Fendi has moved into its new global headquarters in Rome, into a monumental travertine structure built by WWII Fascist Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and known as the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, translated as the “Great House of Italian Civilization.” Built in 1943 for a world’s fair that was subsequently cancelled due to WWII, the rationalist interpretation of the Colosseum has since sat unused for seven decades, before an 18-month renovation transforming it into the humming center of the Italian luxury fashion house, accommodating 450 employees and a free art exhibition on the ground floor. A 15-year lease has been signed with annual rent estimated at €3 million EUR ($3.36 million USD), although opinions were mixed on Fendi’s decision to occupy what was intended as the crown jewel to a Fascist regime. The opening of the Palazzo coincides with Fendi’s 90th anniversary this year, as well as Karl Lagerfeld’s 50th year as its Creative Director.
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wings+horns 2014 Fall/Winter Lookbook
wings+horns previews its upcoming Fall/Winter 2014 with a new lookbook. Titled “Polar Night,” the collection was inspired by Canada’s North and celebrates the brand’s 10th anniversary. With a focus on utilitarian craftsmanship, the collection introduced two custom Japanese fabrics, Cabin Fleece and Dusk Stripe to produce simple, durable clothing designed for harsh climates.
In addition to hoodies, crewnecks, blazers and bomber jackets, the commemorative collection brought back a few iconic styles from the archives including the brand’s Bunker jacket made of double-faced DWR Polartec fleece, a melton wool Flight Jacket with satin backed sleeves and a special gore-tex parka produced with nanamica and ace hotel.
The parka is currently available through the brand website with the rest of the collection to follow soon after.
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