluid lines, delicate power, and sculptural form.
An Ode to Nature
The metaphor of the orchids aligns with a femininity that is both delicate and powerful. From the opening looks, the balance between severity and softness is noticeable with a pistachio satin suit, softened by a sheer blouse (Look 2); and with a tailoring layered with a pleated chiffon bustier (Look 5).
The color palette; lavender, sky blue, coral, pale gold, with hints of mint and lilac echoes Monet’s impressionist gardens. A strapless pistachio gown with cascading floral embroidery, captures that garden ambiance, (Look 16). On the other hand, the sculptural overlays nods to Georgia O’Keeffe’s sensual abstraction (Look 6). This contrast between fragility and clean lines carries the message forward as much as Matteo Ceccarini’s soundtrack; swells and quiets in waves, echoing the collection’s balance of delicacy and strength. The accessories reinforced the point rather than distracting from it. Circular leather satchels, orchid embroidered handbags, and floral mules.
Hues of the orchid take shape among an O'Keeffe inspired backdrop at the Genny Spring/Summer 2026 runway show in Milan (Images courtesy of Genny)
Silhouettes and curves are Cavazza Facchini’s strongest argument. Softness and structure comes to life as a petal shaped blouse sits under a cropped organza jacket. The orchid seems almost sculpted into the body (Look 7). A bold fuchsia chiffon gown with cut-out shoulders, broadens the color story, and shows that this femininity is not only pastel, but also commanding (Look 15). The closing effect arrives with (Look 30), a ruched red mini whose curling folds blur the line between petal and flame, echoing O’Keeffe art. The curves here are a metaphor of power, sensuality, and life force. The fabrics spoke for themselves; pleated chiffon moves with each step; satin reflects light like water; metallic knits shimmer softly. Even when glamour appears in crystal details or lamé; it remains subtle.
Silky silohuettes grace the Genny Spring/Summer 2026 runway in Milan (Images courtesy of Genny)
The front row added energy to the runway. Saweetie made a bold entrance in a black-and-white strapless mini dress with sculptural lines, while Paul Forman mixed polish and edge in black leather over a crisp white shirt. Leonie Hanne chose a champagne satin ensemble that echoed the runway’s palette, Rose Bertram opted for sheer black layers with a long coat, and Carina Zavlin brought couture poise in an ivory suit with gold accents. Together, their looks reflected the show’s themes and underlined Genny’s reach across music, fashion, and culture.
Saweetie, Paul Forman attend the Genny Spring/Summer 2026 show during Milan Fashion Week (Images courtesy of Genny)
With SS26, Cavazza Facchini offered more than clothes; she offered a sharp vision. Inspired by orchids, petals, and curves with Impressionist colors like Monet and forms like O'Keeffe, the collection chose reflection over spectacle. In a season full of noise, Genny spoke softly. And in that softness was conviction: femininity as strength, sensuality, and grace.