Going by the intimate, lived-in vibes of his Spring/Summer 2021 collection, the new-ish creative director of Tod’s (he debuted last season) is one who concertedly works with his ultimate arbiter in mind: the person who wears – and lives in – his pieces.
Working with fabrics such as washed suede, canvas and silk with a liquid-like finish, Chiapponi gives evergreen pieces like safari jackets, blousons and pleated trousers character – or what he calls an “elegantly unfinished” look – with washed, worn-out textures.
It might be considered old-fashioned in an era of endless drops and hype, but the Italian’s slow-and-steady modus operandi might be just what we need in a post-Covid world.
Ahead, an exclusive interview with this “anti-fashion” designer on his philosophy and process.
