Korean craftsmanship at the heart of Fendi with Kim Eun-Young
Italian fashion house Fendi celebrates global craftsmanship with its #FendiHandInHand project, featuring collaboration with Korean artisan Kim Eun-Young, renowned for her work in silk.
As part of the #FendiHandInHand project, Fendi continues to push the boundaries of craftsmanship by collaborating with artists and artisans around the world. The program, designed to highlight local craft traditions, brings together designers whose know-how has been passed down from generation to generation. This time, the spotlight is on Korea, through the work of Kim Eun-Young, an emblematic figure in silk craftsmanship.
Kim Eun-Young and silk, a treasure of Korean heritage
Kim Eun-Young specializes in the manipulation and dyeing of silk, a symbolic material in Korea. In a video shared by Fendi, the artisan reveals the steps behind the creation of an exceptional piece: a Fendi Baguette revisited with ancestral Korean techniques.
“White silk threads must be dyed, rubbed together, and combined to reveal their unique luster,” she explains. This description perfectly illustrates the attention to detail and respect for traditional craftsmanship. Every step, from weaving to finishing, is respectful of cultural values, while embracing the elegance of Fendi.
The Fendi Baguette: a symbol of innovation and heritage
The Fendi Baguette, the Italian fashion house’s iconic bag, reinterpreted through a Korean prism. The use of silk and unique artisanal techniques offers a new dimension to this fashion classic. With this project, Fendi affirms its commitment to global craftsmanship while infusing traditions with a contemporary twist.
When Fendi brings cultures together
This dialogue between Italy and Korea represents much more than a simple artistic collaboration. It embodies a celebration of artisanal excellence, where every detail tells a story. Through its #FendiHandInHand initiative, Fendi strengthens the link between tradition and modernity, paying tribute to skills that are often overlooked but essential to the preservation of cultural heritage.
For Parisian fashion lovers, this collaboration is also an opportunity to reflect on the role of the French capital in the adoption of pieces inspired by different cultures. Paris, the cradle of fashion, is the ideal place to admire such creations, which marry the old and the new.
