Filippo Grazioli’s latest collection for Missoni was a definite departure from his first outing as the brand’s creative director. This time around, Grazioli showed a more confident and daring take on the Missoni aesthetic, infusing the classic label with a touch of glamour and sexiness.
Grazioli’s vision for Missoni is one that is rooted in the brand’s timelessness and modernity, yet not limited by its archives. He wanted to bring more femininity and emotion to the collection, and have more fun with the designs. The collection featured tight-fitted, sinuous dresses, slinky sequined slips, and faux-fur coats, all rendered in the brand’s signature zigzag and fiammato patterns.
Grazioli’s personal touch was evident in his use of the archival rose motif, which he incorporated into the collection in new and fresh ways. He also played with the proportions of the Missoni knits, creating new patchwork combinations that breathed new life into the iconic patterns.
The end result was a collection that was both hot and nonchalant, exuding a dressed-up, glamorous vibe that was both alluring and seductive. Grazioli’s vision for Missoni is one of a sexier, racier, and more alluring brand, and based on this latest collection, it’s clear that he is well on his way to realizing that vision.
