Loro Piana has been evolving quickly under chief executive officer Fabio d’Angelantonio, whose team has been injecting much-needed shots of youth into this heritage brand best known for its cashmere and alpaca fabrics.
There was a sporty edge to the fall collection, with contrasting stripes slicked along the edges of long capes with ribbed necks, and a lot of cashmere tracksuits — the latter fast becoming the twinset of the 21st century. Loro Piana also put its own luxury spin on that universal wardrobe staple, denim, crafting it from a mix of cashmere linen and silk for a fur-lined jacket and wide-leg trousers.
The palette buzzed with a youthful energy, too. Gone were the classic neutrals of days past, and in their place was a rainbow of pastels and brights — a radical move for such a traditional company. Shades ranged from duck egg blue for a lightweight fisherman sweater, to malachite green for a boxy turtleneck, and ballet slipper pink for a topcoat. Footwear, too, was on point — and luxurious — with beaver-lined sneakers and suede boots with cashmere on the inside.
“It’s a beautiful brand — we just have to let it flourish,” said d’Angelantonio, who was wrapped up in a soft,
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