Fendi Embraces Futurism and Homage to Lagerfeld at Paris Couture Week

Artistic Director Kim Jones presents a collection moving away from fur, focusing on human form and intricate craftsmanship.

Fendi's artistic director, Kim Jones, presented a collection at Paris Couture Week that blended minimalist futurism with homage to the legendary Karl Lagerfeld.
The collection featured a new box-like silhouette, intricate beading, and a feather-like fringe, moving away from the brand's fur-heavy past.
Jones's vision for Fendi's future is rooted in delicate humanism, not animal pelts, showcasing a mastery of embroidery, tailoring, and fabric manipulation.
The collection's zenith was the integration of crystal beading in tulle sleeves that seamlessly merged with clutch bags, a feat of fashion genius.
Julie de Libran also showcased a line that mixed sustainable luxury and effortless elegance, with many of her fabrics sourced from vintage markets or sustainable platforms.