Responding to fashion’s global vibe shift towards “casualization,” Salvatore Ferragamo deconstructs the codes of what’s “casual” and then rebuilds them in a spirit of liberated precision and fluid expression — resulting in an ‘intelligent informal’ aesthetic that can be seen in its bags, shoes and other accessories for Autumn/Winter 2022.
Such a message was crisp and clear when Salvatore Ferragamo debuted its AW 2022 collection in the neoclassical Sala delle Cariatidi of Palazzo Reale, right in the heart of Milan’s Piazza Duomo. In an immersive setting, inspired by sculpting light artworks, the brand presented its new men’s and women’s accessories and ready-to-wear collection. And now, bags, shoes and accessories that were presented on the runway can be part of your very own wardrobe.
Bags & classicism
To enable its clients to achieve an “intelligent informal” look, Ferragamo refashions its iconic designs to amplify “casual classicism.” Luxury leather is given a more casual look by infusing a new array of textures and colors to the existing silhouettes.
The Ferragamo Studio bag, for one, is presented in new sizes and materials, including a blown-up crocodile effect pressed relief, which warps the onlooker’s sense of scale. In doing so, the label refreshes one of its most beloved icons and makes it a fundamental piece in one’s AW 2022 wardrobe.
A soft bucket bag has also been added to the line, featuring the signature Gancini closure and a studded base. It is crafted from grainy calf in the season’s range of Italianate colors: Ghiacciaio Blue, Nebbia Green, Agrifoglio Blue, Rafia, Aghi Green, and Amaretti Pink.
Woven cuoio and cord versions also demonstrate the craftsmanship and expertise that define Ferragamo’s core. A new bag design, which comes in a half-moon shape with a selleria finish, also features the substantial leather-clad chain that doubles as a jewelry accent across the collection.
Step into the iconic
As for footwear, new unisex retro running styles now come with a rainbow-layer sole that refers to Salvatore Ferragamo’s iconic 1938 Rainbow shoe. Snow boots, moccasins and hikers, on the other hand, feature ultralight lug soles, and subtly volumized proportions in richly tactile calfskin. The iconic Gancini hardware is applied to these and a new combat boot, placed for ironic and surprising effect.
In the Philippines, Salvatore Ferragamo is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Greenbelt 4, Rustan’s Shangri-La, and Rustan’s Makati. You can also shop Salvatore Ferragamo online at Trunc.ph and Rustans.com. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph or follow @ssilifeph on Instagram for more information.
