THE LAST COLLECTION BY KARL LAGERFELD FOR FENDI

The fact that the late Karl Lagerfeld was the leading creative designer at Fendi for over sixty-four years, in 1965 to be correct, is astonishing. He has remained in that position until his last days. Even on the latest day of his life, he was working with all his passion at the collections for Fendi, Chanel and for the brand with his own Karl Lagerfeld brand. This fact only shows that he was the art and the design that he was made, that the fashion and design were his life. The thought of being tired was the unknown for Karl because for him, making the fashion was like breathing, so understandable, so "Selbst-Verstandlich"!

The Fendi Fall 2019 Ready To Wear collection was one of the latest made by King Karl! So the significance and the importance of this collection is so huge. And what is so astonishing that the all-over Impressum of it so far from the dark or decadent place. It was so upfront-going, so modern, youthful and promising like there will be many more collections to come. The creative power and strive of Karl Lagerfeld were so unique and so inspiring, so strong and in this latest and final collection for Fendi seems like the future was secure although without his astonishing design hand-writing!

The impeccable cut with the sleek nature was in the spotlight for this collection. The high chic and elegant vibe was all-over this last Fendi installment. The refined attitude was kept in the textures that were structured and well-formed. The modern and youthful code was brought in the shape of the masculine wide tweed trousers with the deep waist and mini-cropped jacket in vinyl. The symbiosis of these two materials could sum up nature in general of Karl Lagerfeld vision. He was all about the strict basics boosted with the modern hints, like the fabrics, details or accessories.

The stunning were ensembles built from the dress and the see-through feature on the top. This detail, so simple yet very edgy and different was definitely that modern whisp about which Karl was known about. The step further was made in the pierced coats. And here although the step was edgy, the neat and perfect nature of these pierced textures was so polished so the classic cut with the modern texture was the perfect conglomerate in the style sense.

The real stunning pieces were the dresses from organza at the very end. The lightness and the ethereal spirit was on point hit with the midi length, long sleeves, high collar-neck. These dresses were definitely the most refined Fendi pieces that you can ever imagine. Simple, yet in the few layers picturesque and rich. With the easy and mellow tones in the coloristic sense, this collection was held on the top of the ultimate elegance guides in the scenery by the Great Karl!

This collection was so classy and yet so exciting! So lady alike, yet bold and strong! The fact that the minimalistic touches were all over, from the silhouettes to the cuts and textures, this collection was epic for the house of Fendi. Not only because it was the last one made by Karl Lagerfeld, but because it has given the guidance or direction for the future in Fendi in the design sense! And that was the one from the immense legacies that Karl Lagerfeld has left us, and we are thanking him for that!

What do you think about this collection? What are your thoughts about Karl Lagerfeld as a designer? Do you find his creative strive inspirationally? What will you miss about him?

Thank you for your attention!

Georgia! xo

   

Photos: Courtesy of Vogue.com