FENDI X Red Wing Boots Are Fashion’s Latest Power Move

How a 120-year-old American bootmaker Red Wing and Italian luxury house Fendi created this season's most talked-about collaboration

By Fashion Editorial Staff

_Fendi_unveils a striking collaboration with American icon_Red Wing_on this season's most extraordinary leather boots. Debuting as part of_Fendi’sSpring-Summer 2025_collection, the collaboration also coincides with the Italian house’s 100th anniversary and_Red Wing’s_120th year of craftsmanship.

Designed byKim Jonesfor his final womenswear collection with_Fendi_, the new boot merges heritage and high fashion, offering a refined reimagination of_Red Wing's_iconic 1952 Heritage Classic Moc silhouette. The lace-up ankle boots are meticulously crafted from materials selected by_Fendi_artisans in Italy, then sent to_Red Wing’s_American workshops for final assembly.

Each boot is distinguished by the iconic_FF_motif, hand-woven into the leather upper with precision at_Fendi's_Capannuccia atelier in Tuscany. The boots come to life through the hands of 30 artisans, each pair taking 5 hours to weave and stitch before moving through 80 careful steps of construction. The smooth leather shapes into an elegant loafer toe, while two-tone laces thread through adding just a hint of contrast. A subtle heel lift of 30mm gives the boot a refined stance without sacrificing comfort.

The collaboration is available in two elegant colorways: sienna red and natural beige, both crafted from_Fendi's_supple_Cuoio Romano_leather and finished with the house’s signature_Selleria_hand-stitching technique. These elements bring a luxurious, editorial flair to_Red Wing’s_rugged, utilitarian aesthetic.

The boot is designed for the modern woman—a balance of function and sophistication.Silvia Venturini Fendi, Artistic Director of Accessories and Menswear, captures this sentiment: “The Red Wing boot, the sporty attitude worn with an evening dress, these shoes are made for walking. They're made for busy women!"

As part of_Fendi’s_centenary celebrations, this collaboration witnesses how heritage can be modernized. Retailing for $1,450 USD, the_FENDI x Red Wing_leather boots are available now at_Fendi’s_stores and online onFendi.com.