Archivio di dicembre, 2012

MONDO UOMO 1988

In those fabulous years fashion was stunning, and Fabrizio Ferri was one of the greatest italian fashion photographers. Pants by Jean Paul Gaultier, one of the first revolutionary menswear designer. Shoes by Cesare Paciotti.

SCHEMA LIBERO ADVERTISING

Autumn/Winter 1994: the “second half” of the campaign, in the advertising language. The outerwear style was still very similar to the 80s one with its big volumes, so far from the tight-fitting one that came along with the new decade and changed completely the men wardarobe. Same goes for trousers, shirts and ties. And of course the waistcoat which used to dominate the fashion scene: knitted, deconstructed or made of fabric but always loose-fitting and never tight. Shooting locations were basically non existent, neutral backgrounds and quite natural lighting. The main peculiarity has been the models attitude: intimist, thoughtful, reflective. Sometimes photographed with the eyes closed, like the top model Werner, (on top) shot by Mario Sorrenti for Dolce&Gabbana. Photographer Max Vudukul, shooting for Romeo Gigli (another waistcoat fan), has been aiming for the melancholic feeling expressed by the model’s eyes, staring beyond the horizon…

SETTE MAGAZINE EN VOGUE COME ERAVAMO RIGIDI NEGLI ANNI NOVANTA

The only true innovation which marked a big change in menswear during the 90’s has been the introduction of technological treatments on fabrics. With the wisdom of hindsight we now know that minimalism has been a reaction to the opulence of the prior decade more than a proper trend and that it has been lacking in new ideas. The Special finishes applied to improve the fabrics and make them waterproof, windproof, thermal and antitranspirant improved functionality but made the clothes look stiff. Whoever says that in order to be fashionable one must suffer a little is probably right but there are limits. Unfortunately, the technological invasion degenerated into a quite common and not very elegant casual wear which has left behind the typical exibitionism of the paninaro movement yet also a style which was determined by the beauty of particular materials and by a confident lifestyle and personality which later on have been classified as part of the past. However, it has been also a style which achieved outstanding excellence in pieces like the waxed cotton trench in the picture, realized with a keen eye for details and wearability in order to preserve the outerwear smoothness and avoid the resemblance to a shapeless armour. Nowadays the problem has been solved, thanks to the experience which taught us how to combine that certain comfort and class. Gabriel Aubry wears Allegri, picture by Rennio for Harper’s Bazaar Uomo, 1997.

PREVIEW MAX MAGAZINE DECEMBER ISSUE

 

STONE ISLAND ARCHIVIO 982 – 012

Lo scorso giungo è uscito il libro “Stone Island ARCHIVIO ‘982 – ‘012” (Ed. Silvana Editoriale), una retrospettiva dei pezzi più celebri del brand che quest’anno ha compiuto 30 anni. I pezzi recuperati dall’archivio sono stati ri-fotografati da Nick Griffiths mantenendo il concetto, pulito ed impattante, delle ultime campagne pubblicitarie, che sono in assoluto tra le più azzeccate degli ultimi anni: un fondo bianco, posizione del soggetto frontale, colori vividi. Carlo Rivetti, Presidente di Stone island, ha scritto appositamente per The Men Issue una descrizione dettagliata per ciascuno degli 8 capi che ho scelto per questo post. 8 tra gli oltre 300 contenuti nel volume.

1982, Tela Stella, l’inizio di Stone Island, che emozione… lo spunto è stato quello di indagare i materiali con i quali erano confezionati i teloni dei camion dell’esercito. Una spalmatura in resine di colore diverso su ogni lato da vita alla Tela Stella, i capi erano poi lavati con uno dei primi lavaggi ad enzimi per dargli la patina vissuta propria dei teloni lavorati dal tempo. Questa mantella, capo simbolo della prima collezione, è ingegnerizzata da un vero e proprio telo, con occhielli e chiusure proprie dei teloni da camion.Qui siamo nel 1984, una delle prime maglie Stone Island. Evidente ispirazione Lupo di Mare. I primi esperimenti sulla tintura in capo delle maglie, che si riducono anche del 40% con il calore del bagno di tintura… … Continua a leggere →