Why did Silvia Venturini Fendi put forth severely slashed tops and blazers (to the effect that they’re effectively boleros) as part of her spring/summer 2022 menswear collection for Fendi? The answer is actually pretty simple: an expression of freedom, at least according to the creative director herself.
It’s not exactly surprising that the showing of skin as a way of exuding freedom isn’t new when it comes to fashion. It’s a trope prevalent in womenswear, where raised hems and sheer fabrics are often used to portray
