W: Penny Sett
Alessia Leonardi’s graduate collection, "Il Segno" (The Sign), emerged as one of the most intellectually grounded presentations at the AFOL Moda 2025 showcase. In a fashion landscape often cluttered by digital noise, Leonardi chose to look inward, exploring the permanent marks left by time, experience, and heritage. The collection functioned as a physical dialogue between the wearer and the world, utilizing a sophisticated visual language that felt both ancient and sharply modern.
"Leonardi’s work is less about chasing fleeting trends and more about narrative tailoring, where every stitch acts as a visual signature."
"The pieces looked ‘retail-ready’ while maintaining the conceptual depth required for a high-concept graduate debut."
Technical precision is a hallmark of the AFOL Moda pedigree, and Leonardi proved herself a top-tier technician. Unlike the more flamboyant, sculptural experiments often seen on graduate runways, "Il Segno" leaned into wearable sophistication. The impeccable finishing and thoughtful material choices highlighted a designer who understands that for a "sign" to be meaningful, it must be legible. Leonardi has successfully positioned herself as a designer of "quiet luxury" with an artistic soul, marking her as a name to watch in the evolving Milanese fashion scene
