Federico Cina’s Collection: A Celebration of Resilience and Grace Inspired by the Blooming Broom
words MATTIA MARCASSA BARBIERI
Imagine a landscape where yellow explodes, enveloping Sarsina in sunlight. Here, brooms bloom like a golden sea, their brilliant petals dancing in the wind, creating an atmosphere of enchantment. This scenario is the starting point for Federico’s collection, which draws inspiration from the strength and delicacy of these flowers. The broom becomes a symbol of resistance, capable of thriving even in the most arid terrain. Federico Cina captures this duality in his collection, alternating rigid and structured silhouettes with fluid and light lines. Each piece tells a story of blooming, a celebration of the contrast between beauty and hardness, just as brooms assert themselves among the rocks.
Also recalling the work of Giacomo Leopardi, Cina uses a broom to reflect on the human condition and resilience. Leopardi’s poem, which celebrates the rebirth of the broom after catastrophic events, resonates in his design, evoking the ability to face difficulties. A further reference is the figure of Loie Fuller, the dancer who revolutionized the art of movement. Her flowing dresses and elegant movements intertwine with the silhouettes of the collection, creating organic forms that transform in space. Fuller represents the very essence of the broom: the power of fragility. Federico’s presentation at Milan Fashion Week Women also marks a new direction towards sportswear, thanks to the collaboration with UMBRO. This synergy combines tradition and innovation, reworking the concept of sportswear in a refined and inclusive way.
Thus, the collection becomes a tribute to the tenacity, not only of the broom but also of the modern woman, who embraces her strength with grace.
