- Italian fashion house Fendi used soft colours and marbleised patterns for its haute couture collection on Thursday, presenting a line of luxurious gowns and outfits. Designer Kim Jones said he looked to late Italian film director Pier Paolo Pasolini’s depictions of Rome, where Fendi is based, for inspiration.
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He presented the line digitally with a film by Italian director Luca Guadagnino. Models including Kate Moss and her daughter Lila Grace wore embroidered dresses, satin gowns in marbleised prints, embellished jackets and mosaic-like designs.(Instagram)
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A model carries a bag by Fendi on the runway.(Instagram)
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In a released statement, Jones shared, “Pasolini observed Rome become modern – and that is what is interesting to me: connecting eras, the old with the new, the past with the present,” adding, “Rome is a fascinating city because it has so many pasts.” (Instagram)
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A model presents creations by Fendi.(Instagram)
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The British designer stuck to a mainly neutral colour palette, showing plenty of white, cream and shades of brown for his second couture collection at Fendi, which is known for its fur designs. (Instagram)
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Models also wore strapless see-through gowns with embroidered florals, ruffled frocks, short lace dresses, printed coats and trouser suits adorned with acorn depictions.(Instagram)
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Kim Jones, also at the helm of menswear at French fashion house Dior, is artistic director for womenswear and couture at Fendi, part of luxury conglomerate LVMH. (Instagram)
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He works alongside the founding family’s scion Silvia Venturini Fendi, who looks after menswear and accessories. (Instagram)
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One voluminous dress in soft grey was adorned in floating feathers, while other evening looks included sparkly sequined creations. (Instagram)
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While haute couture week has seen the return of in-person shows as lockdown restrictions ease in France, some brands, like Fendi, have opted for digital presentations.(Instagram)
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A model wears a voluminous dress in soft grey was adorned in floating feathers, while other evening looks included sparkly sequined creations.(Instagram)
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