Italo Zucchelli continues to elevate and build upon the momentum of why he is, without a doubt, at the top of the men’s wear game. His fall collection–tough and tactile–further explored the designer’s passion, not to mention self-challenge, of exploring new and innovate fabric manipulation. The results for fall quite literally knocked the socks off everything he’s done in the past. Sleek and replete with technical fabrics, tailoring and construction were at the peak of their game in the form of suits and overcoats that were sturdy and comfortable to grasp. Zucchelli designs for a confident man; who else would be extroverted enough to wear a suit made of iridescent nylon or silk mesh? But it all works fabulously together without ever being overbearing or intimidating. The neck took center stage for fall, surrounded by an assortment of turtlenecks and collars that encased itself much like a protective wall. Much like how many of the women’s collections shown this week have sought that fine line between masculine and feminine, Zucchelli’s play on shiny versus matte was cleverly balanced in a worldly palette of earthy and metallic tones.
