EVERYTHING’S COOL
Hopper Penn and Fendi men’s eyewear are two brands in sync
ACTOR HOPPER JACK PENN was born on August 6, 1993 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Hollywood celebrities Sean Penn and Robin Wright. The younger Penn is now a rising star in Hollywood in his own right. He is known for the movies The Last Face (2016), which also features Charlize Theron and Javier Bardem, and Endings, Inc. (2015). Penn will next be seen co-starring with Brad Pitt, Ben Kingsley and Tilda Swinton in War Machine, due out this year. Penn was recently in Milan to shoot a video to promote the Fendi men's eyewear collection for spring/ summer 2017. He tells #legend why he admires the collection.
Do you like Milan?
This is my fourth time in Milan and I really love it. I have not yet had the opportunity to see the whole city but I like its energy.
How was shooting the video in the city?
Amazing. I felt very relaxed. I had the opportunity to enjoy my time with Fendi, discovering places I'd never visited. And I felt like a rock star, always followed by paparazzi.
Any anecdotes from these days with Fendi?
The most exciting thing is that when I arrived in Milan I knew that I would go directly from the airport to the photo set. Then I discovered that we would have to take photos in my room at the hotel. I had the opportunity to lie down on the bed before I had even checked in at reception. It was a wonderful time, especially because of the jet lag.
What does Fendi mean to you?
If I should describe Fendi in just one word, I would say “cool”, but it would be quite reductive. Fendi is an amazing universe made of creativity, innovation, style. I love the way Fendi is able to be always innovative, yet remain true to its DNA.
Describe the Fendi men’s universe.
The Fendi man is someone who wants to break conventional rules of dressing, yet always be casually chic – someone who appreciates elegance, yet wants to be contemporary, with a touch of fun. The Fendi universe is subtly ironic and sophisticated.
What do you have in common with Fendi man?
I am definitely a Fendi man. I love to break the rules, being unconventional, yet I appreciate quality and refinement. Some rules cannot be broken, such as the ones of quality and savoirfaire. I love the research to innovate by using rich fabrics, as well as the expertise in mixing different precious materials such as Fendi does in all its collections. This is something fixed, for me. Something should not change in its essence, but in the way of doing it. Fendi does it very well and I really recognise myself in these values.#