MILAN — Rossignol Apparel has tapped Italian designer Andrea Pompilio to design a capsule collection under the Studio line for fall 2018. The collection, comprising 30 styles for men and women, will bow at Pitti Uomo and Milan Men’s Fashion Week in January.
Alessandro Locatelli, chief executive officer of Rossignol Apparel, said Pompilio was selected “for his modern vision of urban style — elegant, refined and functional. Throughout his career Andrea showed great talent and expertise in mastering the combination of style and functionality and we believe his vision embodies the spirit of our urban capsule perfectly.”
Rossignol Apparel is a subsidiary part of the Rossignol Group. The collection was first presented at Milano Moda Uomo in January 2016, combining Rossignol’s sport performance heritage with a sophisticated and yet functional view on urbanwear. Studio flanks the Skiwear performance collection and the Sport Chic resort lifestyle collection.
“I was immediately taken by Rossignol’s project as I’ve always enjoyed working for iconic brands with strong tradition and heritage,” said Pompilio. Founded 110 years ago, Rossignol fits the bill. Pompilio said this was “an exciting challenge. My objective is to project the research, innovation and functionality that are typical of the ski world in a contemporary
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