10 Key Menswear Pieces From Versace by Fendi "Fendace" Collection
Versace by Fendi or Fendace, the latest fashion collection between luxury fashion houses is here, and the menswear is just as gaudy in design as the womenswear.
Described as " a swap rather than a collaboration" by Kim Jones, artistic director of Fendi couture and womenswear to Vogue Magazine, for the first time Donatella Versace, Silvia Venturini Fendi, and Kim Jones switched fashion houses to design 25 look capsule collection for the other. “It is the beauty of togetherness after time apart and a celebration of women who have inspired me so much,” Jones continued.
The results of the friendly design off reminiscent of Gianni Versace and Karl Lagerfeld's friendly feud was special. A 50-look collection where Fendi's Zucca print, first introduced by Lagerfeld, clashed with Versace's baroque print on button-down tops, silk-short sets, low top trainers and suiting.
Now, nearly eight months later, the Fendace collection and campaign are here, and those menswear pieces from Fendi and Versace's alliance are ready to hit the pavement. On the brand's new Pre-Fall line-up and collection, Donatella Versace told Vogue, “The campaign captures the same sense of friendship and energy we had when we were designing the collection. Kim is a visionary designer and innovator. To me, Fendace will always mean love.”
Let's dive into the ten best menswear pieces from the Fendace collection you need in your wardrobe.
Fendace Logo Jersey T-shirt, $750.00.
The classic white and black short sleeved crew neck tee gets the Fendace treatment with gold embroidery and luxury logos. On the front of the shirt is the collaborative logo while the back of the tee displays a laminated Medusa print.
Fendace Pink Wool Gilet, $720.00.
This sleeveless top is right on trend with many of the gilet seen on the menswear runways in New York, Milan, and Paris. The pink wool sweater vest combines the Fendi FF logo with the Versace Baroque print creating a softer take on the clashing prints juxtaposing the traditional golds and browns seen from the respective brands throughout the collection.
Fendace Logo Black Cotton Socks, $195.00.
Socks are a great way to shop luxury without breaking the bank. These Fendace socks have the logo stamp around the ankle for maximum exposure when it’s time to flex in shorts this season.
Fendace Beige Suede Low-Tops, $995.00.
Loving low-tops? The suede Fendace trainers in beige with the Fendi FF logo layered over the Versace white and gold Baroque motif deserve a spot in your sneaker rotation. A gum bottom sole and a Terry cloth collar for maximum comfort complete these luxury kicks.
Fendace White Canvas Logo Bucket Hat, $675.00.
Bucket hats scream spring and summer time. The nylon headgear is available in black, and white with gold embroidering that showcases logos from both brands on an oversized logo patch.
Earrings Fendace Gold-Colored Earrings, $320.00
Fendace's safety pin earring is one of the cost-friendly ways for the fellas to grab a piece from this one-in-a-lifetime collection. The single gold earring has the Versace Medusa head logo, and the Fendi double FF on opposite ends of the earware.
Fendace Black Leather Logo Belt, $980.00.
Luxury belts are a popular menswear accessory from all fashion houses. Fendace's black leather belt features the partnership's joint name in gold-finished metalware with a belt loop hook and a pin buckle fastening.
Fendace FF Print Nylon Backpack, $1,950.00.
Small but swaggy, the crossbody backpack combines the softness of the pink with the boldness of the two brand's iconic prints. Nylon and leather textiles join forces to make up this bag with gold-finished hardware on the front zipper pocket and the FF buckle closure.
Fendace Black Wool Pants, $980.00.
Fendi and Versace take menswear classics to the next level with their interpretation of wool cigarette pants. A slit done the crease for the pants exposes the duo's signature prints on pink silk with gold-finished safety pins "holding" the pants together
Fendace Multicolor Shearling Coat, $32,000.00.
With an all-over print design from collar to hem, this shearling coat featuring the Fendi FF logo and Versace Baroque is the most expensive garment in the collection. Hidden fastening and a waist belt complete the craftsmanship of this mid-length coat.
