Fendi SS'12: Fierce or Frazzled?

With LFW behind us, in comes a whole new onslaught of fashion to drool over in Milan; and the latest collection from Fendi definitely has us talking. The Milanese brand is known for being traditionally very Italian with special attention to tailoring, opulent use of furs, and that feminine touch. However, this year we are definitely seeing a side of Fendi that is, shall we say, a bit more "mad scientist-ish." 

Inspired by a Nobel Prize winning, Italian neurologist by the name of Rita Levi-Montalcini, Miss Silvia and Mr.Lagerfeld chose to create a collection with an academic and boyish flare to it. While some of the looks certainly convey the idea of this scientific woman with a taste for luxury, some looks in the show seem to say "I got dressed in the dark and threw on the first pair of shoes I could find." Also, the hair- while fun- represents what could only be the result of a fight with the blow dryer. But, we do need to give it to the fashion house for delivering beautiful, contemporary silhouettes and incredible patterns. Perhaps different styling would make a difference. What do you think? Is this collection fierce or frazzled? 

Text Lauryn Stone

Source: Fendi