Marni
Marni Presents a Surreal Sporting Exhibition
Francesco Risso exhumed vintage uniforms and twisted them into new guises. But the show’s presentation pointed to layers deeper and darker than catwalk hijinks.
A Plurality of Women at Marni
There is a fundamental naiveté in Francesco Risso’s approach, as well as an effort to impose order on chaos, like a kid making sense of the world.
A Marni, a Child at Play
Francesco Risso created a sense of dreamy alt-reality at his latest outing for Marni, but there was a seriousness not just of play but of purpose to the collection.
Marni Renews Outerwear Partnership With Stutterheim
The news comes as more luxury brands turn to rainwear experts to make outerwear that performs.
Marni's Spin Cycle
There was discipline in the overpieces that held volumes in check, but Francisco Risso was more engaged by chaos, dissecting design with glee.
Most Wanted in Milan: Originality
Milanese designers referenced Balenciaga, Raf Simons and Gosha Rubchinskiy a bit too much, but Fendi, Marni and Zegna stood out.
At Marni, An Autobiography of Style
The designer's self-referential approach resulted in a focused, nuanced and plausible evolution of the brand, though the collection was still full of persistent Prada notes.
Chaos and a Little Creation in Milan
While change is afoot, Milan lacks a new generation of visionaries to lead Italian fashion into the future, argues Angelo Flaccavento.
At Marni, A Work in Progress
Francesco Risso’s debut could be taken as a deliberate statement of dissociation from his adored predecessor, but it was obtuse to a fault.
Upping the Ante at Marni
Francesco Risso is off to a good start with his debut collection for Marni, having injected a bolt of childlike energy into the house.