It was an installation of knitwear designs specially selected to showcase the ingenuity and innovative designs by some of Europe's great designers - which provided proof that it is as important to look to design heritage that shapes our past and provides the foot-print of modern design ideas.
This installation was organised by Federico Poletti in collaboration with the international centre for Italian fashion documentation, Archivio Modateca Deanna, and Francesca Fornasari.
Here a selection of the knitwear designers that continue to exert their influence on today's fashion and their striking designs.
Azzadine Alaia SS2000 - knitted top in Viscose/Nylon and Polyester - featuring tubular ribs with long ribbed cuff in 12 guage. |
Giovanna Cavagna SS2007 handmade knitted 'dress' made with ribbons and cables. |
Sanda Backlunal AW2009/2010 - Machine-kniotted wool top. |
Gianni Versace SS1979 - Graphic jacquard dress in merino wool with printed plastic pailletes. |
Paolo Enrico AW2007/2008 - Handmade mohair dress |
Giovanni Cavagna AW2006/2007 - Hand-made dress featuring stocking stitching and open knit in Peruvian Pima cotton. |
Ilaria Nistri AW2010/2011 - Hand-made and crochet top in Alpaca and leather in mixed stitches. |
Romeo Gigli AW 1991/1992 - Cape in loose stitch Mohair with light metal wire inserts for a 3-dimensional effect. |
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