The collection revealed an innovative approach to fitting clothes to the body, with volume and drape adjusting with ease. Outer corset motifs complement the bust without constraining movement. Set against a marbled set decor, the silhouettes seemed to glide over water, wrapped in second-skin silks, tailored fur, and Fendi’s signature chevron shearlings.
Fendi’s Autumn/Winter 2023 show displayed the brand’s latest collection in Paris, marrying couture and jewellery.
Artistic director Kim Jones and Fendi artisans reinterpreted couture tradition to enhance clothing’s fluidity.
The collection featured adaptable volumes, drapes, and outer corset motifs; the pieces are accentuated with various precious stones.
The collection seamlessly united embroidery techniques with precious gems, establishing harmony between fashion and jewellery. Radiating with yellow and white diamonds, green, orange, and pink Padparadscha, as well as sapphires and spinels, the collection illuminated the craftsmanship of Fendi’s artisans. According to Kim, the inspiration for the collection’s colours “come from flesh tones and those of the stones—black diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.”
Delfina Delettrez Fendi revealed that the jewels “have a direct and intimate relationship to the body, they are a profound and personal extension of the woman.” Fendi Triptych, her debut high jewellery collection, was introduced during the show, highlighting this relationship.
The showstopper was the final look of the evening, a testament to the meticulous handiwork that went into the collection. This piece, boasting a glittering rose glow, took over 1,200 hours of handcrafting to create.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (NB)
