LOCATED in the courtyard at Milan’s Università Statale where, as of last year, artistic director, Alessandro Sartori, held the Ermenegildo Zegna’s SS18 menswear. According to the designer, “Milan is full of secrets like this one”, and often went to the Milan Universities’ courtyard when growing up. So it was only fitting to showcase the collection there.
Stark white, brown, maroon, red and blush pink were the prominent colours seen throughout the collection. The colours were familiar to the Vicuña, the wool famously used by the brand. The warm and soft palette radiated heat, perfect for summer.
Lattice-work design was seen in the bags and shoes as well as a brown tank fitted with a long mac-style coat and fitted tailored trousers. Each element of the garment were discreetly different shades of brown.
Along with the intricate latticework, there were printed buttoned-up jumpers and oversized knitwear with large lapels. Washed out tie-dye apparels, bomber jackets and V-neck jumpers also made up the collection.
One of Glass’s favourite looks were the sleek black suit jacket with hints of a shimmery gold worked into it. Underneath was what appeared to be a silky boiler-suit matched with the lattice black shoes and pale yellow framed sunglasses. The outfit was ideal for Alessandro’s “classicism with a modern approach”. Another stand-out look was similar to the black attire was the thinly knitted suit with recognisable tailored trouser paired with brown accessories. The yin-and-yang suits are classic and fitting for any occasion.
by Amrit Chana
Images courtesy of Ermenegildo Zegna