Designer Marco Rambaldi explores themes of identity and safe spaces in his Spring 2027 collection, featuring crochet, denim, and feminine silhouettes.
Key facts
- •The collection is inspired by Virginia Woolf’s 'A Room of One’s Own' and the photography of Lisetta Carmi and Nan Goldin.
- •The designer utilized handmade crocheted flowers as a central motif in knitwear and sweaters.
- •New silhouettes include gowns with crepe de Chine balloon skirts and dresses with theatrical backs.
- •Vintage crochet inserts were combined with denim and washed to achieve a distressed, antique look.
Marco Rambaldi’s Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection draws inspiration from the concept of home as a shelter and a space for free self-expression. Referencing Virginia Woolf’s 'A Room of One’s Own' and the photography of Lisetta Carmi and Nan Goldin, the designer focused on the themes of dignity and identity within queer communities. The collection was presented through a show featuring a diverse cast.
Design and Craftsmanship
The collection emphasizes time-intensive techniques, notably handmade crocheted flowers. These flowers appear as linked red sweaters and as jacquard motifs on embossed knitwear suits. The designer also introduced wider, more feminine volumes, including gowns that pair crocheted tops with deep blue crepe de Chine balloon skirts, including a white version intended for brides. Other pieces include floral dresses featuring theatrical backs constructed from wide fabric panels.
Reinterpreting Crochet and Denim
Rambaldi continued his signature use of crochet by integrating vintage inserts into denim jackets, pants, shorts, and skirts. These garments were washed together to create a distressed aesthetic, intended to evoke the appearance of traditional heirloom tablecloths and bedspreads.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Vogue.
