Heavenly Bodies: See Kim Jones’ Celestial Collection for Fendi
Haute Couture
Couture from space
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : A model walks the runway during the
Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part
of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in Paris,
France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)
When seeking creative inspiration, it seems that Kim Jones must
be looking towards the cosmos. Just hours ago, Fendi’s Womenswear
Creative Director showed his sixth haute couture collection for the
house — a desaturated but high-shine collection of
celestial-inspired gowns.
The runway show – held at the Palais Brongniart – felt like an
extension of his previous two haute couture collections,
characterized by pared-back color palettes, weightless textiles,
metallic detailing and an overarching air of futurism. For
Spring-Summer 2023, Jones abstained from true color completely,
instead sending light dresses in shades of silver, beige, taupe,
grey and powdered blue down the runway. Intricate detailing – fine
lace, dense beadwork, frothy tulle and liquified sequins – were
present, together communicating a soft anti-thesis of the bold,
dominating shows we’ve witness so far this week.
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : A model walks the runway during the
Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part
of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in Paris,
France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : A model walks the runway during the
Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part
of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in Paris,
France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : A model walks the runway during the
Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part
of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in Paris,
France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)
Beauty carried a similar angelic feeling; makeup artist and
longtime Fendi collaborator Peter Philips used silver and gray
shadows across the eyes, all but avoiding the use of mascara
altogether. Skin was clean and well-hydrated; no sings of blush,
bronzer or shimmering highlight. Lips were also bare – instead it
was was the space-age eyes that were the focus.
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : A model walks the runway during the
Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part
of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in Paris,
France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : A model walks the runway during the
Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part
of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in Paris,
France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : A model walks the runway during the
Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part
of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in Paris,
France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)
Guido Palau was responsible for the futuristic hair look; a
sleek, slicked-back style still damp with product. Simple but
completely in sync, it finished what can only be described as a
heavenly couture collection from Kim Jones and his collaborator,
Silvia Venturini Fendi.
See further highlights from the Spring-Summer Haute Couture show
below.
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : Lineisy Montero walks the runway
during the Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion
show as part of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in
Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : A model walks the runway during the
Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part
of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in Paris,
France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : A model walks the runway during the
Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part
of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in Paris,
France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : A model walks the runway during the
Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part
of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in Paris,
France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : Mika Schneider walks the runway during
the Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as
part of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in Paris,
France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 26 : A model walks the runway during the
Fendi Couture Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show as part
of the Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26, 2023 in Paris,
France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Images)