Fendi Fall 2025: A Playful Rebellion of Classic Codes
The Fendi Fall 2025 collection walked the fine line between tradition and rebellion, presenting a vision of Italian luxury with a wink. It was a show that felt like a beautifully mischievous game—where the house’s codes were playfully twisted, reinterpreted, and reassembled into something unexpectedly modern.
The runway, set in a grand Roman palazzo with mirrored floors reflecting the frescoed ceilings, gave the impression of stepping into a surreal dreamscape—an homage to Fendi’s heritage, yet full of modern energy. As the first model emerged, it became clear that Silvia Venturini Fendi and Kim Jones were in a particularly daring mood this season.
The Inspiration: La Dolce Vita, Rewritten
The collection drew from the elegance of Rome’s high society in the ’60s—the era of La Dolce Vita, whispered conversations in hidden courtyards, and impeccably dressed women who carried their secrets in a Fendi Baguette. But instead of a direct homage, Fall 2025 took those images and turned them on their head.
Imagine the classic Italian woman of the past—perhaps a countess, perhaps a scandalous heiress—but now, she has a rebellious granddaughter who raids the family wardrobe and styles it her way. That’s the Fendi Fall 2025 woman: glamorous yet undone, sophisticated but delightfully nonchalant.
The Look: Luxe Playfulness Meets Decadent Ease
Sharp tailoring, a Fendi staple, was subverted. Traditional wool coats came with unexpected slashes, revealing flashes of silk lingerie underneath. Mink-lined leather trenches had cheeky cutouts at the waist, while classic houndstooth suits were disrupted with asymmetric hemlines and dangerously high slits. The iconic Fendi monogram was reimagined in distorted prints, as if seen through a champagne haze.
And the accessories? Oh, they stole the show. The Baguette bag, celebrating yet another reinvention, came in exaggerated proportions—some so oversized they could double as duvets, others shrunken into barely-there charms. Thigh-high leather boots were crafted from patchworks of archival Fendi fabrics, while delicate opera gloves were rebelliously fingerless.
A Brand in Evolution
This wasn’t just a fashion show; it was a statement about Fendi’s direction. Over the past few seasons, Kim Jones has been refining the brand’s identity, ensuring it remains relevant without losing its roots. Fall 2025 felt like a new chapter, where irreverence met heritage in the most seductive way.
Fendi has always been about family, craftsmanship, and unapologetic luxury. But this season added a new dimension: a knowing smirk, a little rebellion, and a feeling that the woman who wears Fendi is in on the secret.
As the final look—a sheer silk gown layered under a boxy fur coat, cinched with a belt that simply read FENDI—floated down the runway, it became clear. This was Fendi for a new generation: effortless, playful, and always a step ahead.
