Love For Fendi

Julia Saner in Fendi by Camille Vivier, Grey #5 (via Fashion Gone Rogue)

Speaking of Fendi...

Kurt Schwitter - Drawing A2 Hansi, 1918

Fendi's Autumn/Winter 2011 inspiration is taken from the German artist, Kurt Schwitter. "The collection makes reference to his collage technique and unexpected colour palette. The Fendi woman for A/W11 is a strong woman who might be an artist or intellect." (via AnOther) and so hence they're advertising campaign...

Fendi Autumn/Winter 2011 Ad Campaign

Monki Does Fendi

Fendi Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection (via Influence and Stardoll)

Annina batwing loose-fitting sweater in Steel Me Blue | Kajsa turtle neck in Oh! Burned Red | Annelie cord pencil skirt in Chestnutty | Gayle knee length socks in Burgundy Argyle | Eva Chelsea boots in Yellow Mustard

Piccolina deep neckline crop top in Yesterday's Sunflower | Ingrid high-waisted chinos in Dancing Emerald | Lee faux fur gilet in Black Magic | Mona platform ankle boots in Ikoma Black | Poppy necklace in Dusty Peaches and Black Magic | Alana weaved belt in Poppy Red

Moa single-breasted coat in Winter Storm Blue | Perlina faux fur stole in Cream and Cocoa | Henrily panelled woolly jumper | Sue envelope clutch bag in Black Magic | Elena pleated midi skirt in Apple Juice | Gogo knee high socks in Oh! Burned Red

Celia sleeveless cowl neck sweater dress in Smokey Charcoal | Jules faux leather satchel in Autumn Leaf Brown | Maja single-breasted blazer in Going Grey | Viola Argyle scarf in Red Dust | Joanne beret in Dirty Sunflower | Cable knitted tights in White Ms Moss

Andora faux fur coat in Down Eagle Brown | Daria short-sleeved blouse in Miss Moss Mayhem | Cable knitted in Sunflower at Dusk | Mellie pleated mini skirt in Tarten | Vera handbag in Mommy's Red Lipstick

Regina single buttoned blazer in Nightime Blues | Juliette cropped trousers in Gogo Orange | Karma loose knitted jumper in Sunflowers in Dusk | Mandy loafers in Okiblack | Noral faux fur hood and scarf in Milk 'n' Coffee | Brighty briefcase in Black Magic

Jossi dual coloured jumper in Imoo Blue and Cocker Hue | Gloria cape in Grey Harbour | Danielle pleated mini skirt in Dirty Sunflower | Barbara thick knit tights in Husky Dusk | Joanna plaited headband in Black Magic | Leia plaid scarf in Prime and Proper Blue

Agatha 1940s style dress in Dusty Ol' Orange | Bibbi tights in Imoo Blue | Gladys tasseled plaid cape | Li snood in White Ms Moss | Mona platform ankle boots in Milk 'n' Coffee

Lina shift top in Dirty Sunflower | My loose knitted sweater in Dancing Emerald | Leanne high-waisted cords in Maple Syrup Brown | Karin patchwork shawl in Dirty Sunflower etc | Ginny leather tote in Dizzy Dandelion |

Tilda sweater cape in Dream of Dawn | Stella pussy bow blouse in Tartan | Pam skater skirt in Prime 'n' Proper Blue | Cable knitted tights in Great Granny | Goldie handbag in Cardamom Mon Cherie | Reneta faux fur headband

At first glance Monki's collections look a little tacky and cheap; collections that could satisfy a schoolgirl's idea of fashion as well as her pocket money budget. But if you look beyond the cutesie website and writing you'll actually find some bloody good clothes (admittedly I haven't seen them in person - they could be poorly made with the most synthetic of materials, but I'm willing to give Monki the benefit of the doubt) that wouldn't look out of place amongst Fendi's Winter offerings. It shows, it's not what you wear but how you wear it.

Fendi Fall - The Artist's Studio

Fendi Fall 2011 Campaign Anja Rubik by Karl Lagerfeld

Don't You Know Who I Am?

Burberry

Fendi

Dolce & Gabbana

Donna Karen

Prada

"Don’t You Know Who I Am?" by Robert Trachtenberg for Tatler August 2011 (via Fashion Gone Rogue)

A Spectacular Fall

Fendi

Jonathan Saunders

Sonia Rykiel

(Images taken from The Sartorialist)

Speaking of fall, I came a CROPPER on Park St today with an elaborate 180 degree descent onto the pavement; the passing traffic got an eye-full. Miraculously I came away rather unscathed.