Antonio Marras’ Spring/Summer 2025 collection, presented at Milan Fashion Week, took the audience on an evocative journey from Sardinia to Hollywood and Acapulco, blending various cultural references
Words DOMENICO COSTANTINI
“The dust on the stage is extremely dangerous”, said Anna Maria Pierangeli’s grandmother, upset at the idea of a young Catholic girl embarking on a career in cinema. The collection was a tribute to Sardinian-born actress Anna Maria Pierangeli and reflected Marras’ deep connection to his heritage, mixing traditional Sardinian motifs like the Nuraghe—a symbol of the island’s ancient history—with tropical elements and Hollywood glamour. The show told the story of dreams, loves, successes, and summer evenings through the garments, the result of an interplay of styles, inspirations, and references that blended and contaminated each other. Sardinia, in its most explicit form, was represented by the jacquard design of the Nuraghe, the quintessential symbol of an ancient land that guards time itself, accompanied by prints in shades of ecru and black that evoked the island’s millennia-old stones and archaic landscapes. Important pieces from the collection included a varied combination of lace, bright designs, and embroidery. Unexpected techniques were used to layer and alter fabrics: lightweight silks were draped like couture gowns, and jeans were dyed to imitate leather. In addition to more muted hues, there were striking pops of color. The designs ranged from wrap dresses and jumpsuits to kaftans, all with a medley of tropical prints, flowers, and geometric patterns. The clothing emphasized the breezy splendor of summer vacations, from the Californian surf scene to the palm trees of Acapulco, as well as the rugged Sardinian environment.
The show’s rebellious tone was accentuated by a live rock ‘n’ roll band, adding to the nostalgic yet modern energy that Marras is known for, making this collection a rich blend of historical and contemporary influences.
