It’s not often that major titans in the fashion industry team up, but when they do…boy do we love it. This summer isn’t even upon us and yet, it just got
a whole lot hotter with today’s announcement that Fendi and Versace are releasing a collaborative Fendace collection.
Fendace consists of not one, but two lines: Fendi by Versace, designed by Donatella Versace, and Versace by Fendi, designed by Kim Jones. From both, you can expect a glimmering array of printed handbags, silk scarves, and logo-stamped shoes and jewelry that are sure to be the objects of every collector’s desire. Fendace includes both men and women’s apparel, and will launch in Fendi boutiques and pop-up locations on Thursday, May 12. The collection previously debuted in a star-studded pre-fall 2022 runway show.
True to form for both design houses, the news came in tandem with glamorous imagery and an equally opulent video from legendary photographer Steven Meisel and filmmaker Alec Maxwell, premiering exclusively on ELLE.com. Collectively, Meisel and Maxwell have worked with the likes of Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Rihanna, Alexa Chung, Gigi Hadid, Oprah, and Taylor Swift. The video features Amar Akway, Anja Rubik, Imaan Hammam, Kristen McMenamy, and Lina Zhang. Pat McGrath served as the makeup artist for the campaign.
Take a sneak peek at the Fendace collection here, and be sure to check out the full line when it drops on May 12.
