Fendi is a brand that has been in existent since 1925, one of the names that’s survived the 20th century and continued to build on its heritage and expand. Now the house has released their collection for MFW AW15, and it’s a bit experimental.
The show opens with a sea of white, simple winter basic. The clothing throughout uses a lot of stiff-looking fabrics, and structure. There are even panels which appear to be plastic built into some of the pieces that give the collection a bit of a futuristic vibe. However, the details such as large buttons and the neutral colour palette give the collection a vintage flair, a slightly odd mix but somehow it works.
There is an abundance of oversized vest tops layered over long sleeve shirts that add a different shape and silhouette to some of the outfits. That’s one of the main themes that is being played with in Fendi’s latest collection – shapes that can be created using these stiff and plastic-like materials. It still feels like AW with its boxy-cut fuzzy coats, parka style jackets and dresses, and long skirts, but it’s something a little different to look at and that is a rare occurrence in the modern fashion world.
by Anna Coughlan
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