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Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini create a Spring/ Summer 2017 collection that honors the longest standing collaboration in fashion history.
BY HAADIZA OGWUDE PHOTOS BY SPENCER HAWK
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fter the tremendous success of Fendi’s Trevi Fountain fashion show last summer, Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini returned to Milan with another eccentric collection. Lagerfeld described the ethos of Fendi’s Spring 2017 collection as a “modern rococo muse.” Inspired by the late Baroque artistic movement and the style of Marie Antoinette, Lagerfeld and Venturini created a collection that combined fairytale-like qualities with modern tastes. The quirky Spring 2017 collection was an amalgamation of unusual pairings. Athletic sock booties, rugby stripes, floral prints, and intricately designed handbags were joined together to create looks that were both utilitarian and artistic. Lagerfeld stated that much of the collection was enthused by the Queen’s famous apron. Whimsical dresses and skirts with open backs and tied waists, ribbon-tied aprons with golden fabric, and khaki jackets with floral embroidery were among some of the many pieces that evoked the romance that Lagerfeld was trying to convey. The Fendi Spring 2017
collection is anything but mundane. Recreating some of the looks from this line may require a bit of creativity and ingenuity. However, with the right staples on hand, one can create an outfit that mimics the collage-like collection. Fluid materials, like organza and silk, are important pieces to have in one’s wardrobe. Blending vertical and horizontal stripes is another way to mimic some of the looks in the collection. Pink and white, navy and cream, and crimson and yellow were some of the color combinations displayed with the line. Sumptuous handbags with floral embroidery and other embellishments are important accessories to include when creating an outfit that imitates the collection. The athletic sock booties of this line would also make for an easy DIY project. Karl Lagerfeld has spent the last 51 years designing for Fendi, making it the longest standing collaboration in fashion history. The Spring 2017 collection is the perfect ode to the successful and fairytale-like partnership between the legendary designer and Italian label. OUTHREADMAG.COM | 21