At the Fendi Fall 2023 Couture show in Paris, the luxury house unveiled Fendi ‘Triptych’, the first high-jewelry collection by Artistic Director of Jewelry, Delfina Delettrez Fendi. The collection is a tribute to feminine elegance and architectural grandeur, and it transforms the traditional calligraphic ‘FF’ motif into a symphony of graphic abstraction reminiscent of Roman architecture and the unpredictable beauty of nature. Evolving from the reveal of the Fendi ‘Flavus’ in July 2022, this vibrant tableau encompasses three harmonious chapters — ‘Roma Rosa’, ‘Gioiello Giallo’, and ‘Bianco Brillante’. Each chapter narrates a distinct chromatic journey, expressed through meticulously handpicked white and yellow diamonds, and an array of sapphires and spinels.
The ‘Triptych’ collection unfolds a captivating narrative in an exquisite dance of light and color, where delicate icy shades of pink and yellow refract from the brilliance of white diamonds. ‘Roma Rosa’ pays a romantic homage to the ladylike pinks found in Rome’s faded marbles and frescoes, while ‘Gioiello Giallo’ boldly represents Fendi’s iconic yellow hue. Lastly, the radiant purity of ‘Bianco Brillante’s all-white diamonds encapsulates the collection’s versatility. Each chapter reflects the historic elements of the Fendi lexicon, embodying a fusion of the structured lines of the baguette-cut stones and the perfect circularity of brilliant-cut stones, a reflection of the cursive ‘Karligraphy’ motif created by Karl Lagerfeld and immortalized by Delfina Delettrez Fendi.
Fendi ‘Triptych’ reimagines traditional jewelry design to create modern heirlooms. The collection features an exquisite blend of symmetry and asymmetry, with kinetic motion and tessellation, capturing the spirit of the ‘FF’ motif in precious stones suspended in cascades of gold. As a testament to Fendi’s heritage and forward-thinking design philosophy, the Fendi ‘Triptych’ stands as a beacon of high-jewelry excellence. It celebrates the concept of hidden beauty and sensual designs, meant to be appreciated not only for their outward aesthetic but also for their intimate resonance with the wearer.
