Luisa Beccaria Fall / Winter 2018 Collection

Luisa Beccaria's Fall / Winter 2018 Collection

"A Winter Symphony" February 22, 2018 Palazzina Appiani on the historic Arena Civica, recently restored and open for public visits by FAI – Fondo Ambiente Italiano. PHOTO CREDIT: GIANNI PUCCI-INDIGITAL

For the FW2018/19 Luisa Beccaria pays tribute to the style of singer Marianne Faithfull, the dreamlike world of Lewis Carroll, and Giovanni Boldini’s painterly aesthetics. The Luisa Beccaria woman playfully wears embroidered wolls, organdie, velvet, lurex, silk twill and brocade, turning mail fabrics into a hyper feminine look.

Hemmed jackets and vest A midi dress with a liquid-like print resembling an abstract floral note A macramé lace with quasi geometric butterflies sewed on crepe Polka dot blouses with pearl shaped buttons alternate with checked Shetland Wool maxi skirts A soft felt hat feels essential for every look to be complete

Light crystals and full sequin looks juxtaposed with cashmere sweatshirts and cardigans. Sashes and high belts emphasize the waist of soft and sensual silhouettes, alternating more structured shapes.

A velvet shirt dress is crossed by silver, teal and blue lurex brush strokes. Winter flowers adorn a fil coupé embroidered tulle dress. Long organdie light dresses become 3D with applications and embroideries. A cape dress plays with textures and volumes.

The chromatic palette descends from a research on non-colours and neutral tones: a thousand hues of greige, beige, grey. Then the blue, teal and peacock shades. Hints of red, blush pink and powder pink punctuate the collection.

Accessories: suede, brocade and velvet ankle boots (a collaboration with Racine Carrée) fabric purses, foulards and broche embroideries.