Fendi showed off its latest women’s Spring 2022 collection

Kim Jones gives a modern perspective on disco-age glamour and a spotlight on the diverse and powerful femininity that underscores the FENDI name.

After more than a year without live shows, the fashion designer Kim Jones presented his first season back on the opening day of Milan Fashion Week with a disco-inspired runway, which conjured up glittering disco balls, writhing bodies and a vibrating bass. The event took place under archways reminiscent of the Roman house, the Palazzo Della Civiltà and, between columns made of mirror, the scene was unmistakably Fendi, played to a disco beat. Fendi sent a Spring women’s collection with plenty of muted colours and chic trouser suits. The brand could also match the joyful mood of the disco era with a modern attitude to the designs down the catwalk.

The atmosphere was pure 1970s disco, with a Diana Ross and Chic soundtrack and looks and reminiscent attitudes of Grace Jones and Jerry Hall. Moreover, there were white silhouettes, even wide-leg suits, in which the designs of renowned fashion illustrator Antonio López gradually invaded the collection.

Artistic director Kim Jones was inspired by Antonio Lopez hand-drawn Fendi logo found in the archives. “Lopez was a friend of Karl Lagerfeld and, he has always been someone who inspired me,” Jones said in the show’s notes.

Kim Jones could perfectly and beautifully balance the signature Fendi style codes with a powerful vision of modernity. “Our woman has let loose a bit – she’s going out, dressing up. We’ve all been locked away for so long that’s what we all need right now.” Kim Jones said.