Corneliani’s Autumn Winter Collection for a man of style

Fashion house Corneliani known for being an expert in impeccable Italian tailoring presents Autumn/Winter 2016-2017. The work reminds one of the elegant fashions of the 1940’s. Each look presents some timeless ideas from that era, which restore an independent strength to today’s contemporary fashion.After analysing and revitalizes that era of post World War II, interpreting it through the lens of contemporary fashion trends, where elegance wavers between two extremes: essential versatility and the supreme quality of the details, an increasing indicator of class and shaper of personality. The frame of the silhouette has changed, with more rounded, softer styles fashioned most appealingly from exquisite, enveloping materials.  The lapels are larger but much shorter. The shoulders of the outer coats are wider and more squarely cut. The collars of the shirts are large as they fold down. And the pants and jackets are more high-waisted.

After analysing and revitalizes that era of post World War II, interpreting it through the lens of contemporary fashion trends, where elegance wavers between two extremes: essential versatility and the supreme quality of the details, an increasing indicator of class and shaper of personality. The frame of the silhouette has changed, with more rounded, softer styles fashioned most appealingly from exquisite, enveloping materials.  The lapels are larger but much shorter. The shoulders of the outer coats are wider and more squarely cut. The collars of the shirts are large as they fold down. And the pants and jackets are more high-waisted.

The retro feel is visible in key detailing worth mentioning — are in crochet, geometrics, herringbone and pinstripes elegance both single and double breasted. The color palette consists of many shades of grey, caramel, dark brown, tobacco, peacock green and black. The big pockets and an element of deconstruction are also noticeable. An air of elegance is created with essential versatility. And of course, there is the supreme quality of each detail and of the fabrics used.

The mid-length cashmere coats are oversized and designed to be tied at the waist; the nylon trench is ultra-lightweight, while stitching and astrakhan touches play down the sporty look of the bomber jacket. The stiff, textured feel of post-Second- World-War fashion is hinted at subtly in the contours of the designs, which break away from the body to restore a sense of independent strength to fashion, all with a whisper of nostalgia.