September, 18th, 2014

MILANO | SPRING SUMMER 2015 | ANDREA INCONTRI
PALAZZO TE PAJAMA PARTY

Claudette Colbert has had a pair of pajamas in red stripes that made sensation. Greta Garbo looked chic in pajama stripes. Sophia Loren looked sassy in pajamas stripes. Model Mary Jane Russell modeled them with a turban in Vogue in 1953. Obviously pajamas as outerwear look best at night and in silky fabrics. Classic style silk pajamas could be worn to host a party in Palazzo Te, fine example of the mannerist style of architecture in Mantova, the city of Andrea Incontri in his Spring Summer 2015 collection.

Andrea’s vision for a very smooth silhouette with a silky tunic pajamas was my favorite collection of day one in Milan for next summer. Lightness and essential forms were designed to be folded in order to transform an entire collection in a closet trip. A treat! Un coup de coeur !

In its brevity, this collection can almost be viewed as a kind of Renaissance elements of style, where style means courteous, delightful and pointed feminine sagacity.

Since joining Tod’s as menswear creative director last June, Andrea is thrusting in confidence. He is floating. A great feeling. His personal #SS15 confirmed taste and feel: the simplicity of the dry shapes hides complex constructions. Queen of the collection is the shirt: white & black polka dots on transparent pants or mini skirts embroidered with gems, short chemises flowery dresses and camisole. Stardust for the whole skirt and blouse knit sparkles brilliance for an everyday venerable Donna.

Looking to Leon Battista Alberti and Giulio Romano, Andrea Incontri embraces his roots from a rich history and craftsmanship.

Mantova matters.

ALESSANDRO BERGA | L’ÉDITOR