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What started as a project with Italian artisans is now expanding to include collaborations with artisans worldwide. As Silvia Venturini Fendi aptly puts it, “This project is very dear to me as it speaks not only about products but about people, and especially the transmission of savoir-faire which is something so dear to all of us at Fendi.”
To mark the Baguette’s 25th anniversary, Fendi worked with Tiffany & Co. to craft the limited-edition sterling silver Tiffany Baguette. It then partnered with artisans in China, Japan, Madagascar and Scotland, to showcase their unique interpretations. This year, Fendi is working ‘Hand in Hand’ with artisans from Australia and Korea, incorporating elements from their respective heritage.
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Natalie Miller, specialising in hand-dyed local wool, elevates the Baguette with Australian Merino wool specially sourced from Tasmania. Woven entirely by hand using traditional techniques, this exquisite creation features tabby weaving, tassels and continuous rya knots that transform the Baguette into a work of art.
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Kim Eun-Young is a traditional artist specialising in Maedeup. This age-old technique involves tying and fastening a single piece of elongated string to create intricate ornamental knots.
For the Baguette, Kim Eun-Young uses dyed silk threads to form a colourful motif inspired by the sunset in Gyeongsangnam-do. Complete with a gold-tone galvanised metallic FF buckle and peach and plum blossom charms, this limited-edition piece is the perfect amalgamation of Korean craftsmanship and Italian design.
