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At the heart of the Sportmax SS21 collection is the power and seductiveness of light. The result is a collection that plays with transparency, colors and beautiful layers that accentuate the beauty of a woman. Key details include the use of asymmetry, tie-die, and bold colors that contrast with more neutral tones, all pulled together with modern/abstract accessories including bracelets and belts to oversized bags. [/x_text][x_tab_nav type=”two-up” float=”top”][x_tab_nav_item title=”Runway” active=”true”][x_tab_nav_item title=”Backstage” active=”false”][/x_tab_nav][x_tabs][x_tab active=”true”]

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Photo credit: Courtesy of ETRO[/x_text][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”3/4″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text]An embodiment of a quintessential Italian summer, this is the essence of the ETRO SS21 collection unveiled at MilanFashion Week. Motiffs for the collection are inspired by nautical elements and inspiration abounds from the rich Italian history and culture, the spring-board for designer Veronica Etro. Also of inspiration are style elements from the 90’s as seen throughout the collection and into the accessories.

White, blue and yellow form the foundation of the summery and relaxed color palette. From shorts to swimsuits and flowing skirts to t-shirts, there’s a beautiful range of pieces for any summer adventure.

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Photo credit: Runway images courtesy of Max Mara / Backstage © Pier Nicola Bruno[/x_text][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”3/4″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text]For Spring/Summer 2021 at Milan Fashion Week and during these challenging times, Max Mara asks the question of what does one wear for a job to rebuild the world? For the latest collection, inspiration comes from a multimedia installation titled “Silent Sticks” by Corin Sworn, winner of the 2013-2015 Max Mara Art Prize for Women.

The result is a collection filled with new silhouettes, a reinvention of sort, from short to long and full of volume. An earthy and muted color palette with black and white paints the collection with touches of pastel for beautiful accents. From billowing bell-shaped to sliced and flared sleeves, modern trench coats, strategic apron-style pockets, to mini bag necklaces and oversized sunglasses, this is a collection for a refined and confident woman ready to take on whatever challenge lies ahead.

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Photo credit: Gaetano Alfano[/x_text][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”3/4″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text]Designer Andrès Caballero presents a Spring/Summer 2021 men’s and women’s collection with a genderless fluidity and one without borders between the sexes while skillfully fusing contrasting styles. Created with natural and eco-sustainable materials, the overall collection presents a relaxed and versatile style with geometric design woven throughout the pieces.

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The A-COLD-WALL* SS21 collection presented at Milan Fashion Week represents a response to the way we live and dress in today’s world. To unveil the collection, a film titled “My Brother’s Keeper” was presented in three acts to reveal different sides of one self.

The collection itself represents a modern streetwear collection with sophisticated style. Various pieces almost serve as a canvas to artistic elements such as brush strokes and landscapes, puff-modern vests add another layer, almost armor-like to several looks,  and a range of outerwear is presented. Overall, it’s a menswear collection that isn’t over the top, yet provides beautiful, understated details that draw you in.

Also for the season is a new prototype eyewear created in collaboration with RetroSuperFuture.

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