Domenico Formichetti Transforms the PDF FW26 Runway Into Five Acts of Emotional Realism
Titled “LIFE AT DENTE!,” the collection explores the duality of family rituals through heirloom tailoring and technical experimentation.
Summary
- Domenico Formichetti’s PDF FW26 collection debuted as a five-act theatrical performance exploring identity and social rituals
- The collection features Napapijri collaborations and a transition from sharp tailoring to experimental silhouettes
- A community-focused cast included cultural icons like Sfera Ebbasta
Domenico Formichetti brought a deeply personal narrative to Milan with his PDF Fall/Winter 2026 collection, titled “LIFE AT DENTE! THE FAMILY RECIPE.” Staged within the historic Teatro Lirico Milanese, the presentation moved away from traditional formats, unfolding as a poignant five-act theatrical performance. The show explored the complexities of inherited identity and the emotional weight of social rituals that define family life – a space where Formichetti suggests love and pressure coexist.
The five acts were defined by specific emotional environments: the family dinner table, the after-hours escape, the game of chance, the room where decisions are made and a final act of reflection. Formichetti’s designs mirrored this journey, beginning with protective heavy knits and sharp tailoring that felt like heirlooms passed down through generations. As the performance progressed, the collection transitioned into loose silhouettes and experimental outerwear, capturing a heightened tension between control and impulse.
A significant highlight was the collaboration with Napapijri, which saw heritage icons like the Bering bag and the Skidoo and Rainforest anoraks reimagined through PDF’s lens of technical experimentation. The casting further grounded the project in the community, featuring influential cultural figures including Sfera Ebbasta, Shiva and Tony Boy. Through this collection, Formichetti continues to evolve PDF beyond standard streetwear codes, using fashion as a powerful medium for autobiography and emotional realism.
