Menswear next fall-winter is
stretching sartorial boundaries with formalwear morphing into
causal and sportswear, as seen at the Milan men's shows wrapping
up on Tuesday.
At Fendi on Monday, hope, love and confidence were the
slogans of a collection that focused on the fashion house's
interpretation of timeless staples - with a pinch of irony and a
bold palette.
Fabrics were light and high-performance like the nylon in the
collection's parka featuring sheepskin pockets and striped silk
lining.
Jerseys were styled after cycling-wear while trousers were an
upgraded version of sweatpants with an orange band, the same
color as the lining used for a gabardine kaki bomber jacket.
Lined nylon pants were inspired by skiwear.
Other essentials, according to the vision of creative
director Silvia Venturini Fendi, included a waterproof hooded
jacket, jersey trousers with an elastic band at the waist and
sneakers with incorporated socks.
Colors and accessories lightened the mood, as seen with a
double-breasted trench coat with pink lining and slip-ons in
sheepskin with the Fendi logo.
The fashion house's deluxe essentials were also dressed down
with funky details, like the words 'hope' and 'try' designed
over sheepskin coats.
Leisurewear also permeated Ermanno Scervino's sartorial style
with a collection designed in both slim and more relaxed
silhouettes and classic masculine patterns like glen plaid
crafted with innovative technical processes.
Grey single and double-breasted coats were jazzed up by
collarless shirts and riding pants.
Neoprene played for contrast in velvet jackets while a dragon
was embroidered on sweaters and bombers.
Meanwhile Etro embraced the sportswear storyline with a
strong focus on mountain gear - a fixture of the Milan menswear
shows.
The theme 'Sky is the limit' was an opportunity to explore
"the sacredness of the mountain and its inhabitants", as
described by designer Kean Etro.
Bears, wolves and deer decorated the shoulders of coats with
a kimono silhouette and buckles in lieu of buttons.
Jackets styled over padded vests were also buckled up.
Patchwork nylon pants were inspired by trekking gear and wool
sweaters were decorated with the profiles of the Alps.
Velvet suits were styled with trekking boots while a sleeping
bag became a cloak for the ultimate mountain-loving urban man.
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