Mario Bandiera Quotations

For the really sporty things, we have boots that have military look.

I was feeling a little nostalgic this season, so we updated some of our winning knit looks and many of the classic tailored pieces we've become known for. But, this revival doesn't mean retro. We've given knits new body-conscious shapes ... it's like wearing a second skin.

There's a definite inspiration from the art of Mondrian, Kandinsky and Rothko. This translates nicely into upbeat colors and shapes.

They're in the monochromatic tones of the outfits, and that helps elongate the strong, narrow line of the silhouette.

I have to say that long lengths are actually the news of the season. Short skirts are already a classic look. They're here, but we have long skirts to the ankle and the prevailing shape is vertical and narrow, like a Giacometti statue.

The jackets, pants and long coats have sculptural cuts. I must say, though, that some of the silhouettes have an egg or tulip shape that's a bit larger, inspired by haute couture.