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TOD'S FW24

In the fast-paced world of fashion, Tod's once again bet it all on tradition and craftsmanship with its Fall/Winter 2024 menswear collection. The palette is a sophisticated symphony of earthy tones and muted neutrals, reflecting the season's essence. The concept of quiet luxury has been seen all over our social media feeds for quite a while now and doesn’t seem to be going away. That’s precisely what Tod’s excels at. The accent is definitely placed on quality and wearability in this collection featuring simple, razor-sharp cuts in the highest-quality materials. Jackets and trousers are crafted from buttery-smooth leather and paired with sartorial essentials. The carefully selected hues and the focus on everyday “basics” showcase the brand's commitment to creating pieces that transcend fleeting trends.

Following the departure of ex-artistic director Walter Chiapponi to Blumarine, Tod’s is reaffirming the brand's status as a purveyor of timeless style. The brand circled back to its roots throughout this transitional phase and unveiled the PASHMY project: a search for the most exclusive and precious materials allied to the craftsmanship know-how of companies dedicated to maintaining Italian quality standards. Tod's continues to prove that there is an enduring beauty in embracing traditions. Don’t get me wrong, the brand’s staple style is modern and far from feeling nostalgic. The fashion is highly wearable and proves that instilling traditional crafts in a collection isn’t necessarily estranged from capturing the mood of the time – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, after all.


Words by Marien Brandon

PRADA FW24

There is always depth in a Prada show. Clothes are utilized by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons as instruments to illustrate intellectual concepts. When attendees walked into an office space with glass tiles that revealed a natural landscape, they knew they were in for a treat. So, they sat on their swivel chairs and prepared to be fed, cerebrally that is. 

Continuing their exploration of workwear, the brand’s menswear Fall/Winter 2024 collection reflects the dissonance between office work and nature. Seeking to establish a dialogue, a slew of tailored jackets and trousers appeared, all paired with swim caps. If the neutral suits ranged from deep navy to smoky brown, the tight caps fluctuated between Prada’s rainbow colours — deep purple, bright red, disconcerting green. 

Beyond the swimming headgear, accessories were a focal point of the collection. Oversized belts were intricately stylized, used both at the hip to hold low-rise trousers and over blazers, creating a silhouette reminiscent of the brand’s past menswear collection. 

After a brief nautical dive, with double-breasted coats and bomber jackets with shiny gold buttons, the collection’s last section returned to office wear. In what is the perfect iteration of business casual, the show ended with matching denim trousers, shirts and ties.


Words by Pedro Vasconcelos

FENDI FW24

What do Silvia Venturini Fendi and Princess Anne have in common? That is, besides being influential women from royal families (the first proverbially monarchic, the second literally). Surprisingly, their fashion inclination. For Fendi’s latest menswear collection, the Italian designer took inspiration from the princess’ wardrobe, effortlessly encapsulating rural femininity.  

Kilts in earthy neutrals offset waterproof wax jackets. Delicate knit cardigans juxtapose flat-front checked skorts. As usual, the accessories reign king from top to bottom. From wax hats that pointed us directly to the source of inspiration, through the oversized bags, all the way to Wellington boots on the feet. 

Never one to dismiss heritage, Venturini Fendi cleverly rethinks the fabrics most associated with the Roman brand. For Fall/Winter 2024, leather is utilized in decadent wide-leg trousers. Suede is made to resemble pillowy corduroy that bounces as models zigzag around elongated brushed steel FF monograms. 


Words by Pedro Vasconcelos