What to Know About Fendi & Versace’s Collaboration – WWD – Pen 18

The much-anticipated Fendace collaboration is finally available for purchase.

In September, Donatella Versace and Kim Jones collaborated with their respective Versace and Fendi labels to create the Fendés collection, where Versace designed a collection for Fendi and Jones designed a collection for Versace. Both collections were launched during the pre-2022 joint fashion show, featuring pieces by Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Gigi Hadid, Amber Valletta and many others.

The Fendace collaboration is available for purchase now, with collections being sold in pop-ups and on Versace and Fendi websites and boutiques around the world.

Here, WWD breaks down everything you need to know about the Fends collaboration between Versace and Fendi. Read on for more.

What is Fendace Collaboration?

Last September, Versace’s chief creative officer Donatella Versace and Fendi artistic director women and clothing Kim Jones teamed up on a collaboration, called Fendace, that combined the two brands’ design hallmarks and ethos into two collections. The designers did a complete creative swap, with Versace creating the “Versace by Fendi” collection, and Jones and Fendi’s Sylvia Venturini Fendi creating the “Versace by Fendi” collection.

“It’s a swap rather than a collaboration, and above all, it’s done through friendship,” Jones said in a statement. “It’s the beauty of togetherness time after time and a celebration of the women who have inspired me so much.”

The collection debuted on a star-studded cast of models including Campbell, Moss, Hadid, Valetta and more.

What does the Fendace collection look like?

Styles from the Versace by Fendi collection.
Courtesy of Fendik

Jones’ collection for Versace featured many of the design house’s signature styles, such as safety pins, iconic baroque prints, and sheer furs. Versace’s collection for Fendi embodied the designer’s signature sexy aesthetic with pieces like minidresses, ’70s-inspired denim pantsuits and shimmering gowns.

In addition to apparel, the collection includes handbags, sneakers, heels, belts, hats, scarves and sunglasses, among other accessories.

What does the Fendace campaign look like?

Versace and Fendi’s collections were presented in two campaigns, featuring another long list of models such as Campbell, Kristen McMenemy, Anja Rubik, Anok Yai, Iman Hammam and Lena Zhang. The campaigns were photographed by Steven Meisel and the videos were filmed by Alec Maxwell.

“The campaign reflects the same spirit of friendship and energy that we had when we were designing the collection,” Versace said in a statement. “Kim is a visionary designer and innovator. To me, Fends will always mean love.”

Where can I buy the Fendace collection?

The full “Versa by Fendi” and “Fendi by Versace” collections will be available at a range of global pop-ups located in New York City, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Tokyo, Osaka, Shenyang, Kuwait and Dubai.

The collections will also be partially available for purchase on the Fendi and Versace websites and retail boutiques. Versace stores will offer pieces from the “Fendi by Versace” collection, while Fendi stores will offer styles from the “Versace by Fendi” collection.

When will the Fendace collection be available for purchase?

The entire Fendace collaboration is available for purchase starting Thursday, with some pop-ups open through the end of the month and others extending through mid-June.

The Fendace New York and Los Angeles pop-ups are open until June 19, and the Paris pop-up is open until June 12. The Osaka pop-up is open until 17 May, the Dubai and Kuwait pop-up is open until 21 May. The Shenyang Pop-up is open until 29 May, the London Pop-up is open until 30 May and the Tokyo Pop-up is open until 31 May.

What is the price range of Fendace Collection?

Prices for the “Verses by Fendi” collection range from $195 for a pair of logo-bearing socks to $32,000 for a silk bomber jacket. Prices for the “Fendi by Versace” collection also range from $195 for a pair of logo-bearing socks to $38,975 for a metal mesh maxidress.

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