“This season, I wanted to concentrate on the techniques and craft of couture, with the lightness, fluidity and attitude of today,” said Kim Jones, FENDI Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear – and so he did. Iterations, transparencies and techniques of the past formed a collection that perfectly finds its place in the present while subtly projecting us into the future. A softer feminine side was embraced, and the idea of the ensemble gained a new meaning with flexibility in mind.
Walking down the runway were winged sleeves – which came often detachable, lingerie that took part of a look and were intensely embroidered even when invisible, reversible coats reflecting the rich embroidery of their matching dresses, and ‘apron’ skirts that could be worn as stoles. Draping, hand-pleating and exploration of lace and its placement, as well as an elevation of exceptional knit gave the creations a sculptural and organic sense, while the supreme skills of the FENDI ateliers were embodied in a mix of hard and soft fabrics such as leather-lace combinations.
However, one thing was common between all the looks: the nonchalance and purposeful imperfection achieved a more human perfection and resulted in marvels that are made to be lived in more than just looked at.
