For Spring, The Attico, the brainchild of Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini, takes its signature languid vintage glamour and infuses it with a jolt of tough, urban chic. The result? A collection that pulsates with the energy of Milan’s fast-paced lifestyle, a city known for its street-savvy smarts and a dash of edgy cool.
‘We’re always on the go,’ the designers shared, describing their vision. ‘The collection is about urban velocity, about Milan’s fast-paced lifestyle, street-savvy smarts, and a bit of goth.’ This translates into pieces like slouchy, distressed cargo pants juxtaposed with delicate feathered corsets, and broad-shouldered anorak-parka hybrids worn with casual nonchalance over 1920s-inspired sequined dresses – a captivating blend of decadent glamour and artful disarray.
The Attico’s signature aesthetic always carries a touch of undone gloss, a hint of sexy disarray that speaks to women who own their seductive edge. Yet, the collection embraces vulnerability just as readily, highlighting the compelling interplay between strength and fragility. This duality, a recurring theme in The Attico’s designs, resonates with the brand’s target audience – women. Drawing from their personal experiences as women designing for women, Gilda and Giorgia inject a powerful sense of authenticity into their work, making their pieces feel relatable and real.
This season, The Attico pays homage to the late Isabella Blow, a legendary fashion icon known for her exquisite audacity and classy eccentricity. Blow’s influence is evident in pieces like the taut, slender knee-length bustier dress with its sweeping fringed hem of intricate black ribbons, and the body-hugging halter-neck backless minidress crafted in lacquered silver lace in a pale shade of mauve. The Attico’s designers are masters of the revealing-concealing game, expertly transforming delicate lace into pieces that exude a powerful sensuality. Their take on romance is decidedly less ethereal and more goth, with a distinct lack of sentimentality.
In a departure from their signature tailoring, The Attico explores new textures and sharper silhouettes this season, embracing a more voluminous approach to outerwear with a distinctly 1980s vibe. Hooded bombers, high-collared anoraks, low-waisted drawstring parkas, humongous ovoid shearlings, and eccentric pieces like a trailing peignoir-coat in knitted wool mimicking mink fur, all make an appearance. These pieces, paired with fluffy slippers, create an effortless ‘as if straight out of bed’ look. ‘We’re often in a rush, we’ve got to pull things together quickly,’ the designers acknowledge, capturing the reality of life in the fast lane.
The world, currently in a state of flux, might feel uncertain, but The Attico offers a beacon of optimism and resilience. Their Spring collection, a celebration of individuality and a testament to the power of dressing for yourself, is a powerful reminder that even in the face of uncertainty, a little bit of sparkle can make all the difference. Whether it’s throwing a Mongolian lamb jacket over last night’s dazzling sequined dress or heading out for a morning cappuccino in fluffy slippers, The Attico encourages us to embrace our inner confidence and push forward with a smile, ready to face whatever comes our way.
