MILANO (AP) – Max Mara will make a sexy power turn next summer, showing plenty of skin with a touch of fetishism in a collection previewed during Milan Fashion Week on Thursday.
Creative Director Ian Griffith created a soft volume from a technical mesh that strengthens the shoulders and hips with a ruffled effect that spins the shoulders and hips. The leaf-shaped organza cutouts were adjusted to long, short jackets and jackets whispering the runway
The backbone of the collection was a power suit with hints of fetishism. The pencil skirt and pants from the stretch jersey are paired with cropped knitwear, showing off a belt that accentuates the exposed midriff. Griffiths linked fetishistic references to British style “at best” even when they were elegant and formal.
The main silhouette was slim and sexy, but the wide-footed palazzo pants also played the role of cameo.
The collection was perfect for Max Mala camels and black trademark monochrome. There is only one print with faded rococo shells and coral images.
Griffith said his pursuit of lightness is a response to both rising and tension in the global temperature.
“The themes for Max Mara this season are lightness and strength, whimsicality and playfulness. Power and playfulness,” Griffith said.
Thai actress Perayama Rithon, a belted black ensemble and Spanish actress Pasvega, made a front row appearance in a grey double-breasted boys tailed suit.
