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FEDERICO CINA
Colors of Nothing / Fall 2024
written Monica de Luna
Federico Cina's Fall/Winter 24-25 collection, Colors of Nothing, brilliantly captures the dynamic interplay of innovation and tradition in the fashion world.
This profound narrative of change, acceptance, and the essence of being, resonates deeply with the themes of brutalist architecture and the minimalist philosophy of ornamentation. Cina's latest offering is a masterful expression of transformative vision, seamlessly blending contemporary ideas with timeless allure.
The collection, a harmonious amalgamation of inspirations ranging from Adolf Loos's functional simplicity to Bill Viola's transformative artistry, and Salvatore Settis's classical touch, is a testament to Cina's ability to weave diverse influences into a cohesive sartorial statement. The runway, transformed into a minimalist landscape, set the stage for a journey through the physical and emotional layers of change.
The models seemed to emerge from an intangible fog, their forms becoming more defined with each step, mirroring life's journey from uncertainty to clarity. Federico Cina's designs, characterized by their stark lines and vivid cuts, spoke volumes of a renewed geometric precision. The show was a narrative woven in fabric, a story of shedding the old to embrace the essential self. The rigid construction of jackets and coats symbolized the structural integrity of self-discovery, akin to the iron framework of a building standing tall against the winds of change.
The fabric choices further emphasized this theme of transformation. With compact weaves that held folds as if set in concrete, the collection echoed the brutalist appreciation for raw, unadorned surfaces. The color palette, a blend of stone, fog, and the occasional burst of color, was not just a visual choice but an emotional exploration, representing the winter of life cut through with the colors of growth and evolution.
A key highlight of the collection was the Tortellino bag, a piece that brilliantly symbolized the merging of tradition and modernity. This accessory, with its soft yet sculptural structure, epitomized the collection's theme of transformation, marrying the classic with the contemporary.
Federico Cina
FALL 2024 COLLECTION Runway
Federico Cina has not only presented a collection of garments but has invited us into a narrative of self-realization and acceptance. The Colors of Nothing collection stands as a bold statement on the beauty of change, the strength found in vulnerability, and the inevitable journey of growing and evolving.
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(c) Federico Cina, Fall 2024 Show