Yet another Italian success that had by ”Pitti” reached to eighty-sixth edition, an event that confirms to be more international and now that arouses more curiosity than the men’s collections in Milan.
Pitti is the meeting point for many professionals in the field, more and more interested in knowing what language will speak the fashion of the following season.For now , the edition number 86, just finished, recorded an increase in visitors, many events and several new collaborations.
This year the main theme was the ”ping pong”, designed to symbolize the man always ready and eager to take on new challenges, a wave of optimism , essential these days; with the visit of Prime Minister Renzi also the political class has shown the necessary support to the fashion industry, one of the first resources of our country.
As usual, the Fortezza da Basso was devided into several sections:from the most formal to the most experimantal referred to young designers and sportswear,this one casual bot sophisticated at same time. What is most striking is the confirmation of a style that looks to opposite directions: rides different segments and the result enthuses. Modern man proves to appreciatea tailored suit with elements that break the classic word, details are edgy and cosmopolitan. In contrast, the mood takes a touch of sporty chic.
Also accessories seems to marry the tendency of contamination , which by the way are a characteristic element of the look. Shoes, handbag,briefcase and backpacks were made in smooth leather and light colored, calf was the material most frequently used, has been dyed or printed with exotic skin effect, as in the eel loafers made by Italian shoemakers and Beatles models in crocodile print.
The reasons, especially those floral and graphic designers, have enriched the more sporty models; the theme of the jungle and the colorful flowers have plated sneakers but not only. Yet the metal skins effect for more futuristic interpretations.
Wonderful processing such as punching, laserature and 3D effects; the woven leather, for example , won the refined lace Sutor Mantellassi. Among the different shoe models presented at Pitti comeback powerful in vogue the loafers, made of bicolors suede or red cashmere suede with calfskins details, by Castori. To satisfy the more casual personality the limited edition of Barracuda; classic mood marries air rubber fund for a particularly aggressive and exclusive effect.
On the front of the backpack and bags among the most photographed models, covered with ironic and graphics print; Campomaggi has createdfor fans of the genre cowhide camouflage print, Gabs instead for the folder plays on the retrò effect, on the one hand is in PVC with items related to the world of school and on the other hand is in leather plain.
This time is the irony mixed to the style that prevails at the Pitti, that proproses ideas and experiments that aim to personalize the image of each one. The effect is snob but democratic.
