From Red Carpet to Great Wall
In a magnificent display of lights, models and of course, amazing clothes, Fendi presented its new collection in a fashion show on the Great Wall of China.
Making an appearance on the makeshift runway, right when the last rays of light were welcoming the guests, models in luxurious clothes took to the catwalk. This is the first time such an event has taken place on the Great Wall. After one year of negotiations, paperwork and millions of dollars from Fendi’s pocket, it finally happened.
Fendi’s luxe collection looked even greater set in such an exquisite setting. Atmospheric lighting, great music, beautiful models, and most importantly, a perfect cut despite the volume in this collection, Fendi showed accentuated waists which remind women of their femininity. Black and red were the foundational colors chosen by Karl Lagerfeld. To the delight of the guests, the colors matched perfectly with the white floors on the runway.
Originally, the show was supposed to take place in May to showcase the Fall/Winter 2007 collection, but Lagerfeld wasn’t able to get a permit until six weeks ago. The four days leading up to Friday night’s show were filled with lavish parties throughout Beijing to set the stage, so to speak, for this world first event. The entire wall functioned as a 1,500 mile runway to redisplay the Fall 2007 collection, a first in fashion history.
Hollywood stars Kate Bosworth and Thandie Newton and miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori showed up and enjoyed a memorable event along with 500 other show goers who had the pleasure and fortune to see one of the most amazing of fashion ever.
For once, it seems the Great Wall surrendered, and it was to a fashion show.
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