THIS SEASON, uniting luxury, heritage, and utility, the Fendi association with American footwear company Red Wing explores complementary values and aesthetic contrasts.
And as Fendi celebrates its centenary in 2025, Red Wing also reaches its 120th anniversary. Two types of savoir-faire come together, incorporating both the handmade and the machine, creating a boot for a woman who does rather than just is. The Fendi leathers and finishes unite with the structure and utility of the Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc, which was inspired by the original 1952 work boot.
Fendi x Red Wing
Utilising the best of both distinct worlds, Fendi’s colour palette of sienna red and natural beige, together with the supple Cuoio Romano leather and Selleria hand stitching are applied to Red Wing’s Classic Moc boot silhouette that has been a mainstay of the brand since 1952. This season, it could be said the boots quite literally ground the FENDI collection.
Here, the iconic FF interlace workmanship – symbolising Fendi’s DNA and savoir-faire in handbags – is threaded by hand by the skilled leather goods artisans from the Fendi Factory in Capannuccia, Tuscany, requiring 5 hours of work, applied to each pair of shoes. The upper is then sent to the United States where the product is constructed by hand with traditional shoe-making processes and methods that Red Wing has used for more than a century.
Fendi x Red Wing
Fendi x Red Wing
The two brands share a love for high-quality materials and a legacy of families who dedicated their lives to artisanal mastery passed down through generations. With every pair involving the work of more than 30 artisans and 80 steps, the Fendi Red Wing boots are a testament to their enduring family spirit, heritage, and the stories woven into every stitch and seam.
by Chidozie Obasi