PHOTOS: Fendi celebrates eternal city Rome at haute couture show

Italian fashion house Fendi used soft colours and marbleised patterns for its haute couture collection on Thursday, presenting a line of luxurious gowns and outfits. Designer Kim Jones said he looked to late Italian film director Pier Paolo Pasolini's depictions of Rome, where Fendi is based, for inspiration.

Published on: Jul 09, 2021 3:50 PM IST

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He presented the line digitally with a film by Italian director Luca Guadagnino. Models including Kate Moss and her daughter Lila Grace wore embroidered dresses, satin gowns in marbleised prints, embellished jackets and mosaic-like designs. (Instagram)

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A model carries a bag by Fendi on the runway. (Instagram)

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In a released statement, Jones shared, "Pasolini observed Rome become modern - and that is what is interesting to me: connecting eras, the old with the new, the past with the present," adding, "Rome is a fascinating city because it has so many pasts." (Instagram)

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A model presents creations by Fendi. (Instagram)

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The British designer stuck to a mainly neutral colour palette, showing plenty of white, cream and shades of brown for his second couture collection at Fendi, which is known for its fur designs. (Instagram)

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Models also wore strapless see-through gowns with embroidered florals, ruffled frocks, short lace dresses, printed coats and trouser suits adorned with acorn depictions. (Instagram)

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Kim Jones, also at the helm of menswear at French fashion house Dior, is artistic director for womenswear and couture at Fendi, part of luxury conglomerate LVMH. (Instagram)

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He works alongside the founding family’s scion Silvia Venturini Fendi, who looks after menswear and accessories. (Instagram)

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One voluminous dress in soft grey was adorned in floating feathers, while other evening looks included sparkly sequined creations. (Instagram)

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While haute couture week has seen the return of in-person shows as lockdown restrictions ease in France, some brands, like Fendi, have opted for digital presentations. (Instagram)

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A model wears a voluminous dress in soft grey was adorned in floating feathers, while other evening looks included sparkly sequined creations. (Instagram)