Fendi Menswear Fall 2021: A Surreal Reinterpretation Of The New Normal
With any luck, the world will emerge from the pandemic darkness towards the end of this year. And if Silvia Venturini Fendi has anything to do with it, we'll be doing so in technicolour.
Unveiled earlier this week as part of the largely digital Milan Men's Fashion Week, the models from the Fendi Fall/Winter 2021/2022 storm through a immersive tunnel of 360 ° mirrors, while being infinitely multiplied through their reflections, in a spectrum of menswear classics twisted with a touch of Fendi's signature playfulness.
Set within a cinematographic sequence directed by Italian artist Nico Vascelli, accompanied by the song What Is Normal Today ft. Silvia, a dance-pop piece composed by Not Waving, the models emerged one by one from the darkness and entered into full technicolour, navigating a maze of suspended doors framed in neon colours, evoking a futuristic atmosphere that was energetic and full of optimism.
The collection was decidedly upbeat, yet cozy. Focusing on the possibilities between form and multifunctionality, Fendi presents a series of reversible garments for work and outdoor. Instances include pyjama-inspired outerewear, cozy belted devet coats, and quilted silk jacquard lounge coats and pullovers, ideal for being at home or going out, a product of our "new normal" reality.
The collection itself consisted of a colour palette inspired by precious gems shades of emerald, vermilion, saffron, orange, fuchsia, cobalt and periwinkle are contrasted with black, camel and charcoal. Meanwhile, linings, inlays and cut seams, contrast with various textures and hues
Mid-show, a series of black looks came scribbled with psychedelic multi-coloured abstractions of the Fendi logo, faces and dreamscapes, courtesy of multidisciplinary artist and the Great British Bake-off star Noel Fielding. The FENDI logo becomes abstract, adding Art Brut-style drawings that contrast with the direct silhouettes of the colleciton, a further dimension to the dreamlike and futuristic scene that Fendi visualized.
This collaboration with Fielding comes the latest in the series of artistic collaboration with the Italian house, which previously inclded Sue Tilly and John Booth.
Finally, the accessories siimilarly reflectted the bright promise that matches the season's colour palette. Combination leathers, matte satin, and hardware are used to create bags, backpacks, miniature suitcases, and the iconic Baguette bag, which was adapted to different sizes, from a roomy bag to a drawstring card holder. Even the details on the shoes continue the concept of mixing the interior with the exterior , presenting a variety of options ranging from ankle boots with a padded closure, to sheepskin slippers.
Check out the entire collection here:
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