The Judges Awards

08.1 Fendi A/W10, by Karl Lagerfeld

As fashion shifted into wistful, genteel mode, Karl Lagerfeld at Fendi injected softness and fluidity into the Roman fashion house. Fur, Fendi's speciality since 1925, is enjoying a renaissance - particularly the type that doesn't boast extreme wealth but instead carries the nonchalance of an old overcoat or outdoorsy jacket. Lagerfeld's rustic-looking A-line gilets and patchwork creations in mink, sable, breitschwanz, leather and suede all had a shrug-on lightness only made possible by the magic fingers of Fendi's craftsmen. Cut-away jackets, 1970s-tinged midi-length skirts in soft ochre tweeds and charcoal wool, and mid-calf wellington boots completed the autumn/winter Fendi look.

Creative director: Karl Lagerfeld

Joined brand: 1967

Based: Rome

Key features: A soft, fluid collection with light fur patchwork creations, A-line gilets and 1970s-inspired skirts

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