Princess Anne, renowned for her frugal yet elegant fashion sense, emerges as an unexpected style icon in Fendi’s latest menswear collection. Silvia Venturini Fendi, the designer behind the Autumn/Winter 2024-25 collection named Town and Country, draws inspiration from the Princess’s iconic military regalia look at the coronation. Venturini Fendi expresses admiration for Anne’s elegant, anti-fashion persona, blending military precision with feminine allure.
The collection, resonating with traditional royal-wear, showcases oversized Barbour-style parkas, leather wellies, sou’wester rain hats, dark green sweaters, and an array of tartan skirts, skorts, and kilts. Venturini Fendi breaks gender norms, infusing masculine and feminine codes in Princess Anne’s military-minded attire. The 63-year-old designer emphasizes creating “garments for life, not use and throw away,” aligning with Princess Anne’s sustainable fashion ethos.
In this article, delve into the unconventional style journey of Princess Anne and Fendi’s transformative menswear line, celebrating the fusion of timeless elegance and sustainability in fashion.