When in search of artistic inspiration, it appears that evidently Kim Jones have to be wanting in direction of the cosmos. Simply hours in the past, Fendi’s Womenswear Artistic Director confirmed his sixth high fashion assortment for the home – a desaturated however high-shine assortment of celestial-inspired robes.
The runway present – held on the Palais Brongniart – felt like an extension of his earlier two high fashion collections, characterised by pared-back color palettes, weightless textiles, metallic detailing and an overarching air of futurism. For Spring-Summer time 2023, Jones abstained from true color fully, as an alternative sending mild attire in shades of silver, beige, taupe, gray and powdered blue down the runway. Intricate detailing – effective lace, dense beadwork, frothy tulle and liquified sequins – have been current, collectively speaking a mushy anti-thesis of the daring, dominating exhibits we’ve witness up to now this week.
Magnificence carried an identical angelic feeling; make-up artist and longtime Fendi collaborator Peter Philips used silver and gray shadows throughout the eyes, all however avoiding using mascara altogether. Pores and skin was clear and well-hydrated; no sings of blush, bronzer or shimmering spotlight. Lips have been additionally naked – as an alternative it was was the space-age eyes that have been the main focus.
Guido Palau was liable for the futuristic hair look; a modern, slicked-back fashion nonetheless damp with product. Easy however fully in sync, it completed what can solely be described as a heavenly couture assortment from Kim Jones and his collaborator, Silvia Venturini Fendi.
See additional highlights from the Spring-Summer time Haute Couture present beneath.