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Abstract: This project investigates the intersection between avantgarde aesthetics and contemporary high-level tailoring. The aim is to redefine the relationship between experimentation, construction, and quality in menswear, while resisting the industrial standardisation that dominates the current fashion system. The research originates from direct experience inside Brioni's factory in Penne, where more than six hundred manual steps and over seventy hours of work are required to complete a single jacket. Observing the coexistence of Brioni's artisanal production and Gucci's industrial jackets within the same facility revealed a clear contrast between human precision and mechanical efficiency. This duality became the conceptual foundation of the work. The collection draws inspiration from designers such as Carol Christian Poell, Maurizio Amadei, Maurizio Altieri, and Rick Owens, whose practices merge brutalist aesthetics with deep material sensi-tivity. Through a year-long technical investigation, the project reconstructs and adapts Poell-inspired construction techniques on leather, in particular the Overlock Seam: a three-step process combining overlock stitching on a Venus IDL 302, reinforcement with Juki MF7923 or Union Special 36200-PJ, and internal sealing with hot melt adhesive. This transforms the seam into a living architectural element that exposes, rather than hides, its own structure. Each garment becomes an object of construction and memory, shaped in leather or fabric, cut, burned, and hand-finished. The work rejects decorative luxury and proposes a vision in which precision and imperfection coexist as an authentic language of making. Avantgarde Tailoring: The Anatomy of Craft stands as a manifesto for radical and contemporary craftsmanship, positioning the tailor not as a nostalgic figure, but as a contemporary author who, through gesture and material, redefines the anatomy of menswear.

Release: The capsule collection developed for Brioni was born from the desire to interpret the brand's identity by combining tailoring, material research and a contemporary vision. The collection is imagined for Brad Pitt, an icon of an essential, relaxed and never pretentious style. The concept develops along two main axes: The first is that of the historic aviation jackets and anti-G suits of the Italian Air force, which provide ideas for rethinking the proportions and practicality of the garments in the collection. The suits are reinterpreted as tailored jumpsuits and technical but sophisticated outerwear, with contained volumes and functional details redesigned for the contemporary man. The second axis is represented by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, particularly by the projects for Ennis and Freeman House. The modular and geometric textures of these buildings have inspired textile workmanship on jacquard, embroidery and raised weaves, with the aim of giving a material, almost architectural, sensation to the surfaces of the garments. The silhouettes seek a balance between structure and comfort, mixing sartorial precision and fluidity. The materials are natural, soft, and selected to express a discreet and tactile luxury. The color palette is based on warm and earthy tones: beige, brown, gray, navy blue and matte black. led by the figure of Brad Pitt, the collection is aimed at a man confident in his own style, who consciously chooses what to wear. Brioni thus becomes the interpreter of a cultured anc neasured elegance, capable of combining historical memory and current language. Release: La capsule collection sviluppata per Brioni nasce dal desiderio di interpretare l'identità del brand coniugando sartoria, ricerca materica e visione contemporanea. La collezione è immaginata per Brad Pitt, icona di uno stile essenziale, rilassato e mai ostentato. Il concept si sviluppa su due assi principali: Il primo è quello delle giacche d'aviazione e delle tute anti-G storiche dell'Aereonautica Militare italiana che forniscono spunti per ripensare proporzioni e praticita' dei capi della collezione. Le tute vengono reinterpretate come jumpsuit sartoriali e outerwear tecnico ma sofisticato, con volumi contenuti e dettagli funzionali ridisegnati per l'uomo contemporaneo. Il secondo asse è rappresentato dall'architettura di Frank Lloyd Wright, in particolare dai progetti per Ennis e Freeman House. Le texture modulari e geometriche di questi edifici hanno ispirato lavorazioni tessili su jacquard, ricami e intrecci a rilievo, con l'obiettivo di restituire una sensazione materica, quasi architettonica, alle superfici dei capi. Le silhouette cercano un equilibrio tra struttura e comfort, mescolando precisione sartoriale e fluidità. I materiali sono naturali, morbidi e selezionati per esprimere un lusso discreto e percepibile al tatto. La palette cromatica privilegia toni caldi e terrosi: beige, marroni, grigi, blu navy e neri opachi. Guidata dalla figura di Brad Pitt, la collezione si rivolge a un uomo sicuro del proprio stile, che sceglie consapevolmente cosa indossare. Brioni diventa così interprete di un'eleganza colta e misurata, capace di unire memoria storica e linguaggio attuale.

Brief Analysis The brief for the Re:Activewear" project aims to revive a historic Italian sportswear and activewear brand through a comprehensive rebranding and an innovative capsule collection. Ellesse, an iconic skiwear brand from the 1970s and 1980s, was selected under the hypothetical scenario of an acquisition by Rick Owens. This collaboration aims to inject contemporary identity into the brand, aligning it with current activewear market demands by focusing on experimental aesthetics, technical functiona-lity, and radical elegance. Heritage Ellesse Founded by Leonardo Servadio, Ellesse represented elegant, colorful, and high-performance Italian sportswear for decades. From quilted jackets to technical pants and iconic graphic details such as the "half ball" logo, Ellesse symbolized alpine sports, glamorous mountain relaxation, and après-ski cultu-re. Historically, the brand has stood out for balancing casual style with technical performance, becoming an essential reference point in vintage skiwear. Concept Description The "Après-Ski Dystopia" collection emerges from the collision of two contrasting worlds. On one hand, there is the sunny, nostalgic aesthetic of Ellesse's skiwear from the 1970s and 1980s, reminiscent of carefree moments spent in alpine chalets, blending mountain glamour with vintage sportswear. On the other hand, there is the dark, sculptural universe characteristic of Rick Owens, defined by desolate urban landscapes, metallic reflections, and post apocalyptic architectural silhouettes. The aesthetic research included visual references to brutalist monuments and architecture immersed in snowy landscapes, archival Ellesse imagery, and vintage ski silhouettes. Combined with Rick Owens' aesthetics, these iconic elements help define a unique, coherent, and highly evocative visual language. The result is a capsule collection that reinvents après-ski relaxation, transforming it into a new form of radical elegance: deconstructed, performance-driven, and almost ritualistic. It represents an après-ski that does rather heralds an uncertain future, suspended in an eternal winter.

THE TIME-LESS FW 23 COLLECTION DELVES INTO A FUTURISTIC VISION, INTERPRETING THE IDEAL UNIFORM FOR A POST-APOCALYPTIC URBAN LANDSCAPE ON KEPLER-442B. THE AESTHETIC APPROACH BLENDS TECHWEAR AND CYBERPUNK, CREATING A VISUAL IMAGE THAT REFLECTS AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE UNPREDICTABLE ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS ARE THE NORM, THE DESIGN’S AESTHETIC EMPHASIZE THIS FUSION, WITH A FOCUS ON CLEAN LINES, STRUCTURED SILHOUETTES, AND A FUTURISTIC CYBER AURA. THE GARMENTS EVOKE A SENSE OF READINESS AND ADAPTABILITY, ESSENTIAL IN A WORLD WHERE SURVIVAL DEPENDS ON FACING UNEXPECTED CHALLENGES. THE FABRICS CHOSEN FOR THE COLLECTION ARE PRIMARILY SYNTHETIC RIPSTOPS, SELECTED FOR THEIR RESISTANCE TO THE FORCES OF NATURE ON KEPLER-442B. THESE INCLUDE HEAT-REACTIVE, REFLECTIVE, AND IRIDESCENT MATERIALS, WHICH OFFER NOT ONLY PROTECTION BUT ALSO DYNAMIC VISUALS. THE JACQUARD FABRICS RECREATE COSMIC TEXTURES, WHILE TECHNIQUES LIKE TIE-DYE, AIR-BRUSHING, AND EMBROIDERY ADD A LAYER OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DETAIL. EACH LOOK IN THE COLLECTION IS CAREFULLY COMPOSED TO BALANCE STYLE AND FUNCTIONALITY. LAYERS OF SHELL JACKETS, HOODIES, THERMAL JERSEYS, AND OVERSIZED DOWN JACKETS HARMONIOUSLY COMBINE WITH WORK SUITS, ANTI-G SUITS, AND TACTICAL VESTS. THIS LAYERING NOT ONLY PROVIDES PROTECTION AND ADAPTABILITY TO VARYING ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS BUT ALSO ALLOWS KEPLER-442B’S INHABITANTS TO PERSONALIZE THEIR OUTFITS ACCORDING TO DAILY NEEDS, HIGHLIGHTING THE MODULAR AND VERSATILE APPROACH OF THE ENTIRE COLLECTION. FOR THE CREATION OF TECH WEARABLES, THE COLLECTION BOASTS A COLABORATION WITH A COMPUTER ENGINEER, “UDARA KUMARASENA”. ONE OF THE STANDOUTS CREATIONS FROM THIS COLLABORATION IS THE SHELL JACKET WITH INTEGRATED LED TECHNOLOGY. THIS JACKET, EXEMPLARY OF THE FUSION BETWEEN FASHION AND TECHNOLOGY, FEATURES LEDS INTEGRATED INTO THE COLLAR, CONNECTED TO AN INNOVATIVE MASK THAT INCLUDES AN AIFLOW SENSOR. THIS SENSOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT THE WEARER’S BREATHING FREQUENCY, TURNING PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS INTO A VISUAL AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE. THE SYSTEM OPERATES SUCH THAT, WHEN THE WEARER BREATHES OUT FORCEFULLY, THE LEDS TURN RED, SIGNALING INCREASED ACTIVITY. CONVERSELY, WHEN THE BREATHING IS CALM AND CONTROLLED, THE LEDS EMIT A SOFT BLUE LIGHT, INDICATING A STATE OF TRANQUILITY OR REST.

Year 3045. Humanity has long abandoned Earth, settling on Kepler-442b for more than fifty years. In the sterile vaults of the planetary archives, a team of scientists uncovers a forgotten logbook dated 2197 — the written testimony of the first astronaut who dared to return to the deserted cradle of mankind. What unfolds is the chronicle of a lone voyage across the void: a man navigating silence, memory, and the ruins of his origin, driven by the need to see what remained of the world that once shaped him. The collection traces this solitary expedition, translating its imagery and emotional charge into garments that document absence, survival, and the long-distance nostalgia for an origin no longer inhabited.

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION IN MOTOCROSS APPAREL USING MERINO WOOL The proposed project aims to revolutionize motocross apparel by combining top-quality materials with innovative design. The goal is to create garments that not only meet the practical needs of athletes but do so with style and sustainability. Through the strategic use of Merino wool, the project seeks to provide clothing with maximum breathability and comfort. The integration of cutting-edge technologies ensures that each garment is as functional as it is eco-friendly. This project aims not only to meet the current needs of sports enthusiasts but also to anticipate and exceed future expectations, setting new standards in the motocross apparel industry.

The capsule collection REDISCOVERY, in collaboration with "The North Face renewed", wants to spread a message of freedom: the freedom to be yourself, without having to fit in a box. The star of the collection is the fabric patch. Every single patch, obtained from second-hand garments, represents a facet of our personality. As such, the patches fit together like the pieces of a mosaic, to create a garment that represents us all round, in the most authentic way.

“Active Armour” explores the potential of the body as a performative device through a reinterpretation of samurai armour in contemporary sportswear terms. The collection stems from the transfer of the structural principles of the ō-yoroi, including paneling, layering, joint protection and mobility, into a technical vocabulary composed of compression, mesh, quilting and ergonomic outerwear. The result is a modular wardrobe that merges activewear, ready-to-wear and padded pieces, building a silhouette that is both agile and armed. The chromatic palette of acids, cobalt, violet and neon gradients subverts the severity of traditional iconography in favour of a pop and digital dimension. Classical Kikkō and Sayagata patterns are reworked into synthetic graphic surfaces, aligning the project with the language of gaming and character design. The collection is embodied by Immagram, an avatar figure that replaces the real model with a hypothetical body: controlled, performative and deployable within the digital space. No longer a feudal samurai, but a cosmopolitan performer conceived for an urban and media arena. In this sense, “Active Armour” anticipates the intersection of fashion design, identity building and digital persona, proposing an image in which cultural heritage, sport and pop futurism coexist within a single coherent system.