ISABEL BENENATO FALL WINTER 16/17 – TEXT BY PHILIPPE POURHASHEMI

Dear Shaded Viewers,

With her expertise in knitwear and intricate techniques, Italian designer Isabel Benenato has managed to build a loyal following internationally, balancing her love of comfort with contemporary shapes. The last menswear collection she showcased in Paris was a clear illustration of her own esthetics, inspired by rural life and Japanese workwear. Focusing on dark green, white, black and red, Benenato had the rugged outdoors in mind, with pieces that could be layered and mixed freely. Her long cardigans replaced coats, while generous cropped pants added extra ease. Her treatment of leather was also interesting, following body contours to become a new armor. Linen, alpaca, wool and lambskin were some of her strongest textures this season, underlining the know-how and mastery of the Tuscan workshops where her collections are produced.

Best,

Philippe 

http://www.isabelbenenato.com/

Philippe Pourhashemi

A freelance fashion writer, consultant and stylist, Philippe Pourhashemi was born in Tehran in 1976. He grew up in Paris, before moving to Scotland to study Foreign Languages. His passions are fashion and culture, as well as music and film. He writes and styles features for Metal in Barcelona, Behind the Blinds in Brussels, Contributor in Stockholm, Veoir in New York and SKP in Beijing. He was named Fucking Young's Editor-at-Large in 2016 and has contributed to ASVOF since 2008, acting as Correspondent-at-Large since 2012. An avid traveler, he likes to explore exotic fashion weeks and unexpected destinations whenever he can.

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