Filippo Grazioli went crafty, artsy and (why not?) a bit crazy for spring. He fully unleashed his inner eccentric on the runway, fearlessly and almost obsessively exploring Missoni’s zig-zag pattern with an avant-garde verve that felt instinctive and urgent. Backstage before the show, he explained that he wanted to re-energize Missoni’s bold artistic spirit and … Read more
Missoni presented its men’s spring collection at Pitti Uomo, marking a change of direction for the brand. While Filippo Grazioli continues in his role as womenswear creative director, menswear was designed by an in-house team. Ottavio Missoni’s charisma was once again the inspiration underpinning the collection, which drew on his talent for experimenting with the … Read more
Filippo Grazioli riffed on a familiar Missoni repertoire for resort: Silhouettes alternated between the slender and the skintight, patterns jibed with the brand’s popular zigzags and fiammato, and the color palette was restrained yet with a summery feel. Grazioli favors clean lines while being partial to what he describes as a “gentle sensuality” that the … Read more
