From the canals of Venice to Impressionist paintings, designers drew on a wide swath of inspirations for the spring collections that will be shown starting this weekend in Milan.
“Rarefied elegance. A gentle delineation that cast on light fabrics such as shadows in a room over a warm summer afternoon. The decorative contradistinctive of the gates that hide gardens inside Milanese antique palaces.” — Davide Marello, creative director
Christian Pellizzari
“The inspiration comes from two opposite places: Venice, Italy and Venice Beach, Calif. The result is a captivating encounter between brocade fabrics typical of the lagoon city and stylized, colorful prints that bring to mind the atmosphere of a tropical neighborhood.”
Giuseppe Zanotti
“Irreverent and unexpected. My new men’s collection is designed for an unconventional man who wants to impress with unique accessories. The shoes are the result of a long research process and an expansive look into fine leathers and embellishments.”
Related Galleries
Les Hommes
“Les Hommes pursue their journey throughout far-off lands and for the spring 2017 season, explore Mayan ceremonial habits and Spanish conquistadors’ paraphernalia. The look is tactile, functional, luxurious and modern. A flawless proclamation of stylish masculinity and toughness.” — Les Hommes creative team
Kiton
“Kiton men’s spring 2017 collection is inspired by the colors of the Impressionists and refers to their paintings as a background of the desires of today’s consumers of the brand.” — Antonio De Matteis, chief executive officer
Rossignol
“Sport goes fashion. Rossignol’s summer men’s wear combines the brand’s heritage with the contemporary spirit, infusing the dynamic and versatile design with a sporty soul. The lightweight materials are rendered in comfortable and functional shapes such as the maxi-parka in craquelè nylon, the loose jersey pants and the cable-knit cotton pull with deep V-neck.” — Alessandro Locatelli, chief executive officer
Ermanno Scervino
“Double-breasted Caban of marine inspiration in technical crepe fabric. Round-necked light sweater in cashmere. Jogger in technical cotton fabric. Native American-style shoes embellished with hand-stitching.” — Ermanno Scervino creative team
“This season is truly about flight and capturing the essence of a dramatic terrain and the energy of its inhabitants. Guatemala has a rich history in textiles and, whether it’s nature or the costumes of its people, there are so many intensely beautiful colors and textures. This men’s collection is really a visual depiction of a beautiful emotional journey as imagined through the eyes of the resplendent quetzal bird.” — Missoni creative team
Pal Zileri
“Inspired by Italian abstractionism, Pal Zileri’s 2017 spring collection presents a unique color palette, with extraordinarily vibrant colors contrasting colder, softer tones. His vision for men’s fashion is chromatic; with clean-cut and linear silhouettes, where the deceivingly simple shapes are created by rare materials. A thorough research on silk is evident within the entire collection, and further emphasizes the high level of details and trimmings present within the clothes.” — Mauro Ravizza Krieger, creative director
MP Massimo Piombo
“Baltic green long jacket/dressing gown in old Irish linen.” — Massimo Piombo
Moncler Gamme Bleu
“Moncler’s Boy Scouts go camping.” — Thom Browne, creative director
Marcelo Burlon County of Milan
“The collection is an ode to noise that ignites unstoppable waves of change. Under the slogan SONIDO, spelled out loud in Gothic fonts, a new cultural clash happens within the County of Milan premises.” — Marcelo Burlon
Damir Doma
“Never for money, always for love — I feel very idealistic and confident this season. The title says it all. This collection is a new chapter for the brand with the reunion of men’s wear and women’s wear in one show.’’
MSGM
“Art, music and design come together to create a vortex of eccentricity and creativity.” — Massimo Giorgetti, creative director
Peuterey
“I liked the idea of a summer wardrobe, with clothes that are comfortable, light and easy to wear. It all started by combining Ettore Sottsass’ distinct designs with the brand’s signature style. Nothing is literal, and this can be said for both the outerwear as well as the knitwear. Every piece of the collection is unique and instantly recognizable, despite its very casual and breezy quality.” — Federico Curradi, creative director
Sunnei
“The collection’s objective is to tell the ‘Made in Italy’ story in terms of Italian innovation, and to show a distinct, original style, not one that is influenced by trends that come and go.” — Sunnei creative team
No. 21
“Nineties iconography meets a basic male wardrobe, all worn with a very casual attitude. Forms: the combination of oversize and skinny. Textiles: cotton canvas, light jersey, denim. Colors: orange, deep green, lime, red, sand, touches of silver.” — No. 21 creative team
“Jacket and trousers created in green pinstriped Ferla linen, shirt in satin with green bow and shoes in python leather.” — Trussardi creative team
Letasca
“The spring 2017 Offiicina collection is inspired by the world of motors and racing in general. Letasca continues on its path to research and innovation, using new shapes and new state-of-the-art textiles and blending them together. The creative process started with the observation of race-car drivers and mechanics’ outfits, and these ideas were then re-elaborated to create a fashion concept for everyday life.” — Elbio Bonsaglio and Edoardo Giaroli, creative directors
Dirk Bikkembergs
“Leather, the brand’s DNA and audacious colors prevail. The iker jacket in white napa leather, bright red and geranium, is lit up by a large star in silver-laminated leather. An erotic/exotic print is cleverly used on the total look, with a bomber jacket and either long or short trousers.” — Dirk Bikkembergs creative team