We travel in such a fast-paced world that fashion has to take note and try to move just as quickly. Being left behind is definitely not an option. For designers and brands, it’s all about swiftly adapting to customers’ needs, whipping up wardrobes flexible and versatile enough for the challenging times we’re living in. Clothes have got to supply a sense of comfort, yet practicality must not trump elegance. Going from a business meeting to a La Scala opening without missing a beat shouldn’t be a headache for any guy.
Presented in the label’s Milanese headquarters, Z Zegna’s Spring collection displayed an impressive array of combining options. Merging tailoring with sportswear, and performance with a dressed-up attitude, it ticked all the high-quality requirements that are paramount for the house. Fabrics were as inventive as they were exclusive, like the light, stretchy tech merino wool that can be unceremoniously thrown into a washing machine from where it would emerge immaculate without the faintest trace of a crease. It was used for everything from bonded jackets to the inside lining of smart urban sneakers. Silhouettes were trim yet relaxed and travel-friendly, with a tailored athleisure flair; jackets were short and modern, worn with softly tapered trousers. The Zegna treatment gave the lineup an unmistakable stylish flair; even a utilitarian pair of cargo pants looked as smart as the most sophisticated suit would be.
