"Bentley tints on/ Fendi prints on" Nicki Minaj rapped in her buoyant single "Chun Li." And with that, a fashion collaboration was born. For weeks now, the rapper's fans, known as the Barbz, have been awaiting the arrival of Minaj's Fendi Prints On, a 127-piece collection that marries the luxury label's playful yet sophisticated aesthetic with Minaj's signature whimsy. At long last, the collection is finally here.
Launching today, October 14, on fendi.com, the latest iteration of Fendi's FF Series features house staples like the Baguette, Peekaboo, and Kan U bag, and more in a range of textures—among them, space-like metallics, shearling and lots of pink Lycra. In an exclusive story in our October issue, Minaj told ELLE that Fendi Prints On is "for everyone who wants to show skin. We all go to the beach, we all get sexy, we all have sex, we all bust it open!"
There's something for all the Barbz, from body-skimming silhouettes and 90s-inspired jewelry (door knocker earrings, anyone?) to oversized jackets and tracksuits for men.
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The highlight of the collection is easily the long-sleeve neon pink midi bodycon dress, which Minaj wears in the campaign images and designed for women with curvy features.
"I want to make clothes that make girls with my body look sexy," she told ELLE. "What I want [to tell] girls is not necessarily, ‘Go and gain weight and have a big booty,’ but ‘If you do have curves, be proud of it, flaunt it—love the skin you’re in."
Shop the full collection now at Fendi.
Nerisha Penrose is the Beauty Commerce Editor at ELLE.com. Prior to joining the team, she was an Editorial Fellow at ELLE.com. In her current role, she helps lead coverage on makeup, skin care, hair, and fragrances. With over six years of experience in the world of beauty editorial, Nerisha enjoys delving deep into the complexities of fragrance notes, hunting for the best fixes for acne-prone skin, and advocating for daily sunscreen use. She regularly researches and tests the latest products, consults beauty professionals (including our Beauty Advisory Board) to determine the best expert-approved formulas to recommend, and conducts interviews with luminaries across the industry. Nerisha received her bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media Studies from Temple University before joining the editorial teams at Nylon and Billboard. In 2020, she co-launched our popular franchise The State of Black Beauty, an ongoing exploration of—and destination for—beauty at the intersection of Black culture.
