Chinese rapper Jackson Wang performs for Fendi at Milan Men’s Fashion Week
The Asian star belted out ‘Fendiman’ for the fashion crowds after the runway show, which featured a subversive collection with a strong feminine vibe
Fendi ended its spectacular fall/winter 2019-20 show at Men’s Fashion Week in Milan with a powerhouse performance by Chinese singer and rapper Jackson Wang.
Outside, a small crowd of about 100 Italian and Asian fans swooned and screamed when the rapper arrived. Wang, who is based in South Korea, took his time, stopping to wave for the flashing smartphones.
Performing his hit Fendiman for the fashion crowd, and rapping from an archive balcony that was the runway backdrop, Wang intoned, “Call me Fendiman, welcome to my Fendi-land”.
During three days of previews, designers at men’s fashion week sent clear signals for next autumn and winter: feminine touches are not only acceptable, they are necessary.
The trend could be interpreted as encouragement to get in touch with one’s feminine side, or as an explicit sign of solidarity after a year when the sexual harassment and assault of women became a global theme.
The brand’s menswear collection was designed with input from Karl Lagerfeld.
