Source: Vogue
Summary
Kim Jones’s successor, Silvia Venturini Fendi, passed the torch to Maria Grazia Chiuri, who debuted as chief creative officer at Fendi with her first collection. Chiuri’s Spring 2024 ready-to-wear show took place in Milan. The collection featured 55 looks, exploring the intersection of elegance and comfort. According to the designer, the collection was inspired by the Fendi archives, with a focus on “contemporary femininity.” Models walked the runway in outfits that blended luxury with everyday wear.
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The look feels familiar.
Chiuri’s Fendi debut brings a sense of déjà vu, with designs that echo the brand’s iconic ’90s and early 2000s styles. The collection’s mix of luxury and comfort feels like a reprise of the athleisure trend that dominated the mid-2010s. The Fendi archives, which inspired the collection, are having a moment – again. Chiuri’s take on “contemporary femininity” looks a lot like the feminine silhouettes that have been circulating in fashion for the past few seasons. The collection enters the cycle, yet again, of rehashed ideas presented as new.
Author: Evan Null
