How did Gianvito Rossi celebrate his label’s 10-year milestone at Milan Fashion Week? With a festive cocktail party and shoes to match.
The designer — who typically shows elegant, refined looks — clearly wanted to make a splash with his special anniversary styles, inspired by martinis, margaritas and other cocktails.
“It’s always nice to explore new things. Every woman is like a unique cocktail. Every cocktail has special elements — and they can be a bit crazy, like a woman can be,” the designer said.
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Gianvito Rossi spring ’17 Cocktail shoe.
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Elsewhere in the collection, Rossi played up satin on many key looks, including tall lace-up boots in hues such as turquoise and purple. In another departure from his usual aesthetic, he also featured floral prints on boots and other styles.
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Those vivid color combos will certainly stand out in the designer’s newest U.S. store. Rossi revealed plans for a new Miami boutique at Bal Harbour, which has been a hot destination for many shoe designers.
“It’s an important step for us. Miami is different from other cities. It has [a vacation vibe] and is more of a holiday destination,” he noted.
How does the designer feel about being 10? “It’s a lot better than being 50,” he quipped.
Click through the gallery to see more from the spring ’17 collection.
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