Karl Lagerfeld Tribute: Fendi Announces A New Fashion Show In Rome

The news of Karl Lagerfeld's death brought mourning to the fashion industry! On February 19, the Kraiser took his last breath in the French capital, at the age of 85 after having reigned for about 60 years in the world of haute couture. A disappearance that plunged the fashion world and beyond it into mourning. Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Rihanna, Carla Bruni and Marion Cotillard were some of the many personalities who paid tribute to the artistic director of Chanel. Two months after the Bernard Arnault tragedy, the CEO of the LVMH group, of which Fendi is a member, announced that a new Karl Lagerfeld tribute would be paid to Rome.

Karl Lagerfeld tribute - a new Fendi show in the works

In 2017, to mark its 90 years in the world of fashion and textiles, the Italian house Fendi chose its hometown, and in particular the famous Trevi fountain. Today, the prestigious fur house is once again meeting its guests in the heart of the Eternal City (July 4) for a parade in tribute to Karl Lagerfeld, who died on February 19. A show that is already shaping up to be one of the most moving events of the year. However, this is not the first tribute parade to honor the famous German fashion designer. Last February, Silvia Venturini Fendi, successively appointed Director of the creation of accessories, has already honored the creative genius of the man we nicknamed the Kaiser by unveiling his latest breathtaking collection.