Designer Giuseppe Di Morabito unveils his thought-provoking Fall collection inspired by personal struggles, featuring the world’s most advanced humanoid robot as a centerpiece during Milan Fashion Week.
In a striking display of fashion and technology, designer Giuseppe Di Morabito unveiled his Fall collection, titled “Alone with the Stars,” at Spazio Maiocchi during Milan Fashion Week this afternoon. The show featured Ameca, touted as the world’s most advanced humanoid robot, which served as a captivating and innovative focal point for the event. The robot, equipped with integrated artificial intelligence, opened the performance, capturing the audience’s attention with a recitation from Thomas Carlyle’s “Sartor Resartu,” an 1830s exploration of fashion and humanity’s isolation.
Amelia Gray Hamlin kicked off the runway presentation clad in an all-black ensemble crafted from intricately gnarled leather. Di Morabito’s collection was inspired by his personal experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder suffered after a mishap during travel to Namibia, Africa. “I talk quite frankly about this as I believe it kills the stigma,” Di Morabito expressed. He described how he engaged deeply with his past troubles, seeking to transform them through his clothing. He sourced inspiration from the historical roots of costume design, particularly the protective armor from the Middle Ages, reflecting a strong desire for strength and protection within his work.
The collection featured garments that interpreted Di Morabito’s “oil-dirty stormy sea of gloomy emotions,” with dark leathers and striking iron defenses replicating medieval protection adorning the models. Unique elements such as three-dimensional metallic roses symbolized the fragile yet hardened state of emotions, merging beauty with the realities of suffering. The collection incorporated a variety of design elements, from 18th-century corsetry to modern Georgette drapes, employing trompe-l’oeil embroideries to shape the body visually.
Di Morabito’s color palette remained mostly monochromatic, stepping away from vibrant hues in favor of graphic blacks and mixed grays, with subtle browns making an appearance to nod toward the landscapes of Namibia. Decorative crystals were used throughout, representing stars, further solidifying the collection’s theme.
In addition to women’s wear, male models made their debut on the runway showcasing Di Morabito’s initial menswear pieces. While he refrained from labeling the show as co-ed, Di Morabito mentioned that he often begins his structured tailoring from men’s fits, merely adjusting the sizes for women.
This show marked Di Morabito’s first official runway appearance during Milan Fashion Week, even though he has been building his reputation since founding his brand in 2016, with support from high-profile clients such as Lady Gaga and Zendaya. As he stood amid the metal and glass creations representing his complicated journey, the designer’s future looks increasingly promising, illuminated by the brilliance of his sparkling, innovative dresses.
Source: Noah Wire Services
