The rumours appear to be true as Versace and Fendi had not only collaborated for their secret second show, but also swapped houses to design for each other.
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Versace by Fendi, and Fendi by Versace

Kim Jones, Silvia Venturini Fendi, and Donatella Versace made history as the three had swapped houses for one night only to design 25 looks for each other. The collaborative event took place in Versace?s headquarters in Via Gesù in Milan, Italy. 

Entitled ?VERSACE BY FENDI ? FENDI BY VERSACE,? Jones and Venturini Fendi designed Versace?s men?s and womenswear lines respectively, while Donatella had reinterpreted Fendi?s looks. ?It?s a first in the history of fashion. A true creative dialogue that stems from respect and friendship,” said Versace.
Jones also chimed in, explaining how the collaboration came to be. “In February after the ready-to-wear show we came to dinner here with Donatella,” he said. “Silvia and Donatella got on really well, and we thought it would be nice to have some fun. It was a design-off: we designed Versace and she designed Fendi. Remember these two houses are not in the same group: we?ve just done it as friends, and out of respect for each other. It?s never been planned as a commercial thing.?

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