The Fendi Set: From Bloomsbury to Borghese

Kim Jones was named head of Fendi's couture and womenswear in September 2020, marking a new era for the Italian brand. This publication explores Jones's relationship with the Bloomsbury Set, a community of British writers, intellectuals, and artists who inspired his collection and creative process. The book features ethereal photographs by Nikolai von Bismarck and highlights the iconic landmarks of the Bloomsbury Set and Fendi, including Charleston House, Knole House, Sissinghurst Castle, Paris's haute couture, and Rome's Villa Medici and Villa Borghese. Diverse photographic methods bring Jones's creations to life, reflecting the Bloomsbury Set's experimental techniques, and his eternal muses, including Christy Turlington, Demi Moore, Gwendoline Christie, Kate Moss, and Naomi Campbell, conjure the poetry of the present.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2022
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

In September 2020, Kim Jones was appointed as the head of Fendi's couture and womenswear, heralding a new era for the esteemed Italian brand. This comprehensive publication delves into Jones's connection with the legendary Bloomsbury Set, an early twentieth-century community of British writers, intellectuals, and artists, including Virginia Woolf, Duncan Grant, and Vanessa Bell. The collection and Jones's creative process were greatly influenced by this group, which inspired the designs showcased in this book. Enriched by ethereal photographs by Nikolai von Bismarck, this volume showcases the iconic landmarks of both the Bloomsbury Set and Fendi. The journey begins in England with Charleston House, Knole House, and Sissinghurst Castle, followed by a visit to the haute couture scene in Paris. The book concludes at Rome's Villa Medici and Villa Borghese, where the histories of Fendi and the Bloomsbury Set intersect. Diverse photographic methods, including Polaroid, traditional film, and Super-8 film stills, bring Jones's creations to life, while his enduring muses, such as Christy Turlington, Demi Moore, Gwendoline Christie, Kate Moss, and Naomi Campbell, evoke the poetry of the present. Supplemented with letters, diary entries, and excerpts from Bloomsbury members, this exquisite book appeals to enthusiasts of fashion, literature, and photography alike.

Dimension: 273 x 345 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847871865