marni

Francesco Risso, during his Marni presentation, compared his fashion vision to an Alice in Wonderland adaptation. Famous hair artist Julien d’Ys added a magic touch to the models with gold and silver dust. The collection was a collage, a mix of macro, micro, and fractal elements. Garments were cleverly assembled from remnants of materials like leather, calico, and scraps of existing clothing, creating a visually striking DIY aesthetic.

Items such as purses and old-fashioned wrestlers’ shoes were made from production remnants, a technique reminiscent of Martin Margiela's work but uniquely childlike in Risso's style. Grand finale pieces were made from scraps of cotton fabric and cut velvet, hand-woven in a Venice factory with looms originally designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Risso described these unique pieces as "our new furs", likening them to holy vestments depicted in Renaissance paintings.

The collection also explored the concept of time's effect on clothing and textiles, employing fabrics that appeared prematurely aged or weathered, as if left too long in the sun or aged by frequent washing. This theme extended to the stage presentation, with editors seated on sagging mattresses and models walking on rumpled calico, enhancing the distinctive, otherworldly vision Risso has for the brand.