Mentaelimone (Mintandlemon) – written as one word – is the name of the Spring/Summer 2013 collection by Daniela Gregis.
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No-one can say with certainty that winter is over, but the upcoming spring-summer is really taking the lead in store. It’s probably true that we aren’t able to observe the absolute sense of timing shown by other stores; we are slower, our change of season is not as prompt, and yet, it is difficult to think of collections that lend themselves to on-going consideration, new combinations and even the outdoor temperatures, as old or already seen and re-seen…
Nonetheless, putting aside our timeless devotion to each individual item making up our catalogue, and despite the date that it was included, we can’t deny the enthusiasm we feel with our new arrivals.
You can be part of the pulsating rhythm we are experiencing, the various landscapes between the photographic sets, dressing and organising of our girls, Benedetta, Amanda and Katia…A peep backstage, giving advance warning of the new season that has almost arrived!
The online catalogue is just about to be updated with the new Spring-Summer collections now in the shop. But while awaiting milder temperatures, let’s go on a trip to find out more about one of this season’s items. Something with a decidedly ingenious, original build.
The down jacket in the photo comes from the Issey Miyake cutting-edge textile laboratories and, through umpteen experiments, is an absolute novelty. Unlike those customary, foreseeable squares, the coat’s padding is sophisticated balls creating that bubble wrap effect, the well-known protective packaging used to transport fragile items.
Each ball is sewn singly with elasticized thread increasing the garment’s containing capacity.
Can you just imagine how complicated it is to repeat the same padded module umpteen times?
The line, simple on the whole, leaves room for the three-dimensional volume. The high thermal properties, a result of how the fabric is worked, coat length, weight, just about non-existent, and its innovative design can all be considered the garment’s special features. But let’s not forget details and comfort typical of the Miyake Maison. Like the neck, with its inner buttons, from which you can remove the wool and ausetex part.
The ideal coat for any winter temperature. A pleasant, useful alternative to those serial, cumbersome, seasonal down jackets.
Dressing on the sale doesn’t mean having to make do with clothes that are uninteresting or even mediocre. When there is an extensive choice, only a cursory glance, and items characterised by a certain formal complexity, it is inevitable that you could overlook the wearability, as well as the possible and many combinations that transform them.
A multi-brand store can become distracting and require an effort to envisage items that have little similarity. How to combine a t-shirt? And that skirt or those pants, what can I wear with them? These are all typical and recurring questions.
But the flexibility offered by an eye that is trained to mix colours and volumes could prove an invaluable help in building up your personal style, and without any exaggeration, your totally unique style.
One only has to think of certain horrific combinations in collections that were circulating during the winter months, gaining unconditional success, like the one from Comme des Garçons, for example?
So then, if you on the other hand feel the need for harmony even in the asymmetrical and unconventional proportions of a so-called radical fashion design, follow the suggestions worn and put together by our expert tutor Sari! Trying out, combining, putting together and understanding what works for us is just a question of practise!
Y’s Yohji Yamamoto chunky knit wool cape, wide shape, safety pin fastening, drawstring gathered hem detail at front, turn up to down wearable with shorter length effect
Pleats Please pleated polyester leggings, elasticated waistband, past calf length
Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather
Rick Owens knit super kid mohair and silk cropped sweater, ribbed polo neck, high ribbed fitted hem band, long sleeves with long ribbed design, dropped shoulder
Rick Owens fine lambskin jacket with high waist leather drawstring, small funnel neck, concealed buttons fastening, two slit pockets, long raglan sleeves with wool ribbed detail, light padded cotton lining, interior pockets with button
Junya Watanabe balloon skirt pant, featuring a pleated slightly longer front with concealed zip fastening, in wool twill
Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather
Yesey rabbit felt velour cloche hat with asymmetric brim
Sacai Luck cashmere knit top, featuring a crew neck with a rear slash with a rhinestone decorated ribbon closure, long sleeve with gathered cuff, ribbed hem
Junya Watanabe balloon skirt pant, featuring a pleated slightly longer front with concealed zip fastening, in wool twill
Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather
Yesey man style floppy hat in boiled wool jersey with handmade embroidery edges
Yohji Yamamoto chunky sweater in knit wool ribbed design, amphora shape, round neck, long sleeves with cuffs, contrasting stitch detail to the sides, neck and cuffs, ribbed hem
Rick Owens creased salt and pepper wool cropped trousers, straight leg, waistband with belt loops and button fastening, side slanted pockets, two welt pockets with button at rear, full lining
Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather
Yesey man style floppy hat in boiled wool jersey with handmade embroidery edges
Luisa Brini Maya calendar printed shawl in modal and wool mélange, fringed edges
Haat long cardigan knit in wool and angora blend with handmade patch of mix Maya pattern, shawl collar, long sleeves, inside ribbons knot fastening, turn up to down wearable with shorter effect
Y’s Yohji Yamamoto wide jodhpurs trousers in treated brushed finish flax, waistband with belt loops, front darts, – slanted pockets, side zip fastening, dropped crotch
Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather
Luisa Brini American flag elements printed shawl in wool mélange, fringed edges
Sacai wool knit ribbed cardigan with hem frills, v neck, button fastening, long sleeves, frills in layers of bias cut cupro satin and pinstriped wool
Y’s Yohji Yamamoto jogging-type pants with pouch-like pockets and knitted bottom; with parts in knitted wool, polyamide and cashmere, and others in silk material.
Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather
Scha soft wool mohair beret with elasticated hem band
Rick Owens knit super kid mohair and silk long fitted sweater, ribbed polo neck, long ribbed hem, dropped shoulder, long ribbed sleeves
Y’s Yohji Yamamoto jogging-type pants with pouch-like pockets and knitted bottom; with parts in knitted wool, polyamide and cashmere, and others in silk material.
Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather
Scha soft featherlight hat with medium brimmed roll up edge in finest fur felt
Junya Watanabe short coat in wool serge stripe, man style jacket with attached panel trousers like effect, fitted shape, wide notched lapels, single breast button fastening, chest welt pocket, side patch pockets, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, exposed seam details
Junya Watanabe classic sheath dress in mottled wool check with flower pattern devoré velvet sleeves, shaped fit, roundneck, external darts details, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs gathered at the shoulder, zip fastening and vent at rear, above knee length
Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather
Scha soft wool mohair beret with elasticated hem band
Undercover-Jun Takahashi shirt jacket in cropped rabbit fur, featuring a shirt collar, concealed button fastening, long sleeves with cuffs, full lined
Junya Watanabe classic sheath dress in wool herringbone stripe, shaped fit, round neck, sleeveless, waist cut, external darts details, zip fastening and vent at rear, above knee length
Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather
Yesey wool felt hat with pleats detail and turned up brim
Daniela Gregis man style jacket in washed wool and silk jacquard lozenge pattern, shape fit, single breasted, three cotton cuff links fastening, one in contrast tone, side patch pockets with slits, loops function, for different fabric and tone belt, unlined
Junya Watanabe classic sheath dress in wool herringbone stripe, shaped fit, round neck, sleeveless, waist cut, external darts details, zip fastening and vent at rear, above knee length
Trippen classic lace-up bootee in calf leather
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