Lambswool is wool obtained from a young sheep's first shearing, producing fine, soft fibres with a naturally springy handle. It is warm and breathable and is commonly used for knitwear, coats and other cold-weather garments.

Duchesse satin is a heavy, dense and highly lustrous satin with a structured hand. Its substantial construction allows it to hold sculptural shapes and is often associated with formalwear and bridalwear.

Founded in Rome in 1925 by Adele and Edoardo Fendi, the house began as a handbag shop and fur workshop and developed into one of Italy's major luxury fashion houses. Fendi is strongly associated with Roman craftsmanship, leather goods, fur and innovative textile techniques. The long collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld, which began in 1965, was particularly influential in shaping the house's modern identity, while the Fendi family remains central to its history.