Mario Bandiera
Mario Bandiera
bit coats egg inspired pants sculptural shape
The jackets, pants and long coats have sculptural cuts. I must say, though, that some of the silhouettes have an egg or tulip shape that's a bit larger, inspired by haute couture.
art colors definite nicely upbeat
There's a definite inspiration from the art of Mondrian, Kandinsky and Rothko. This translates nicely into upbeat colors and shapes.
classic feeling given knit known looks mean nostalgic pieces revival second shapes tailored updated wearing winning
I was feeling a little nostalgic this season, so we updated some of our winning knit looks and many of the classic tailored pieces we've become known for. But, this revival doesn't mean retro. We've given knits new body-conscious shapes ... it's like wearing a second skin.
helps line narrow tones
They're in the monochromatic tones of the outfits, and that helps elongate the strong, narrow line of the silhouette.
boots military
For the really sporty things, we have boots that have military look.
ankle classic news prevailing shape short vertical
I have to say that long lengths are actually the news of the season. Short skirts are already a classic look. They're here, but we have long skirts to the ankle and the prevailing shape is vertical and narrow, like a Giacometti statue.