Between psychedelic travels and artistic inspirations, the Etro and GCDS FW 21/22 collections are the real unconventional note of this Milan Fashion Week
ETRO FW 21/22
Born from the desire to embody freedom in its deepest meaning, that of affirming one’s personality, Etro Fall/Winter collection is an invitation to look at the world with unconventional and independent eyes. Rudolf Nureyev and Jimi Hendrix are the inspiring muses of Veronica Etro, who made a rebellious spirit the common thread of the entire collection. Hendrix’s love for exoticism and dandy attitude are mixed with Nureyev’s refinement, giving a new interpretative key to Etro’s most iconic codes. The result is embroidered dressing gown coats, long fringed blazers, vest dresses and oversized pullovers, to complete a special wardrobe with comfortable silhouettes. The patterns take up the most iconic paisley blending into geometric inlays inspired by the costumes of Russian ballets. Precious prints mix with the embroideries that Nureyev himself wore, becoming incredibly contemporary. Upholstery prints and animalier patterns, on the other hand, recall the spirit of Hendrix which translates into patchwork coats, quilted anoraks and enveloping knitwear. The masculine-cut suits are made of furnishing fabrics, while the wide corduroy trousers with a soft and generous silhouette reveal tie-dye motifs. The feminine touch to refine the collection is given by sophisticated tops and mini and maxi dresses tightened at the waist by belts with metal buckles. To adapt the entire collection to the needs of the contemporary woman there are everyday pieces such as sweatshirts, washed jeans, leggings and bomber jackets and oversized parkas.
GCDS
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Psychedelic and surreal, the GCDS collection is an invitation to travel with the mind. Technicolor Symphony, this is the name of the collection, comes to life in a short film in which the protagonist travels to an amazing world, where all the sensations interrupted by the pandemic are awakened. A symphony of colors presents what is a collection that has not lost the stylistic codes of GCDS, but has expanded them to new spheres. The iconic tracksuit evolves into an extra-luxury tracksuit in Alcantara, knitwear is mixed with the famous GCDS crystals and evening dresses are the novelty that underlines the desire to return to live the world of the night. The color palettes can be found in the GCDS Edibles candies made for the show in collaboration with Pastiglie Leone, mint green, caramel and blueberry purple are the protagonists on garments and accessories that never lose their funniest connotation. The world of toys and cartoons returns to be a key inspiration for Giuliano Calza’s brand. The references are to the Polly Pocket boxes in the accessories, to the Bratz dolls in the heels of the shoes and the eco-furs steal the identity of the more classic yellow Tweety.