Blending realism, fantasy and romanticism, Marni Creative Director Francesco Risso showcased sportswear and loungewear in silhouettes and compositions that were both surprising and inspiring in the brand’s Fall 2021 Ready-to-Wear Collection.

Applauded for its striking aesthetics, the collection epitomised “a quest for romance,” Risso shared in the collection notes.

“This Marni collection is a quest for romance expressed in colour and shape, both intensely tactile, at once dark and oozing a gleeful, bright rebound. Black is the colour of stormy romance. It is an optical illusion, the sum of all existing colours – and this is what we revealed progressively, in fading, solarization, prints and treatments that let brightness emerge, as expanding halos, in the shape of objects – keys, scissors – that have been left on clothes as the sun rays hit them, turning them into memories,” he wrote.

Marni’s Fall 2021 collection was presented through a lookbook and a short film.

Sustainable bag maker SEAL has partnered with Fujikura Parachute – the only manufacturer of man-carrying parachutes in Japan – in launching a functional lightweight bag collection.
 

Parachute cloths made by Fujikura are used in SEAL’s latest bag collection

Boasting an expandable design for roomy storage, the hand-sewn bags have fibres woven in a latticed pattern to allow them to withstand tension and pressure. Its water repellent finishing also ensures that the interior stays dry even under extreme conditions. 
 

SEAL x Fujikura Parachute Collection includes backpacks, totes and shoulder bags

Designer Lela Rose is injecting vitality and positivity in the Fall 2021 season with a Ready-to-Wear collection inspired by her namesake blossom.

“After a season spent getting back to our roots, everything is coming up roses! Lela Rose’s Fall 2021 collection is a return to her namesake with a celebration of both beautiful blooms and the time it takes to nourish tender buds into rich blossoms,” according to the fashion house.

The collection features richly textured American Beauty fil coupé, three-dimensional damask rose embroidered tulle, signature English rose prints and patterns, and hand-embellished bourbon rose buttons. 

The palette ranges from delicate rose, white and robin’s egg blue to the more dramatic shades of cardinal red, aubergine and midnight blue.

American label Judith Leiber Couture recently launched a couture handbag collection inspired by the iconic droid R2-D2 from the Star Wars film franchise.

Star Wars x Judith Leiber Couture collaboration offers two handbag versions inspired by R2-D2
 

“I have always loved R2-D2’s endearing personality. There is so much joy and nostalgia attached to the character,” said Jana Matheson, chief creative officer of Judith Leiber Couture. “Judith Leiber Couture and ‘Star Wars’ are a perfect match; R2-D2 is timeless, whimsical and charming, similar attributes to that of our minaudieres.”

The product development process – from concept to creation – was an endeavour that took the brand more than a year to realise, the company said.

“Confronting reality with an irreverent attitude, the Fall/Winter 2021 collection is an affirmation of decadence,” according to the label. Dossena explored the possibilities of “conspicuous embellishment as a form of empowerment.” Dresses are adorned with crystals, lace and glittery lamés, giving the collection an upbeat and optimistic feel.

Gold chain necklaces and bracelets, long earrings and Paco Rabanne’s signature belts likewise add the perfect finishing touches to the ensembles.