Max Mara S/S 2016
![Materialised on sharp black striping on slim knitwear and sharply cut suiting](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Azw8pHvt9JngNzzWDpCxkL-415-80.jpg)
Mood board: Max Mara borrowed from what are commonly the most clichéd corners of the fashion industry – i.e., nautical and stars/stripes iconography – yet twisted these over-used concepts into one of the freshest, coolest collections we’ve seen yet in Milan. The stars and stripes were blown up into exaggerated proportions, executed in fresh turquoise blue and coral red and thankfully never used together. The sailor theme, meanwhile, materialised on sharp black striping on slim knitwear and sharply cut suiting. Either way, it was brilliant.
Best in show: A part from the umbrella stripes that made for fantastically graphic trapeze dresses and knitwear, Max Mara also presented a terrific sailing rope print that was executed on a bright red silk matching top and trouser two-piece and later mixed with fresh white and turquoise striped sweaters.
Finishing touches: The models wore platform shoes with cool, striped crepe soles and carried bags that looked suited for a boat. Oversized drawstring totes and regular handbags all came swinging on thick, sailing rope.
INFORMATION
Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans
Wallpaper* Newsletter + Free Download
For a free digital copy of August Wallpaper*, celebrating Creative America, sign up today to receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories
JJ Martin
-
Phaidon’s new Graphic Classics is a lavish greatest hits of graphic design
Graphic Classics is a compendium of seven centuries of visual culture, from the everyday and ephemeral to visionary works that reshaped our world
By Jonathan Bell Published
-
Birley Chocolate hits the sweet ’n’ chic spot in London’s Chelsea
The new Birley Chocolate shop, a sibling to Birley Bakery, is a confection of colour as delicious as its finely crafted goods
By Melina Keays Published
-
Feel at home at Auberge, Château La Coste's new inn for culture lovers
Auberge La Coste sits at the heart of the art-filled estate, minutes away from the joyful town of Aix-en-Provence
By Harriet Thorpe Published
-
Milan Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2023: Fendi to Prada
From Prada’s exploration of archetypal menswear garments to JW Anderson’s much-anticipated debut in the city, the best of Milan Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2023, as it happens
By Jack Moss Last updated
-
Milan Fashion Week A/W 2021: designers riff on romp and relaxation
Milan Fashion Week offered a wardrobe for life after lockdown, by brands including Fendi, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino and Giorgio Armani
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
-
The filmic vision of Paris’ virtual men’s fashion week
Take an in-depth look at the trends of Paris' fashion week for Spring/Summer 2021, where brands turned to the moving image to express their collections virtually
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
-
Giorgio Armani A/W 2020 Milan Fashion Week Women's
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
-
Bottega Veneta A/W 2020 Milan Fashion Week Women's
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
-
Ports 1961 A/W 2020 Milan Fashion Week Women's
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
-
BOSS A/W 2020 Milan Fashion Week Women's
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
-
Dolce & Gabbana A/W 2020 Milan Fashion Week Women's
By Laura Hawkins Last updated