A sun that never fades shines on the new men’s spring/summer wardrobe, where style and art collide in a live performance by three visionary figures of contemporary music – three eclectic and elegantly unconventional composers who embody, through their distinct forms of expression, the diverse facets of the Corneliani man.
Devendra Banhart, icon of California’s rock counterculture, and Keziah Jones, the Nigerian-born guitarist-percussionist and creator of blufunk, take turns in a fusion of ever-shifting rhythms, laced with the piano melodies of Mattias Mimoun, a French DJ and producer who blurs the lines between jazz, electronic, and pop.
On Saturday, June 21, the date of the summer solstice, the sun rises over Via Durini’s palazzo courtyard like a symbol of boundless flair and creativity – materializing as a giant disc above a mirrored stage, encircled by a sand-dusted runway that thrums with the vibes of an urban desert.
Summer Solstice is a manifesto of identity—a narrative in which the artists imbue the clothes with their essence, never the reverse. A symphony where sartorial harmony feels effortless, and the counterpoint of casual is refined.
In the streets of a borderless world, the modern metropolitan nomad wears garments that weave heritage with experimentation, precision with ease. Like pigments drawn from earth and concrete, colors are raw and desaturated: burnt brown, clay, mud, beige, and red brick, lifted by accents of dusty pink and boreal yellow.
The palette blends with the fluidity of the tailoring—double-breasted jackets, collarless and lapel-free designs, paired with liquid, linear trousers; with the structured lightness of overcoats and field jackets; with the sumptuous drape of buttery-soft leathers; with the relaxed sophistication of polo shirts, blouson shirts, and textured knits, styled with shorts even in the city.
Fabrics retain the density and tactile handfeel of a unique savoir-faire that evolves for practicality, comfort, and movement. Traditional materials, like tropical wool, wool-silk-mohair, nubuck, and nappa, meet the innovative touch of crepe linen, ultralight Sea Island cotton, and thermo-bonded double cottons.
Accessories combine finesse and functionality: minimalist lace-ups, sandals with cage-effect uppers and mixed-strap detailing, and hybrid penny loafers with moc-toe constructions and crinkled finishes.
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