SS19 Menswear: Fendi

Diana Bell-Heather   |   18-06-2018

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For Fendi SS19 menswear show, the brand has collaborated with artist Nico Vascellari on a series of designs across 70’s inspired pieces.

 

The Italian creative is the fourth guest artist to work with the men’s collection and has used his interest in playful anagrams and mythological views to transforms FENDI to FIEND and ROMA to AMOR, with the double FF logo interpreted in water colour. Tees, satin shirts and newest addition to the accessories – Pekaboo X Lite bag – all received the Vascellari treatment.

 

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The collaboration also included the dramatic set that saw models glide out of the blackout chamber that featured motifs from the artist’s neon sculpture. The collection itself cantered on various version of the bomber jacket, the perfect transitional piece that becomes a hero item in your wardrobe during the first signs of spring.

 

There were mesh versions with linear print, slightly oversized leather ones, sportier designs with patchwork print and statement making jackets completely covered in the Fendi FF logo. Mainly styled with tailored trousers and micro shorts, we predict that the bomber jacket will be making it on the must-have list next season.

 

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Colours were muted, mainly brown and khaki with accents of subdued yellow and deep red. White ensembles felt fresh while the accessories remained retro with bucket hats dominating the runway alongside bum bags, neck wallets and sandals styled with logo socks. What once may have been associated with a geeky tourist, has been transformed by the hands of designer Silvia Venturini into something desirable – though we still need convincing on the socks and sandals combination.

 

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