How a 120-year-old American bootmaker Red Wing and Italian luxury house Fendi created this season's most talked-about collaboration
By Fashion Editorial Staff
Fendi unveils a striking collaboration with American icon Red Wing on this season's most extraordinary leather boots. Debuting as part of Fendi’s Spring-Summer 2025 collection, the collaboration also coincides with the Italian house’s 100th anniversary and Red Wing’s 120th year of craftsmanship.
Designed by Kim Jones for his final womenswear collection with Fendi, the new boot merges heritage and high fashion, offering a refined reimagination of Red Wing's iconic 1952 Heritage Classic Moc silhouette. The lace-up ankle boots are meticulously crafted from materials selected by Fendi artisans in Italy, then sent to Red Wing’s American workshops for final assembly.
Each boot is distinguished by the iconic FF motif, hand-woven into the leather upper with precision at Fendi's Capannuccia atelier in Tuscany. The boots come to life through the hands of 30 artisans, each pair taking 5 hours to weave and stitch before moving through 80 careful steps of construction. The smooth leather shapes into an elegant loafer toe, while two-tone laces thread through adding just a hint of contrast. A subtle heel lift of 30mm gives the boot a refined stance without sacrificing comfort.
The collaboration is available in two elegant colorways: sienna red and natural beige, both crafted from Fendi's supple Cuoio Romano leather and finished with the house’s signature Selleria hand-stitching technique. These elements bring a luxurious, editorial flair to Red Wing’s rugged, utilitarian aesthetic.
The boot is designed for the modern woman—a balance of function and sophistication. Silvia Venturini Fendi, Artistic Director of Accessories and Menswear, captures this sentiment: “The Red Wing boot, the sporty attitude worn with an evening dress, these shoes are made for walking. They're made for busy women!"
As part of Fendi’s centenary celebrations, this collaboration witnesses how heritage can be modernized. Retailing for $1,450 USD, the FENDI x Red Wing leather boots are available now at Fendi’s stores and online on Fendi.com.
