We don’t have half-seasons anymore!

This popular saying has never been as real and true to its meaning. After two months of torrential rainfalls and winter temperatures, suddenly, summer is here.

During this period, it’s hard to choose what to wear, not to feel cold or suffer from the heat throughout the day. Incidentally, due to the difficulty of finding raw materials, the deliveries of the goods were delayed, which made the selection of the stores inconsistent and incoherent with the weights of the fabrics suitable during this season. Even making our catalog took a long time because we had to wait for the seasonal selection to arrive.

Now that we’ve finally finished this task, we can offer original combinations: the periodical Mix-and-Match, where we combine the garments on our catalog in fresh and alternative ways.

Here we are with Lucia, our model, outside of the static frame of our website, on the streets of Padua, near our store, combining garments and brands to discover new dimensions, chromatic palettes, and adaptability to contexts and formal or informal situations.

Noir Kei Ninomiya realized this skirt with the typical formal exuberance of the Japanese school. Its central theme is not the feminine silhouette but its narrative potential, which reveals multiple interpretations: from the pronounced femininity with the tapered gilet in washed linen and the fitted tube top in elastic silk froissé by Marc Le Bihan…

… to a more relaxed everyday expression with the oversized sweater by Album di Famiglia…

… or a sophisticated and uncommon ensemble with the sartorial jacket, hand finished, in linen and cotton gauze by Archivio JM Ribot.

With a different gaze, we can match this blueish gilet/shirt in washed linen by Forme d’Expression with this wide trousers in tubular knit made of linen and cotton by Archivio JM Ribot.

Ultimately we close this first June Mix and Match with a made-in-Italy outfit with this paint−like silk jacket printed bt the historic company Fissore, the neutral colors of the sage shirt by Album di Famiglia and the skirt made of a light linen, cashmere, and silk knit by Boboutic.

The bags are made in Italy by Amine and Numero 10, while the shoes are the Marisa’s by Trippen for Ivo Milan.

The first change of temperatures allows us to finally experience the autumn season even outside of the online dimension ‘catalogue‘ and of the daily spaces of the store.

Now you can place the garments within the colors and atmospheres of the period, imagining them in their potential and transversal recombinations. Our tutor Sari, on a Sunday in November, leads us into passionate mix and match where you can discover, from new perspectives, different items of the seasonal assortment.

The fantastic Italian cashmere F-Cashmere – i.e. Fissore, historic brand of the most noble yarn – with different color blocks and surprisingly soft hand, accompanies a wide, rustic skirt in English Donegal by Ricorrrobe, Anglo-Japanese new-entry. They close the ensemble: a knitted hat made of acrylic, nylon and mohair by Chisaki – directly from Japan – and one of the nap Lak leather bags of the cheerful South Tyrolean Maison, Zilla.

And one more, the interpretation of Noir – Kei Ninomiya collection, the most classic winter, eternal heavy knit with braids and Lapp workmanship in a piece of more feminine portability, thanks to a wide development of the sleeves, of a complex high neck/hood and ideal proportions for voluminous skirts, such as that in waxed cotton tartan always proposed by Ricorrrobe. A cool polar hat, all moldable and the revisitation of the typical historical aviator jacket, squeezed and resumed with daring tailoring seams, by Junya Watanabe, celebrate a coming winter of international evocative recognizability.

To close our appointment, a mix and match that mixes together a unique piece of the Nuno-felt designer by Emanuela Rovida, in organic merino wool and silk, handmade and fused with painterly skills from natural colors of shrubs and territorial plants, completely reversible and wearable front and back, seamless, combined with a skirt by Marc Le Bihan, from the refined fabric of gauze and boiled wool, worked together with three-dimensional bubbles. To cover the exceptional quality of the garments, a Forme d’Expression coat with a daily taste, comfortable, in a mélange jersey with a vibrant and intense blue, reverberated by the dazzling glitter of a metallic leather briefcase.

Top 132 5. Issey Miyake spring/summer 2016.

Despite the slow, endless moving forward of the winter, in the shop the season sales introduce and overlap the joyful arrival of the next Spring/Summer. An impressive Trippen delivery makes us guess the incoming chromatic presences and, for the first time in Europe, the 132 5. Issey Miyake origami lines, anticipates the most clever developments of the extraordinary Japanese Maison!

Trippen shoes spring/summer 2016 lined up ready to be photigraphed.

Top 132 5. Issey Miyake spring/summer 2016.

1 One-dimensional

3 Three-dimensional

2 Shape

5 Body

But also Daniela Gregis, Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe are waiting for their turn of being shot and added to our online catalogue…

Junya Watanabe spring/summer 2016

The well-curated Daniela Gregis packaging.

Hand-woven Daniela Gregis bag in wicker and vichy spring/summer 2016.

The first arrivals of Comme des Garçons, Daniela Gregis, Junya Watanabe and 1 3 2 5.Issey Miyake waiting to be photographed  for our online catalogue.

And after these fleeting, as confused, new arrivals previews, the rigid temperatures allow us to still dwell upon the many winter possibilities… Outfits provided by the knowledge of months of experimentations, revelations and fittings with the shop customers. Often unique pieces, of impossible to find design, being timeless they are combinable with garments from the past winters, a strategic and gratifying finishing to our refined wardrobes.

Vivienne Westwood Red Label long and heavy sweater in malfilè wool, cotton, polyamide and acrylic with big contrasting triangles, wide crew-neck.

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania short pants-style miniskirt in polyester and elastane canvas with  a worn-out velvet effect printing, inner buttons closure, outer buttons diagonal closure, 2 side pockets, central back slit.

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania viscose and spandex leggings with Union Jack printing.

Vivienne Westwood Mantero big scarf in acrylic and wool big thread loom weft with squares pattern, fringes along the edges, l 200 cm x h 55 cm.

Trippen ankle boot in soft suede cowhide leather slightly creased on the instep, side zip closure, new ‘spot’ sole with two rubber blocks and non-slip base made on iron stamp.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto wide coat in loom worked wollen multicolour cloth, single-breasted, half-closed crew-neck, frayed edges, two diagonal vertical pockets, press buttons closure.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto long, wide and asymmetric sweater in knitted wool with a light bouclé effect, turtle-neck with V opening on the front, horizontal ribbing on the breast and on the shoulder, diagonal point at the bottom, side stitching, one side slit, asymmetric line.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto spencer jacket in wool gabardine with cuff and hem bands, single-breasted with lapels, two vertical welt pockets.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto wide, large and asymmetric divided skirt in light pale multicolour wool canvas, with brace, one vertical welt pockets, zip and drawstring side closure.

Yohji Yamamoto wide stole in knitted wool and nylon worked with stitched ribbed fringes, fringes at the far ends, l 216 cm x h 70 cm.

Trippen ankle-boot in cowhide leather with new ‘spot’ sole with two rubber blocks and non-slipper base made on iron stamps, vertical elastic bands from the sole to the ankle.

Yohji Yamamoto short cardigan in light knitted wool, polyamide and viscose with abstract-geometrical texture, zip closure, drop-shaped neck, wider on the side, hem band, wide kimono sleeve.

Yohji Yamamoto short jersey and gabardine wool dress, tight-fitting t-shirt bodice with wide draped fabric sewn at the neck and adjustable, long sleeve.

Yohji Yamamoto classic twill trousers printed with artist Yasuto Sasada drawings, tight at the bottom, 2 front diagonal pockets and 2 welt pockets with small button on the back, zip and button closure, belt loops and inserted strap with buckle, lined.

Trippen ankle boot in soft suede cowhide leather slightly creased on the instep, side zip closure, new ‘spot’ sole with two rubber blocks and non-slip base made on iron stamp.

Rick Owens sculpture padded jacket longer on the sides in polyamide with an horizontal pleating processing, geometrical stitching on the front, single-breasted with wide triangular lapels, three snaps buttons closure.

Issey Miyake wool and polyurethane crêpe stretch trousers with contrasting colour belt, two diagonal pockets, two welt pockets on the back, diagonal panel stitched on the front, two buttons and zip side closure, soft line.

Trippen ankle-boot in washed and treated cowhide leather with three blocks heel, side zip closure, wide sole, instep upper part higher on the back.

Junya Watanabe mohair sweater with ribbed pyramid origami in wool and polyester along the sleeves and the shoulders, crew-neck, band on the cuffs, neck and at the bottom.

Junya Watanabe knee-length wide full skirt with rounded large pleats in wool flannel, side closure with zip and hook.

Shu Moriyama short and wide jacket in embossed wool canvas with patterns in two different colours, crew-neck, single-breasted with press buttons.

Andrea Cortella rew-neck sweater in stitched Cashwool extra fine Merino wool with pyramid shaped points on the front, knitted band at the bottom, on the cuffs and on the neck, straight line.

Issey Miyake skirt in steam stretch pleated bicolour polyester and polyurethane with a narrow crystal effect, elastic band at the belt, wide and flared line, two welt pockets, reversible and wearable as a cape.

‘Classic Trippen’ ankle boot in oiled suede cowhide leather with strings and small hooks, removable cork insole, rubber sole.

Issey Miyake pleated garments.

Junya Watanabe and Comme des Garçons garments.

Gudrun & Gudrun knitwear.

Gudrun & Gudrun open jacket style cardigan in heavy knitted alpaca, dropped stitching working on the shoulder and along the sleeve.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto long divided skirt in cotton canvas with vertical stitched pleats, 2 diagonal side welt pockets, zip and button closure.

Vivienne Westwood Mantero big scarf in acrylic and wool big thread loom weft with squares pattern, fringes along the edges, l 200 cm x h 55 cm.

Trippen ankle boot in drummed cowhide leather and traditional Japanese sole, parallel stratifications effect on the upper instep, zip closure, traditional rubber Japanese sole.

Forme D’Expression wide pea coat in damask wool cloth with checks, shawl neck, shorter on the back, points on the front, pointed bottom, closure with button on the neck or on the side.

Boboutic short sweater in knitted extra fine wool, polyamide and yak, with irregular weft thread in a different colour at the bottom and on the sleeves, crew-neck with band, band on the cuffs and at the hem, soft line.

Forme D’Expression wool jersey trousers with waistband and knee-length doubled leg, soft line, two side welt pockets and one patch pocket on the back.

Forme D’Expression high closed neck warmer in doubled knitted soft wool and cashmere in two different colours inside-outside, reversible.

Kate Sheridan rectangular backpack in waterproof British Millerain with leather adjustable shoulder straps, flap and adjustable leather ribbon closure, internal open pockets and internal zip pocket, h 43 cm x l 38 cm.

Daniela Gregis egg-shaped handmade sweater in straight stitched mohair and silk, wide crew-neck, long sleeve, neck, hem and cuffs with ribbed edge.

Daniela Gregis calf-length skirt in double wool crêpe with dark ‘storm’ printing, cut out hem, waistband at the belt, curled at the waist.

Trippen ankle boot in treated and washed cowhide leather, winglet with a pleat effect on the side, turn-up at the ankle, inner zip closure, two shell rubber sole.

Reinhard Plank medium-brimmed bowler hat in waxed and varnished lapin felt with a ‘rock’ effect.

Photography by Sari Milan.

Something new in the shop?

If some days before the summer begins someone has already started to ask for the new arrivals, maybe we need to stimulate a greater curiosity about what our collections have still to say.

With the help of our tutor Sari let’s try to welcome the hottest season with some of the many combinations experimented and discovered in the shop, alternative to the others already observed, maybe more suitable for the every day life, for sure not so predictable. A quick tour around the possibilities of putting together different designers, also from the past years, functional to complete with unexpected actuality the more contemporary garments.

Vivienne Westwood Red Label cotton jacquard sweater with squares in different shades, draped ring collar, American shoulder, sleeveless.

Forme D’Expression 5 pockets trousers in washed and treated hemp with chromatic tone changes, horizontal parallel stitchings on the knees, button closure, belt loops, soft fit.

‘Classic BaoBao’ Issey Miyake squared shopping bag made of triangular plates of glossy-shining PVC repeated with origami calculations on a polyester net base, adjustable dovetailed handles, an inner pocket with zip, side 34 x 34 cm

Trippen flat shoe in flatted cowhide leather, essential line with inner edge higher on a side, two separated rubber shells sole.

Comme des Garçons t-shirt in gold foil print polyester jersey with irregular folds and padded bands at the hem, straight shape, round neck, dropped shoulder.

Comme des Garçons knee-length divided skirt in high-tech treated polyester fabric, stitched brace, balloon line, two welt side vertical pockets, zip and button closure, cut raw frayed belt, horizontal stitching along the leg.

Zucca Oxford shoes in see-through plastic and heel protection in red leather, with strings, small perspiring holes on the front, rubber covered sole.

Vivienne Westwood Gold Label oversize vest in cotton jersey with ‘Wallace Collection’ printing on the front and stripes and comics on the back, wide rounded neck and wide armhole, narrow shoulder straps, rounded hem.

Issey Miyake stretch organzine band top with contrast tone sheer tulle band, shape fit.

Yohji Yamamoto cigarette trousers in linen and viscose etamine, zip and button closure, 2 diagonal pockets on the front, 2 patch pockets on the back, belt with adjustable buttons.

Bao Bao issued Miyake big shoulder post-bag with opaque PVC triangular plates repeated trough an origami calculation on a net and polyester canvas base, adjustable shoulder belt, snap closure with inner hook, outer zip pocket, 2 inner small pockets, l 40 cm x h 30 cm.

Trippen flat shoe in vegetable-tanned calf leather, wax finish treated, fold detail on the vamp, two cups rubber outsole.

Comme des Garçons niki top with torn stripes in polyester georgette on a cotton base, crew-neck, sleeveless, central zip closure on the back and side zip, irregular hem.

Comme des Garçons technical treated polyester divided skirt, stitched brace, side draping, asymmetric stitchings, cut raw trimmings at the belt, one side vertical welt pockets on the hip, zip closure on the side.

June Watanabe man style lace up shoes in white leather with small triangles pattern perforated, pointed toe, leather sole.

Vivienne Westwood Gold Label t-shirt made by two different fabric rectangles printed with a ‘mixed-up’ floral printing: one in cotton jersey, one in silk, boat neck, winglet sleeve, cut raw edgings, wearable front/back.

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania pure linen canvas trousers, curled at the belt with sash, buttons closure, two vertical welt pockets, medium width leg.

Bao Bao Issey Miyake rectangular shoulder bag with glossy PVC triangular plates repeated trough an origami calculation on a net and polyester canvas base, double adjustable handle, 3 inner small pockets, zip closure, smooth bottom with 4 metal plates, l 41 cm x h 28 cm.

Trippen thong sandal with elk soft leather strings interlaced till the ankle, side strap closure, rubber rounded sole in contrasting colour.

Photography by Sari Milan.

Comme des Garçons abstract pea coat similar to a short cape made of technical treated polyester overlapping fabric layers , flared sleeve, raw cut trimmings, strap buckle closure on the neck.

From the cold bi-dimensional light of the white colour to the tridimensional shades of the chiaroscuro, the Spring/Summer 2015 makes its debut online under new spotlights.

A turning point revealing openly an heartfelt need to amplify that narrative difference expressed by the garments composing our catalogue. An attempt to give life, longer than the static time of a flash, to the possible worlds of Rei Kawakubo-Comme des Garçons, Daniela Gregis, Yohji Yamamoto, Forme D’Expression but also the less well-known new-entries as Un-Namable, to the more renowned proposals of Vivienne Westwood.

Trying to compensate for the less light with thousands of photos available, we invite you to reflect more, to observe and, who knows, finally to bring nearer the same evocative atmosphere of the shop in Padua.

Daniela Gregis waterproof silk faille overcoat with spots pattern, two patch pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides.

Daniela Gregis cotton gauze calf-length dress, boat neck, sleeveless, bodice with vertical and horizontal seams with a loom effect, wide doubled skirt, side vertical welt pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides, sash in the same fabric.

Trippen white lace up shoes in vegetable-tanned calf leather treated with wax finish, wood wedge with para rubber sole.

Daniela Gregis dress with knitted cotton bodice and doubled skirt in embossed vicky cotton and striped silk, boat neck, ¾ sleeve, two side vertical welt pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides, reversible.

Daniela Gregis man jacket in washed linen canvas with pastel spots printing, slim fit, single-breasted with small lapels, two fabric cuff links closure, two welt pocket at the hem and one on the breast, cuff slit, two back slits.

Daniela Gregis wide double face jacket: one side in cotton liberty with small flowers and and the other one in linen, crew-neck, single-breasted, ¾ sleeve, two side vertical welt pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides, reversible.

Daniela Gregis cotton gauze calf-length dress, boat neck, sleeveless, bodice with vertical and horizontal seams with a loom effect, wide doubled skirt, side vertical welt pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides, sash in the same fabric.

Daniela Gregis wide double face jacket: one side in cotton liberty with shaded polka-dots and the other one in linen gauze, crew-neck, single-breasted, ¾ sleeve, two side vertical welt pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides, reversible.

Daniela Gregis cotton gauze calf-length dress, boat neck, sleeveless, bodice with vertical and horizontal seams with a loom effect, wide doubled skirt, side vertical welt pockets, ‘Gregis’ holes on the sides, sash in the same fabric.

Comme des Garçons calf- length sheath dress in wool worsted drapery pinstripe fabric with torn stripes on the front, rounded collar, half sleeve, zip central closure on the back.

Comme des Garçons Comme des Garçons calf-length dress in polyester georgette with ‘pixel’ effect printing, rounded collar, open on the front with buttons, two small patch pockets on the hip and patch small pocket on the breast, attached strap, long sleeve.

Comme des Garçons Comme des Garçons shopper bag in cowhide leather and double bamboo handles, metal small chain, an inner zip pocket, h 43 cm x w 37 cm.

Yohji Yamamoto silk crêpe de chine jacket with part in different plain colours and ‘ikat Laos’ printing, single-breasted, V neck, two buttons closure, one small flap pocket at the hip, one side hip-length and the one calf-length.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto creased cotton etamine and viscose trousers, two diagonal pockets on the front and one small pocket with button on the back, belt loops, small band with side external zip at the bottom, straight line.

Trippen flat men style shoes, featuring round toe, a lace-up fastening and a cut away detail on the sides.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto short bomber in creased cotton etamine and viscose, crew-neck, zip closure with double slide, two diagonal welt pockets with press button, knitted band at the hem and on the cuffs.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto viscose shirt with stitched cardigan as shrug in knitted viscose and linen, side ring neck, two hidden press button closure, open under the armpit, wide line.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto calf-length wrap skirt in poplin tencel, belt closure with three horizontal buttons, wide half-full line.

Trousers jumpsuit in doubled polyester georgette, bodice with V neck and buttons, sleeveless, man trousers with diagonal pockets, zip and stitched belt, central vertical stitching along the leg, knitted band at the bottom.

Shoe with classic “Trippen” wide sole, upper in cowhide leather with colour contrast edges and side holes with diagonal stripes “admiral rank” like, asymmetric closure with strings, rubber arch support.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto cotton jersey t-shirt with striped cupro and polyamide overlapping panel, large staggred crew-neck on two levels, flared sleeve.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto calf-length divided sahrouel skirt in treated and shaded cotton denim, one diagonal pocket, zip and button closure, elastic band and waistband at the belt, diagonal cut.

Shoe with classic “Trippen” wide sole, upper in cowhide leather with colour contrast edges and side holes with diagonal stripes “admiral rank” like, asymmetric closure with strings, rubber arch support.

HAAT wide cardigan in knitted cotton and paper, crew-neck, raglan shoulder, over the cuff sleeve length, fabric-covered buttons, straight line.

HAAT wide trousers in ‘tea dungaree’ jacquard cotton, wrap closure with button, zip and fabric, two pinces on the front, two vertical welt pockets on the front and horizontal on the back.

Trippen flat ankle boot in soft elk leather, featuring a round toe, bias zip detail on the vamp, side zip fastening.

HAAT light overcoat in linen, cotton and paper canvas with small a-jour embroidery on the trimmings and on the back, crew-neck, hidden press buttons closure, two side patch pockets.

HAAT very baggy sahrouel trousers in ‘special tea dungaree’ cotton canvas with sewn fabric strings, elastic band at the belt, zip and button closure on the hip, one side vertical welt pocket.

Trippen flat ankle boot in soft elk leather, featuring a round toe, bias zip detail on the vamp, side zip fastening.

PLEATS PLEASE Issey Miyake polyester vertical pleating overcoat doubled along the lapels and the hips with triangular inlays in contrasting colour, flared line, wearable upside/down.

PLEATS PLEASE Issey Miyake polyester vertical pleating dress doubled along the hips with triangular inlays in contrasting colour, sleeveless, V neck, flared line.

Trippen high clog with cowhide leather bands and wood sole.covered with non-slip rubber, leather band with velcro closure, heel height 7,5 cm.

PLEATS PLEASE Issey Miyake heavy polyester short raincoat with a vertical pleating becoming flat, hood, high neck with press buttons, zip closure, 2 side flap pockets with press button, waistband at the hem, press buttons on the cuff, amphora line.

Daniela Gregis linen canvas sarong skirt, waistband closure and two small belt loops in light fabric thread, it should be curled on the front, hem with waves.

Shoe with classic “Trippen” wide sole, upper in cowhide leather with colour contrast edges and side holes with diagonal stripes “admiral rank” like, asymmetric closure with strings, rubber arch support.

Final Home polyester net blouson with zip, neck with hood, two vertical small pocket with zip, zip closure, zips along the arms and the shoulder transforming the blouson in a cape when open.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto creased cotton etamine and viscose trousers, two diagonal pockets on the front and one small pocket with button on the back, belt loops, small band with side external zip at the bottom, straight line.

Vivienne Westwood Red Label jacquard viscose dress with paisley and two-colours checks, large shoulder strap, low-necked, fitted bodice, back central buttons and strap closure, welt vertical side pockets, egglike bottom with large not ironed pleats.

Trippen high clog with cowhide leather bands and wood sole.covered with non-slip rubber, leather band with velcro closure, heel height 7,5 cm.

Forme D’Expression man long jacket in cotton tweed with fabric tufts outlining a geometrical pattern, single-breasted with small lapels, button closure, one button on the neck, two flap pockets at the hem, a central slit on the back.

Forme D’Expression short skirt in washed and creased linen canvas and ramie, waistband closure and side panels to be laced or on the front or on the back, two vertical welt pockets.

VeryBusy tunic sweater in knitted printed linen with a painted effect pattern, wide rounded neck, flared sleeve, a small patch pocket at the hem, band at the hem.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto creased cotton etamine and viscose trousers, two diagonal pockets on the front and one small pocket with button on the back, belt loops, small band with side external zip at the bottom, straight line.

Y’s Yohji Yamamoto calf length fitted at the waist dress in tencel jersey with “Mark Rothko” colours print, slip like shoulder straps, neck opening with net insert, central zip on the back, a small side pocket on the waist.

Yohji Yamamoto shoulder bag in smooth cow leather with wool gabardine sides, drawstring expanded, one small pocket at front and one at back, exposed zip closure, detachable buckle adjustable thin strap, cotton canvas lining, inside pocket.

Trippen simple flat sandal with one upper strap across the feet and a narrow one at the ankle with velcro fastening.

LGR woman’s sun-glasses with shaded grey photochromatic lenses; frame in flexible acetate by Mazzucchelli and lenses by Barberini.

Vivienne Westwood Gold Label dress/skirt in viscose with a big orchid print on a black background, elastic at the belt, two side welt pockets, wide and straight line, wearable as a long skirt or a calf length dress.

Vivienne Westwood Gold Label short cardigan in knitted cotton and silk, boat neck, sewn as two drawn near knitted fabrics with profiles in relief, open holes on the shoulders and on the sides, a small pocket diagonally sewn on the front, small band hem, tight fit.

Trippen high clog with cowhide leather bands and wood sole.covered with non-slip rubber, leather band with velcro closure, heel height 7,5 cm.

Blue Yesey hat, 100% straw.

Cauliflower Issey Miyake creased t-shirt in polyester jersey, wide round neck, short sleeves.

Zucca wide and long cardigan with cotton Norwegian jacquard, three quarter sleeve, V neck, sewn beads with Aztecan pattern on the shoulders, two side small pockets at the hem.

Zucca straight fit trousers in washed cotton poplin., two diagonal pockets on the front and a small pocket with button on the back, stitching in the inner thigh with a “jodhpurs” effect, sewn turn-up at the hem, belt loops.

Rosa Mosa cotton canvas pois print and leather sneakers with rubber sole.

Yesey hat, 100% paper.

Comme des Garçons ”sculpture” shirt with overlapping shapes in popeline cotton, medium length, short sleeves with geometric design, wide crew-neck.

Forme d’Expression curve shaped skinny pants in black washed wool serge, leg with front curve cut, concealed button fastening, sides slit pocket, centre leg cut and welt pockets at rear, slightly shorter and pointed hem at the back.

Yohji Yamamoto doctor style tote in black garment texture soft leather, hinged top, double handles, can be wear on shoulder, cotton canvas lining, , one zipped, one cell phone holder and one slit inside pockets.

Tracey Neuls stringless shoes in soft cowhide leather, mocassin like upper with small holes on the tongue and with inner elastic band, leather sole.

Scha limited edition hat in vintage quality, very fine weave sisal double layers, soft and ultralight, small brim, pliable wire in the edge.

Boboutic wide t-shirt in stockinette stitch makò cotton and silk, falling raw cut short sleeves, wide and reinforced crew-neck, sewn with slight horizontal difference in colour from one shoulder to the other along the back, hem band, shorter at the front.

Oyuna sahrouel knitted jersey/crêpe de Chine cotton trousers, side small pocket on the hip, asymmetric line, elastic at the waist, wearable also as a below the knee skirt lifting up the bottom.

PLEATS PLEASE Issey Miyake half moon bag in slanting polyester pleating and leather trimmings, an inside small pocket with zip, inside lined with nylon, zip closure, strengthened bottom on the sides, removable handles with hook, cross body, shoulder or hand bag.

Trippen flip-flop sandal with classic “Trippen” wide sole and metallic cowhide leather bands outlining a open V on the instep, band with Velcro fastening around the ankle, rubber arch support.

Also an occasion to introduce you our Francesca, young IVO MILAN new entry, a precious backing for our communications and the online store replies…

So we tried new matching, putting together different ideas, colours and fibres. In a new and interesting dialogue between them, the silhouettes of our aficionados, Yohji Yamamoto, Junya Watanabe, Rick Owens, Daniela Gregis, get in touch with the new experimentations of the Korean brand Forme d’Expression, expressive talent produced in Italy, and draw themselves alongside the eclectic British tailoring of Vivienne Westwood, the great new entry of this spring/summer with the Gold and the Red Label. The pictures here below can guide you and maybe inspire you in the discovery of the fabrics, the cuts, the volumes you will find in the shop in the next months. Enjoy it!

Forme d’expression top shirt in chambray iridescent cotton gauze, sleeveless, wide and draped neck, draped around the waist, fitted at the waist line, wider and symmetric bottom.

Forme d’expression longuette skirt in linen with Pollock type “scribble” print, bell shape, longer on the sides, wallet closure emphasised with a button, side pockets.

Rick Owens wool etamine jacket with shawl jacket with draped silk lapels, single breasted, single button closure, slightly fitted at the waist, two small pockets on the front, two slits on the back, inside pockets, lined.

Trippen boot in cowhide leather and rubber sole, vamp with stripes, zip closure on the back of the ankle.

Vivienne Westwood – Red Label crêpe de chine heart print short shirt , short sleeves adjustable with a small button on the shoulder, thin line, hole on the front between the first and the second button, rounded bottom.

Vivienne Westwood – Red Label basketweaved linen and viscose high waist trousers, soft line with darts, equipped with brace/belt, with loops, button and zip closure, two side welt pockets, a small diagonal pocket with button on the back, roll up bottom. 

Trippen high clog with cowhide leather bands and enamelled wood sole covered with non-slip rubber, leather band with velcro closure, heel height 7,5 cm.

Junya Watanabe cotton jersey top, boat neck, sleeveless, close-fitting line, curled with a spiral movement.

Junya Watanabe leatherette long skirt with disassembled and re-sewn jeans application in printed “etno navaho” denim, flared and asymmetric line, fringed bottom.

La Molla necklace in stainless steel.

Daniela Gregis wide fit shirt in silk crepe de chine, boat neckline, elbow length sleeves with internal split, 2 internal side pockets, doubled over and raw cut profiles, 2 small side splits on the hem.

Daniela Gregis jacket in embossed cotton with two-colour vertical stripes, in white and vanilla, crew-neck, slightly double breasted, closure with button-up collar, a side pocket sewn onto the hem, splits on the sleeve hem, straight fit.

Yohji Yamamoto garçon style trousers in light slashed poplin cotton, overturned belt, soft line with darts, belt loops, buttons and zip closure, two diagonal side pockets, two small pockets with buttons on the back.

Rosa Mosa cotton canvas pois print and leather sneakers with rubber sole.

Before we give you our usual wishes for the upcoming holiday season, here is a look at the latest happening in the store, the exhibition by Laura Stefani, Eva Franceschini and Alessandro Zaffagnini, titled:

Interlacing, fretwork and real jewels

all of gold, silver and… polymers

But we also have some ideas for your Christmas list, last-minute shopping advice or to fulfil some unsatisfied temptation.

From the world’s finest Mongolian cashmere, with Oyuna knitwear and over-sized scarves so big you can almost wear as clothes

(Oyuna herringbone cashmere throw fine soft grey and taupe herringbone weave cashmere throw with short fringed ends, it can be used as a wrap, shawl or scarf come with a light green leather strap to secure and carry the throw or can be used as belt or bracelet; Forme d’Expression man style charcoal coat in big polka dot wool jacquard, single breasted, notched lapel collar, concealed button closure, flap pockets, long sleeves with button cuff, vent at back hem, straight fit, knee length, cotton fully lined; Trippen brown espresso classic lace up boot in soft nubuck leather oil treated, rubber sole)

(Oyuna sleeveless reversible jacket, and turn-shoulder garment, in thick knit smog cashmere, charcoal on reverse, relaxed fit slightly tapered, round neck, drop shoulder, pleat pocket, yellow cashmere decorated pin closure, row cut edges with seams; Oyuna cashmere knit dress with diagonal pattern of cement and grey melange block, asymmetric shape, wider at one side and one drop shoulder, round neck, one pocket, long sleeves, small ribbed edges, above knee length; Oyuna hand made knit electric and petrol cashmere pendant with wax cotton string and metal clasp, it can be wear as bracelet; Trippen over the knee boot in black soft nubuck lather oil treated , zip fastener on the inside, unlined leg so can be draped, rubber sole)

…to almost impossible to find accessories, like the extra-soft and ultra-light Frrry bags from Holland.

(Frrry mid size purple bag in vegetable dyed leather with natural skin structure, soft and lightweight, top zip closure, top handles, detachable, buckle adjustable, shoulder strap, three interior pockets, unlined)

…Just immerse yourself in the catalogue and have a look at the designers and categories to discover the latest, and often one-time-only, early gift ideas!

(Rick Owens down biker jacket in charcoal melange treated wool, slim fit, stand up collar, off-centre front concealed zip fastening, slim fitting extra long sleeves with rib knit wool insert along the inside arms, full lining; Issey Miyake soft and fluffy black loop scarf in knit mohair blend with fur effect fringes; Oyuna slate grey melange fine cashmere pullover with yellow felt decoration at armholes, relaxed fit, round neck, wide and rounded front with adjustable inside strings, drop shoulder, long sleeves, small ribbed edges; Trippen expresso wedge boot in vegetable-tanned calf leather treated with wax finish, wood wedge with para rubber sole, side zip fastening)

(Rick Owens black wool blend coat with an oversize zip-up hood with fold over collar in cotton and nylon faille, egg shape, concealed button fastening, side pockets, drop shoulders, slim fitting sleeves with rib knit wool insert along the inside arms, unlined; Forme d’Expression curve shaped skinny pants in black washed wool serge, leg with front curve cut, concealed button fastening, sides slit pocket, centre leg cut and welt pockets at rear, slightly shorter and pointed hem at the back; Trippen expresso wedge boot in vegetable-tanned calf leather treated with wax finish, wood wedge with para rubber sole, side zip fastening)

Please remember that we offer extremely fast shipping and our gift wrapping (available on request), is truly spectacular…

… with the Heart Boxes by Sari!

But we could also say “young prospects!” to introduce that curious collaboration between the proactive enthusiasm of a group of twenty-year-olds, lovers of photography, music, art and the long IVO MILAN clothing sector experience.

The Mood Board, creators of the new-born blog of the same name, have involved shop staff in an experimental shooting with which to start trying their hands at a yet unexplored area for them: fashion

Easily deceptive, full of crossed wires and stereotyped references, the label does not really match the long, well-rooted IVO MILAN tradition in its search for clothes and shapes that are far from any obsolete seasonal trend; thus, inevitably, differences of opinion but, above all, that fatal question:

how do others see us?

Seeing how young our collaborators are, they probably won’t give us the most articulate, aware answer. But that is no reason to discard such a young point of view, open to comparison, to accepting criticism and advice and to defending its green, passionate skills.

So we’ll leave you with The Mood Board shots and views of our outfits and their personal, original interpretation.

Enrica Breda is wearing:

Scha, soft crocheted foldable variation of the Panama hat in toquilla straw

patch of cotton indian checks Y’s Yohji Yamamoto shirt with a shorter front side and a straight panel at the hem, side buttoned, pointed collar, button fastening, short sleeves with row cut hem, double pleat at the joke, rounded hem

Johnbull jeans in a distressed wash and bleach denim with tears, relaxed fit, boot leg, button detachable suspender, waistband with belt loops, button fastening, classic five pocket style, adjustable buckle tab at rear

wide pleated and contrast colour printed polyester Pleats Please-Issey Miyake rucksack, padded polyester net back and bottom, zip fastening, top handle, adjustable straps, interior zipped pocket

Trippen ballerina in vegetable-tanned calf leather, wax finish treated, fold detail on the vamp, two cups rubber outsole

Johnbull bi-fabric dress with “ARMY” graphic faded print, front and back top in cotton and polyester jersey, sides and back skirt in light rayon and polyester satin, wide round neck, sleeveless, waist gathered at rear, curved hem, longer at the back

Johnbull cardigan in knit linen jacquard camouflage design, purple dye in lower part of bust and sleeves, v neck, button fastening, relaxed fit

Bao Bao Issey Miyake make-up purse in multicolor flexible glossy PVC triangles, zip closure

limited edition Scha hat in vintage quality, very fine weave sisal double layers, soft and ultralight, small brim, pliable wire in the edge

Katrien Van Hecke oversize bomber jacket in hand dye silk crepe, print realized with airbrush and natural colours come from spices and herbs, front zip fastening, collar and hem band in knit ribbed hemp blend, slanted welt pockets, silk lining

viscose and linen Forme d’Expression jersey dress, bias cut, skirt with slanted draped detail at front and back, low round neck, sleeveless, one side shorter, curved hem

Jiois Ga is wearing:

Comme des Garçons-Comme des Garçons cotton jersey t-shirt with striped front and Hawaiian pattern printed on sleeves and back, garment washed, round neck, short sleeves

Comme des Garçons-Comme des Garçons skirt culottes in Hawaiian pattern printed rexcell, garment washed, elasticated with inner drawstring waistband, sides pocket, unbalanced hem, wearable like a skirt in the wide leg with shorter leg out

Marsèll “goccia” classic man style shoe, featuring a perforated leather and no lace open front

Bao Bao Issey Miyake make-up purse in multicolor flexible glossy PVC triangles, zip closure

Issey Miyake boxy top in grid pleated polyester with colored surface print, three dimensional effect, as it is worn or touch the pleated cubes open and reveal colour contrast, boat neck, dropped shoulder

Forme d’Expression wide pants in light washed grainy linen, barrel-shaped, extra drop crotch, waistband with tab and button, button concealed fastening, front sides double pleat, sides slit pocket, wide welt pockets at rear

Marsèll “goccia” treated kangaroo leather lace-up style shoes, screen printing letters at front, no lace, rubber heel

The Beatles-Comme des Garçons synthetic leather bucked bag with outer top embossed apple logo detail, asymmetric shape, two short top handles, side press stud fastening, two internal zipped pockets

From left:

Junya Watanabe dress in smooth polyester with mesh curved inserts pattern in contrast tone, wide funnel neck with zip fastening, front bodice with sides embossed detail, short kimono sleeves, fitted waist, slightly flared skirt, knee length

Trippen cross leather bands sandal, velcro fastening at the ankle, see through wooden wedge heel

Junya Watanabe dress made up of polyester double cloth top in two colour and pleated skirt with polyester mesh overlay, sheer bust, scoop neck, sleeveless, above knee length

Trippen cross leather bands sandal, velcro fastening at the ankle, see through wooden wedge heel

Photographs by: Furio Marco Magliani

Contacts:  Tommaso Dalla Libera

Models: Enrica Breda e Jiois Ga

The incredibly hectic days of the fashion week in Milan and Paris have come to an end.

So, there is no better time than now to share our wanderings with you: catwalks, showrooms, people, encounters, new spaces and proposals. It is a fast-paced, exciting, frenzied and extremely brief moment that is crucial for the coming winter-season selection. We think it is one of the most exciting moments of the year, when everything is reset and people start looking towards the future. The most extravagant ideas are processed together with the astonishment at the more marginal and convincing ones.

And here, is our summary!

…from Rick Owens…

..from Issey Miyake

…with live soundtrackt by Open Reel Ensemble

…and with our friends: Bernardelli, Mantova, Après Paris, Treviso and Issey Miyake staff

…discovering the Lotocoho Spanish jewels

…from Yohji Yamamoto

…from Junya Watanabe

…and from very narrow location for the Comme des Garçons exhibition

and now, showrooms!…From Katrien Van Hecke

…from Trippen

…from Forme d’Expression

…from Issey Miyake showroom

…from Zucca, with Daniela

…from Daniela Gregis

…from Comme des Garçons and Junya Watanabe showrooms

and then, our dear friend Giampiero by Tessabit, Como, and souvenirs from Paris!

To all of our wonderful friends, colleagues, and our dear suppliers: all of you brighten our days and it is a shame to have to leave anyone out of this report! We would like to point out that, as we are not a professional photography service, our selection is based on very simple criteria, such as using loaded cameras as opposed to those without film, and being able to find the time both to work and take pictures. Unfortunately, we have had to leave out pictures whose quality was decidedly poor.

We thank you in advance for your understanding.