Angela Missoni wanted to give a luxurious spin to the easy-to-wear pieces that have become very much part of our daily wardrobe. For pre-fall, she perked up the ubiquitous leisurewear look with a bit of shine and gloss. “I think that at this point we’ve ready for a certain glamour,” she said via Zoom.
Missoni believes that we won’t give up the desire for a comfortable way of dressing when the pandemic fades away, but that our craving for glam and pizzazz will be just as strong, if not more so. To transition to more dressed-up mindsets, she offered sexy versions of tracksuits, hoodies, and sweats with lots of Lurex to add sparkle and a feisty ready-to-party vibe to the collection.
Swingy little frocks, short enough to show plenty of legs in high-heeled sandals, were barely covered by oversized shawl-collared wrapping cardis; a tube dress with thin straps criss-crossing the back looked ready for the dance floor, or seductive enough for a dinner date. Tracksuits in soft silver lamé were definitely not meant for some at-home Peloton session; a chunky hooded sweater warm enough to substitute for a coat was worn over a wool brassière, a sort of sexy version of a gym-ready racerback top.
Sleek and sensual, the collection had a dynamic allure. “I wanted to give it an energy boost,” said Angela. “Some speed, freshness, a sunny-side-up mood, seduction. We have to stay open minded, turning a difficult time into a time for change. We’re definitely ready to move on.”
