During Milan Fashion Week back in February, Kim Jones dug into the archives for his Fall 2024 Fendi collection. The designer honed in on what the historic luxury Italian fashion house was producing during the mid 1980s – and what was happening in London during that time period. “The Blitz Kids, the New Romantics, the adoption of workwear, aristocratic style, Japanese style,” stated the official show notes, serving as Jones’ inspiration. A masterclass in seasonal layering, Jones unveiled a collection in a neutral palette, full of earthy hues and an emphasis on the house’s usual leathers. Five months later and the collection is available to shop.
From a slim-fit long draped dress in dark purple jersey and a statement pair of burgundy leather high-heeled boots to the must-have Simply Fendi handbag and a slightly flared green leather overcoat – shop theFashionSpot’s top picks from the Fall 2024 Fendi collection:
Long draped dress with round neck and long sleeves. Slim-fit silhouette. Made of dark purple crêpe jersey. The front panel, bonded in a slightly lighter shade, with double-wrap ribbon to tie at the waist creates a soft drape at the front and movement at the hem ($3,490.00).
Small stud earrings made of metal with a gold finish. Irregular circle pendant in nappa leather printed with brown trompe-l’oeil effect FF motif ($690.00).
Square toe boots with tubular leg. Handmade in shiny, burgundy leather. The leg partially covers the heel creating a trompe l’oeil effect and soft creases on the front. FF strap at the knee, finished with hand-sewn tone-on-tone macro Selleria topstitches, an emblem of the iconic Selleria workmanship handed down through generations of Fendi artisans since 1925 ($1,980.00).
Medium Simply Fendi bag, a soft shoulder bag presented at the Fall-Winter 2024/25 fashion show, named after its elegant and essential design inspired by a 1990s archive style. Made of jacquard fabric with iconic brown FF motif. Decorated with the iconic FF embellishment in dark brown patent leather. Closed by a long, dark brown calfskin zipper-pull with knot and featuring an internal lined compartment with a zipper pocket and gold-finish metalware. Can be worn on the shoulder or cross-body thanks to the adjustable shoulder strap ($2,850.00).
Close-fitting midi dress. Asymmetric neckline and long sleeves. Made of dark purple extra-fine yarn with ribbing. Finished with see-through sleeves and a rib-knit neckline that wraps over on the shoulder ($2,390.00).
Crop top with shirt collar and long sleeves. Concealed front closure. Made of silk twill with the iconic FF motif printed all over in brown ($1,550.00).
High-waisted skirt with a flowing, flared line. Back zipper closure. Made of silk twill with the iconic FF motif printed all over in brown ($1,850.00).
Rectangular Fendi First eyeglasses in beige acetate. Temples with oversize diagonal F motif in gold-colored metal. Smoke-gray lenses ($450.00).
Long sleeveless dress with halter neckline on the back and V detail. Fluid Flowing silhouette fitted at the waist and with a full skirt. Rear matching-tone zipper closure. Lined. Made of olive green sablé fabric ($3,100.00).
Set of three metal stitching-effect stud earrings, made of gold-finish metal. Two are decorated with the Fendi logo and one with white crystals ($450.00).
Slip-on sandals with square toes and two wrap-around bands. The Metal FF detail, with a special design that includes a functional hinge in the center, makes them comfortable to walk in. Made of shiny brown eel leather. Gold-finish metalware ($890.00).
Mini Fendigraphy hobo bag with a contemporary look and bold details. Made of green calfskin, decorated with vintage gold-finish metal FENDI lettering on the base, visible when the bag is worn. Zipper closure with fabric-lined internal compartment, gold-finish metalware. It can be carried by hand by closing the bag with the clip, or worn on the shoulder or cross-body using the adjustable, detachable shoulder strap inserted inside the side attachment points ($2,150.00).
Long-sleeved midi dress with high collar and scarf detail to tie at the side. The silhouette is fitted at the waist, with diagonal seam on the front and small central slit at the hem. Back zipper closure. Made of silk twill with a dark green and pink all-over polka-dot Fendi motif print ($3,490.00).
Thigh-high boots with square toe and tubular leg. Handmade in shiny, green leather. The leg partially covers the heel creating a trompe l’oeil effect and soft creases on the front. FF strap at the knee, finished with hand-sewn tone-on-tone macro Selleria topstitches ($3,100.00).
Slightly flared overcoat. Shirt collar, raglan sleeves and side welt pockets. Center slit at the back. Lined. Made of soft, dark green hammered leather. Finished with hand-sewn tone-on-tone macro Selleria topstitches. Closure with Peekaboo metal twist lock detail and matching belt ($9,500.00).
Medium iconic Baguette bag made with 612 hand-sewn macro topstitches. Made of exquisite brown crocodile leather embellished with an FF clasp. Featuring a front flap, magnetic clasp, nappa leather-lined internal compartment with a zipper pocket. Selleria logo plate in silver, palladium-finish metalware. The bag can be carried by hand, or worn either on the shoulder or cross-body thanks to the crocodile leather handle and shoulder strap, both detachable ($24,000.00).
