Yes, the show started 45 minutes late—but honestly, what’s a few extra minutes when you’re marking a full century? And sure, more than one model got lost on a runway designed to mimic the Fendi atelier’s 1960s and 70s salon space (a labyrinth of history, nostalgia, and probably a few bad decisions). But then again, aren’t the best parties always the hardest to leave?
We began with airy drop-waist dresses, adorned with Art Deco motifs and pearl-trimmed botanical reliefs. While there were some fringed hems, these weren’t retro flapper pieces. Instead, Jones pared down the shapes and modernized the necklines, giving them a '90s slip dress vibe or even a touch of sportswear influence.
Throughout his three-year tenure at Fendi, Kim Jones has remained steadfastly devoted to a singular muse: Delfina Delettrez Fendi, scion of the house. Prior to this afternoon’s show, Jones enthusiastically reaffirmed this stance, declaring, ‘I will always say that. Because she is just so chic and because of the way she dresses. And when you put it all together, it’s about the idea of function in life.’
