PRACTICAL luxury? Intertwining these two opposing elements within a designer collection seems like a pipe dream. But not for Cerruti 1881. Inspired by concepts of intergenerational appeal and progressive genderless silhouettes, the versatile collection transforms fantasy into reality with a wardrobe of sophisticated sportswear suited to any occasion.Â
Cerruti 1881 AW19 Collection
Cerruti 1881 AW19 Collection
The muse behind the AW19 collection is the contemporary globe trotter, an adventure-seeker within the urban space who requires a utilitarian yet elegant look. With this in mind, Cerruti 1881 crafts clothing that are loose and comfortable, but not oversized. The collection also features a highly refined colour palette to suit sophisticated citizens. Looks are painted to life in shades of black, white, navy, cream, khaki, olive, and tobacco.
Cerruti 1881 AW19 Collection
Cerruti 1881 AW19 Collection
For the designers at Cerruti 1881, the process of fusing together diverging concepts of practicality and sophistication also means incorporating a wide range of fabrics, which create visually complex textures. Embroidery on knitwear and technical wool nylon modernise classicly tailored pieces. Matte juxtaposed with shiny material, as well as leather, twill and wool that is quilted, rubberised, bouclé or reflective, showcase a highly dynamic image.
Cerruti 1881 AW19 Collection
Cerruti 1881 AW19 Collection
Cerruti 1881 AW19 Collection
And yet, the standout element of this line is clearly the women’s capsule collection that is representative of modern day gender fluidity. By incorporating various features of the men’s half the collection, like the knits, cropped trousers and suit jackets, into women’s clothing, Cerruti 1881 achieves a proportionate boyish silhouette that is so en vogue with today’s youth.
by Maria Noyen