WOMEN COLLECTIONS SPRING/SUMMER 2017
The wind of freedom is blowing over Milan, where an image of a self-confident, independent and cultured woman holds sway. The game of seduction it plays is intellectual more than anything else: there is no need to bare too much flesh, because you don’t need the approval of others. The only thing that counts is the reflection in the mirror. Amongst the obsessions shown in the collections is femininity, the desire to reclaim a strong identity, ranging from princess dresses to oversize suits, with a preference for practical, everyday wear with a few tasteful injections. Elegance is another certainty: class is everything no matter whether you’re wearing a tracksuit or an evening gown. The shirt is the key piece in your summer wardrobe, unleashing a veritable . Shirts come in masculine or feminine styles for all tastes. White is obviously the dominant colour but it’s the details that make the difference: designers go all out on the sleeves, making them a real focus on all of tells the travelling tales of a woman returning to the city with bags full of references from around the world. This traveller does not give up on fun but travels first and foremost in the spirit of the place, collecting the cultural and traditional references that make it unique, the genius loci. Who says practical clothing has to be sloppy and dull? Quite the opposite, is a trend that breaks down the stereotypes of sportswear and makes it desirable. Sheathed bodies shot through with sexy zips, drawstrings pulling nylon across the body, a k-way worn with everything and fasteners from technical apparel used on luxury leather and premium fabrics. Great for being ready in an instant and desirable in a flash, just the time to pull up a zip.
