Milan Fashion Week: Tod’s, Radical Chic
From Princess Lady Di to choreographer Pina Bausch, the 90s are in the spotlight this season at the Italian house.
On his inspiration board next winter, Walter Chiapponi displayed the 1990s in majesty. The strong sensuality of the choreographer Pina Bausch, the raw beauty of the black and white top models photographed by Peter Lindbergh, the androgynous charisma of the English musician PJ Harvey… But also the princely elegance of Lady Diana in the images
paparazzi after her divorce. “I started working in fashion around this time.justifies the artistic director. I was imbued with the radical elegance of these women wearing sharp-edged suits, but also the loose volumes of the hip-hop culture of the time..” We are far from the universe
of the Italian bourgeoisie in driving shoes dear to Tod’s. And yet, this more rock, darker rereading fits the brand like a glove. On the podium, an unvarnished Gigi Hadid (Photo) sets the tone in his black suit next to the skin, an overcoat thrown over his shoulders.
The first part of the parade declined…