Life in Technicolour

Kim Jones explores fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez’s vivid brushstrokes and elegant take on colours for Spring/Summer ’22.

Words: Ai Lim
Photography: Soon Lau
Published: 7 March 2022
Reading time: 2 min

A modern take on disco-age glamour, Kim Jones casts the spotlight on FENDI’s diverse and feminine DNA. This season, Jones looked to fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez’s visionary artworks as a source of inspiration for Spring/Summer 2022. “Lopez was a friend of Karl’s, and has always been someone who inspired me. He was forward thinking; inclusive; looked up to by everyone from Andy Warhol to Steven Meisel and David Hockney. I wanted to introduce him to a new generation,” said Jones in a statement.

In collaboration with the The Estate and Archive of Antonio Lopez and Juan Ramos, several of the artist’s works have been brought to life through the FENDI lens. Vivid brushstrokes and graphic figures appear across kaftans, shoes, hair accessories, dresses and silk shirts in striking hues and soft pastels. The whimsical drawings have also been translated across several of the House’s iconic bags including the FENDI Peekaboo ISEEU, the Baguette, and FENDI First to name a few.

Scroll below to catch a glimpse of Fendi’s SS22 It bags you’ll be wanting in your wardrobe this season.

Rainbow Swirls

Antonio Lopez’s charming creation comes to life on FENDI’S Peekaboo ISEEU small bag. Vibrant and whimsical, the bag’s kaleidoscopic and dopamine-inducing hue elevates any contemporary outfit.

Candy Floss

FENDI’s iconic Baguette is reimagined in graphic stripes rich in colour. Its emblematic FF logo provides a tactile touch to the supple and versatile bag. Wear it as a crossbody or a shoulder bag.

Treacle Touch

Classic with a bold touch of playfulness, this Peekaboo Mini is a great choice for fashionistas looking for an investment piece with a twist. Set against FENDI’s inimitable logo, Antonio Lopez’s graphic artwork teases the curious admirer.

Crescent Lines

FENDI’s latest hobo bags known as the Fendigraphy embodies easy elegance. Designed for the everyday, the bag features a bold interpretation of the Maison’s logo—bold gold letterings envelope its curved and spacious silhouette. Seen here, the Fendigraphy Small in delicate pastel pink and the Fendigraphy Nano in striking black.

Hidden Desire

A more subtle take on Lopez’s artistic genius, the Peekaboo ISEEU Medium opens to reveal a vibrant interior while the Peekaboo ISEEU small bears a sensual yet polished demeanor thanks to its neutral hues.

Disco Beat

Encapsulating the disco-age glamour of the ’70s, the FENDI First exudes a confident and feminine attitude. With its impeccable line, plush silhouette and arresting stripes, the delectable arm candy is a powerful statement piece you’ll treasure forever.

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Runway images and video courtesy of Fendi.