Hollywood costume designers have chosen Fendi’s fur coats for years — Meryl Streep wore one in The Devil Wears Prada, and Madonna wore another in Evita. Gwyneth Paltrow wore a plush, toffee-colored Fendi jacket in The Royal Tenenbaums; and for The Grand Budapest Hotel, Tilda Swinton wore a striking coat in red velvet. A new exhibition in Rome is revisiting the brand’s persistent influence among costume designers such as Patricia Field, Penny Rose, and Karen Patch.
Opening today and titled “Fendi Studios,” the show is displayed as a series of interactive stages at thePalazzo della Civiltà Italiana. Each set depicts scenes from a movie that featured Fendi fur, inviting visitors to walk onstage and become the film’s “stars.” In one space, for example, visitors walk in front of a green screen programmed to resemble a corridor from Wes Anderson’s award-winning film The Royal Tenenbaums. In a different part of the exhibition, a projection room screens a selection of 14 movies with Fendi-designed fur coats, including The Age of Innocence (with Michelle Pfeiffer in a dark brown mole coat) and Marie Antoinette (Kirsten Dunst in another jacket).
The exhibition is open to the public with free admission until March 25, 2018. Click through for a preview.
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Exhibition Rendering A rendering of one of the exhibition studios in the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana in Rome, which has been divided in... Exhibition Rendering A rendering of one of the exhibition studios in the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana in Rome, which has been divided into different cinema studios for the Fendi exhibiton.
The Royal Tenembaums, 2001, Worn by Gwyneth Paltrow Toffee demi buff mink trench coat with tie belt. The costume was designed by Karen Patch and ... The Royal Tenembaums, 2001, Worn by Gwyneth Paltrow Toffee demi buff mink trench coat with tie belt. The costume was designed by Karen Patch and Fendi.
The Devil Wears Prada, 2006, Worn by Meryl Streep Red Persian jacket with orange and black striped lining, visible on the collar and cuffs. The c... The Devil Wears Prada, 2006, Worn by Meryl Streep Red Persian jacket with orange and black striped lining, visible on the collar and cuffs. The costume was designed by Patricia Field and Fendi.
Exhibition Rendering A rendering of one of the exhibition studios in the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana in Rome, which has been divi... Exhibition Rendering A rendering of one of the exhibition studios in the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana in Rome, which has been divided into different cinema studios for the Fendi exhibiton.
The Grand Budapest Hotel, 2014, Worn by Tilda Swinton Hand-painted red silk velvet cloak embellished with black mink collar and cuffs. The costum... The Grand Budapest Hotel, 2014, Worn by Tilda Swinton Hand-painted red silk velvet cloak embellished with black mink collar and cuffs. The costume was designed by Milena Canonero and Fendi.
Evita, 1996, Worn by Madonna Light brown demi buff mink fur. The costume was designed by Penny Rose and Fendi.
Femme Fatale, 2002, Worn by Rebecca Romijn Cashmere coat with FF logo belt, mink collar and cuffs. The costume was designed by Olivier Bér... Femme Fatale, 2002, Worn by Rebecca Romijn Cashmere coat with FF logo belt, mink collar and cuffs. The costume was designed by Olivier Bériot and Fendi.
The Age of Innocence, 1993, Worn by Michelle Pfeiffer Mole coat with brown vajo details. The costume was designed by Gabriella Pescucci and Fendi.
Catwoman, 2004, Worn by Sharon Stone Brown and beige shaded cape coat in shaved weasel. the costume was designed by Angus Strathie and Fendi.
The Berlin Affair, 1985, Worn by Gudrun Landgrebe Black velvet dress with cape in white fox. The costume was designed by Alberto Verso and Fendi.... The Berlin Affair, 1985, Worn by Gudrun Landgrebe Black velvet dress with cape in white fox. The costume was designed by Alberto Verso and Fendi.
Basic Instinct 2, 2006, Worn by Sharon Stone White leather coat with mink internal lining and details. The costume was designed by Beatrix Aruna ... Basic Instinct 2, 2006, Worn by Sharon Stone White leather coat with mink internal lining and details. The costume was designed by Beatrix Aruna Pasztor and Fendi.
Sex and the City, 1998-2004, Worn by Kristin DavisVoodoo To You bag from Fendi fall/winter 2007/2008 collection in fringed black woven wool and ... Sex and the City, 1998-2004, Worn by Kristin DavisVoodoo To You bag from Fendi fall/winter 2007/2008 collection in fringed black woven wool and feathers with leather details. The upper is in exotics and acrylic with Fendi lettering. The bag was designed by Fendi.
Sex and the City, 1998-2004, Worn by Sarah Jessica Parker Baguette bag from Fendi fall/winter 1999/2000 collection with purple pailettes. The bag... Sex and the City, 1998-2004, Worn by Sarah Jessica Parker Baguette bag from Fendi fall/winter 1999/2000 collection with purple pailettes. The bag was designed by Fendi.
