Earlier this June, the wistful, lush greenery of Casa Lago in the Hollywood Hills served as the runway for Genny’s Cruise 2026 collection. The estate’s garden was the dreamscape for the show: magical and idyllic, somewhere on the Bambi–Atonement Fountain Scene axis. Cypress trees towered, water twinkled, and blossoms fluttered. 

The collection is an ode to a certain enchantment—that of femininity and creative freedom—while tracing the story of the Maison’s iconic codes and Italian identity. It aims to meet between beauty and savoir-faire, expansiveness and heritage. The collection is just the latest chapter in Genny’s long-standing relationship with womenswear.

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You may have seen Genny runways without knowing on Instagram accounts posting ‘90s muses like Christy Turlington, Yasmeen Ghauri, Linda Evangelista, and Naomi Campbell, all of whom walked its shows in the early ’90s. The brand’s history is dotted with the imprints of industry luminaries. Gianni Versace headed the brand in the ’70s, and Christian Lacroix contributed in the ’80s (yes, the designer of the $10,000 bejewelled cross jacket on Anna Wintour’s first Vogue cover in 1988). Today, it’s headed by creative director Sara Cavazza Facchini, who brings us collections like these.

Sheer, lace, and silk fabrics heightened the atmosphere, while looks in muslin and drill grounded the collection. Both structured and fluid silhouettes made themselves known in gowns, suits, dresses, and sets. ‘60s style drop waist tennis dresses, sleeveless pantsuits, and headscarves brought a charming restraint. A powdery palette of light lime, soft pink, aqua, periwinkle, and orchid prints dominated, but striking pieces like a crystalline black dress or a fur jacket kept the drama alive.