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Fendi Autumn/Winter 2024-25 Collection Revealed with Jessica Biel and Amber Valletta

February 21, 2024

A procession of models striding down the runway in a fashion show, clad in Fendi's Autumn/Winter 2024-25 collection. The opulent setting features draped fabrics in pastel and neutral tones along the catwalk, with an audience capturing the moment on their smartphones.

Fendi, the iconic Italian fashion house, revealed its Autumn/Winter 2024-25 collection under Artistic Director Kim Jones. The collection, a fusion of Fendi's rich heritage and modern vibrancy, draws inspiration from the influential British subcultures of 1984, such as the Blitz Kids and New Romantics.

A Homage to Historical Elegance

Fendi's Autumn/Winter 2024-25 ensemble pays homage to the timeless elegance that is quintessential to Roman fashion ethos, a theme recurrently explored in Kim Jones' latest creations. "It was a point when British subcultures and styles became global and absorbed global influences. Yet still with a British elegance in ease and not giving a damn what anybody else thinks, something that chimes with Roman style," says Kim Jones. His narrative for the season is a dialogue between the utilitarian and the extravagant, the simple and the theatrical, the salon and the street.

Bella Ranee, Haruna Kawaguchi and An Ju-Jin at the Fendi showcase (Photo by Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images for Fendi)

Collection Highlights: Reinterpreting the Fendi Codes

The collection showcases Fendi's hallmark blend of elegance and utility. It features utilitarian dresses with a flowing elegance, set against the backdrop of tulle and organza's delicate transparency. Artisanal wools and leathers highlight the brand's craftsmanship. Notably, the Selleria motif, a Fendi staple since its inception, finds new expression in leather riding boots and a Chupa Chups® lollipop holder, merging heritage with innovation.

Song Yuqi arrives to the Fendi showcase. (Photo by Pietro S. D'Aprano/Getty Images for Fendi)

Accessories: A Blend of Function and Fashion

Silvia Venturini Fendi, the Artistic Director of Accessories, has elegantly reimagined heritage styles with a renewed focus on tactility and utility. The latest collection breathes new life into iconic staples, such as the Peekaboo and Baguette bags, while introducing the Simply Fendi satchel, a testament to the brand's evolving legacy. These pieces embody the collection's ethos: for the women who wear them, it's fundamentally about doing something rather than just being something.

Marisa Abela, Amber Valletta, Jessica Biel and Serge Brunschwig attend the Fendi showcase. (Photo by Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images for Fendi)
Alessandra Mastronardi attends the Fendi showcase. (Photo by Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images for Fendi)

Star-Studded Front Row

The front row glittered with luminaries such as celebrated Italian actress Alessandra Mastronardi, Thai style icon Bella Ranee, Japanese model and actress Haruna Kawaguchi, Chinese singer and actress Song Yuqi, and American supermodel Amber Valletta. Their presence underscored Fendi’s magnetic appeal across the global fashion and entertainment industries, further elevating the brand’s stature.

Haruna Kawaguchi arrives to the Fendi showcase. (Photo by Pietro S. D'Aprano/Getty Images for Fendi)
An Ju-Jin arrives to the Fendi showcase. (Photo by Pietro S. D'Aprano/Getty Images for Fendi)

Influencers' Presence

Esteemed digital fashion influencers, including Valentina Ferragni and Jessica Wang, graced the Fendi event, epitomizing the brand's synergy with contemporary fashion movements. Their attendance underscores Fendi's pervasive impact across the traditional and digital fashion spheres.

Jessica Wang arrives to the Fendi showcase. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for Fendi)

Reflection on the Collection and Fendi's Legacy

As Fendi nears its 100th anniversary, the Autumn/Winter 2024-25 collection epitomizes the brand's enduring influence in fashion, blending its rich history with cutting-edge elegance. With the centenary on the horizon in 2025, Fendi reaffirms its commitment to innovation while honoring its legacy, embodying the timelessness of true style.

Fendi's latest collection is a confluence of past and present, utility and luxury, catering to the multifaceted Fendi woman. It is an invitation to experience fashion as a form of expression, a task of doing, and a play of identities. With this collection, Fendi once again cements its position as a beacon of innovation in the luxury fashion landscape, looking forward to its next century of style.