GENNY FW25: A Poetic Balance Between Past and Future

GENNY’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection; Image Source: GENNY

They say fashion tells a story, but for Dina Yassin,…

There are collections that merely exist, and then there are those that speak, breathe, and move with the poetry of design—GENNY’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection is undoubtedly the latter.

Gazetta’s correspondent, Raissa Bartoli, attended the runway show in Milan, seated among the who’s who of the fashion industry inside the Palazzo della Permanente. The energy in the room was undeniable—a quiet hum of anticipation before the lights dimmed, the first model stepped out, and we were transported into a world of fluid elegance and archival storytelling.

Sara Cavazza Facchini, the creative force behind GENNY, presented a collection that is both a nod to the past and a declaration of the future. She dug deep into the brand’s archives, spanning over sixty years of history, and reemerged with something that felt wholly modern, fluid, and unshakably feminine. This wasn’t just a revival—it was a reinvention.

The Tassel as a Storyteller

There is an element of surprise in the way Facchini uses symbols, and this season, the tassel was queen.

A simple adornment to the untrained eye, but here, it became a talisman—a symbol of honor, spirituality, and movement. Embellished onto tuxedo jackets, tied onto silk blouses, trailing along the seams of fluid trousers—it wasn’t just decoration, it was a narrative. It spoke of the past while winking at the present.

GENNY’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection; Image Source: GENNY

Raissa noted how the tassels swayed effortlessly as the models walked, adding an almost hypnotic rhythm to the show. On jacquard mohair pullovers, they became three-dimensional statements, whispering a story of craftsmanship. Even the accessories weren’t exempt from this intricate detailing—loafers, slingbacks, and sleek evening bags all bore tassels, transforming them from mere objects into cherished keepsakes.

A Reimagined Archive

Facchini’s brilliance lies not just in looking back, but in knowing exactly what to bring forward and how to push it ahead.

Metal tubes once seen on vintage Genny cardigans? Now sleek piping, outlining tailored coats and creating structure on flowing gowns. The iconic ‘G’ logo? Not just a branding element but a statement buckle and gilded button, grounding pieces with a sense of heritage. Perforated brass bezels became medallions, not just for aesthetics but as a quiet tribute to the resilience and strength of modern women.

And then came the moment that had the audience captivated—a military-inspired overcoat, draped backwards, its sleeves corseted shut at the back. What might have been just another dramatic styling choice became something else entirely: a gown, transformed through perspective and vision.

Facchini wasn’t simply designing; she was sculpting, refining, and reimagining.

A Palette That Knows No Bounds

What is color, if not the way a designer chooses to tell a story?

For FW25, GENNY’s palette was deliberate and masterful. Midnight blues whispered strength, double-breasted suits and overcoats speaking in the language of power dressing. Camel tones softened the structure, coats with double lapels moving through the show like second skin. Hints of pink danced through menswear-inspired fabrics, threading romance through traditional herringbone and Scottish tartan.

And then, just as the audience thought they understood the rhythm, there it was—a cage corset embroidered with a black-blue tassel motif, embodying everything this collection stood for: strength, romance, balance. The woman who wears it is not asking for permission—she is making a statement.

A Feminine Force to Be Reckoned With

This collection, more than anything, felt like a love letter to the modern woman—one who understands power without posturing, one who moves through the world with grace, but never without impact.

GENNY’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection; Video taken by Raissa Bartoli

As the final look left the runway and the applause echoed through the palazzo, one thing became clear—GENNY isn’t just revisiting history, it’s rewriting it.

And Gazetta’s Raissa Bartoli, witnessing it firsthand from Milan, confirms what we already knew—Sara Cavazza Facchini is a designer who understands the past but has her sights set on the future.

Reporting from Milan: Raissa Bartoli for Gazetta

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