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Pucci’s La Dolce Vita Tour Enlivens Portofino

This season, Camille Miceli introduced a captivating version of Pucci’s la dolce vita tour in Portofino, transforming the historic La Cervara, a hilltop abbey steeped in history, into a stunning showcase. The venue, featuring concealed cloisters and beautifully manicured gardens, offered breathtaking views of the Golfo del Tigullio. Attendees experienced an intimate outdoor presentation, beautifully complemented by the warm, sultry ambiance of sunset, creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. Miceli’s unique flair for blending French and Italian styles was on full display.

Under Miceli’s direction, Pucci’s fabrics, known for their vivid and intricate designs, are being reinterpreted with a fresh vibrancy. For the spring collection, she focused on the Marmo motif—“the first print that captivated me,” she noted. Originally inspired by Emilio Pucci’s fascination with the sunlit ripples found in Capri’s Grotta Azzurra, the swirling patterns exude a mesmerizing, almost surreal quality. Miceli incorporated this motif throughout the collection—reimagining it in various prints, accentuating it with metallic studs on tunics and palazzo pants, and transforming it into glossy black-and-white beaded designs reminiscent of seashells.

Miceli’s innovative approach also extended to the exploration of volume and silhouette, showcasing a confident command of techniques and craftsmanship. She unveiled ethereal, billowy tops that seemed to float on the breeze alongside cinched bouffant crinolines made from parachute nylon, intricately detailed with drawstrings and 3D embroidered appliqués. The collection featured flowing caftans that contrasted sharply with form-fitting asymmetrical tunics, bandeau miniskirts paired with oversized shirts, and sheer, second-skin stretch-net dresses that hugged the body closely like tatouages. Movement was a key theme, with printed tubular fringes serving as a recurring decorative element, gliding elegantly from belted ponchos, draping from tops and skirts, and swaying with the graceful steps of Kristen McMenamy, who brought the show to a close alongside Naomi Campbell, who dazzled in an exquisite black-and-white sequined gown.

In a departure from Pucci’s traditionally bold color palette, Miceli opted for a more subdued scheme centered around black, white, and soft-shell pink. This shift helped maintain the brand’s vibrant spirit while providing a sharper, more intentional focus. “Given the harshness of reality, we require softness, tenderness, not aggression,” she expressed, reflecting a sentiment that resonates deeply in today’s world.

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