In a dazzling homage to the velocity of creativity, Marni's Spring/Summer 2025 VOL.2 unfurled within the confines of its own showroom, transforming design into a mesmerising conduit of enchantment. Under the visionary guidance of Francesco Risso, this collection stripped away the conventional spectacle of fashion shows, opting instead for a contemplative yet profoundly transformative experience that reconnects with the very heart of design.
As the audience ventured into this fantastical realm, they encountered a whimsical zoology of marvels: roses blossomed, rhinestones sparkled, and fabric scraps danced playfully while pages of literature were artfully hand-pasted onto jerseys, beckoning attention like a siren’s call. Risso’s approach to beauty was both symbolic and essential, distilling it down to its purest form through radical minimalism. Cotton, leather, and suede took centre stage, serving as a canvas for the collection’s myriad motifs and channelling the fundamental thread that lies at the genesis of all design.
Styled impeccably by Carlos Nazario, each piece felt like a natural extension of the self, shedding pretences in favour of embracing organic forms. The soundtrack, a hauntingly beautiful score composed and performed by Dev Hynes alongside Sharleen Chidiac and Adam Tendler, featured only three pianos. Drawing inspiration from Julius Eastman’s immersive compositions, the music invited the audience to experience each note live, enhancing the collection’s ethereal atmosphere.
Choreographed by Chidiac, the models glided through the space in triplicate, eschewing a traditional runway for a freeform dance that evoked a stroll through Marni's enchanted forest. The return of the 1920s pencilled brow made a striking comeback—bigger, bolder, and just as daring as the collection itself.
In this Marni dream factory, where each collection is conceived, designed, stitched, mended, torn, and reimagined, beauty emerged as a series of gestures—celebrating its multifaceted nature. Spring/Summer 2025 VOL.2 is not just a collection; it’s a captivating journey into the heart of Marni, where creativity knows no bounds and enchantment reigns supreme.
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Words by Jheanelle Feanny
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