By Elena Sendona on February 27, 2025
Presented during Milan Fashion Week, the Gianluca Capannolo FW25/26 collection delivers a poetic tribute to French cinema icon Anouk Aimée, reinterpreting her signature sophistication into a modern wardrobe full of sensuality, structure, and cinematic charm. Inspired by her role in Claude Lelouch’s cult classic Un homme et une femme, the designer invites us into a world where timeless beauty meets contemporary confidence.
This season’s silhouettes speak in soft, fluid lines — wide scarf collars, oversized coats, and elongated forms that wrap around the body with ease and intention.
The spirit of the 1960s infuses the collection with nostalgic elegance, visible in the graphic geometric prints and rich color palette, ranging from turquoise and aubergine to fuchsia, antique rose, hazelnut, and midnight blue. Each shade evokes a distinctly French palette—polished, artistic, and emotionally evocative.
Outerwear is a standout category: masculine-cut trenches, including a daring version in glossy vinyl, are layered over voluminous blouses and tailored trousers, creating a play of contrasts that is both structured and sensual.
Macro-bouclé coats in vibrant wool and mohair add texture and depth, while patchwork compositions of wool and cashmere express Capannolo’s devotion to artisanal craftsmanship.
Textiles take center stage in this cinematic narrative. Printed silk, wool crepe, and satin deliver movement and sheen, while hand-sewn feather applications bring mosaic-like, painterly effects to select pieces.
These tactile gestures mirror the designer’s fascination with geometry and his ongoing exploration of fabric as both material and medium.
Gianluca Capannolo’s FW25 collection is a declaration of style that spans generations. Melding sartorial rigor with emotional resonance, the designer continues to reinvent classic femininity for the woman of today, offering clothes that feel as personal as they are powerful.
