W: Maximiliano Dubois
Against the industrial-chic backdrop of Base Milano, the 2021 edition of Fashion Graduate Italia served as a definitive stage for the next generation of Italian design. Among the most anticipated showcases was that of Istituto di Moda Burgo (IMB). Under the evocative title "Dimensional Mind," IMB graduates presented a collective vision that bridged the gap between historical craftsmanship and a futuristic, post-pandemic psyche.
The show was more than a mere display of garments; it was a technical manifesto. It proved that despite the global shifts in the industry, the "Burgo Method"—a rigorous focus on pattern-making and sartorial precision—remains the backbone of Milanese fashion education.
The "Dimensional Mind" theme challenged students to translate psychological depth into physical volume. The result was a runway that fluctuated between the structured constraints of the past and the fluid liberation of the future.
Designer Giulia Tambosco led this historical dialogue, reimagining Renaissance "gorges" and 18th-century corsetry through a modern lens. Her work served as a reminder that heritage is not a cage, but a foundation for innovation. In a similar vein, Enrico Tondelli the high-octane glamour of the 1980s, nodding to the theatricality of John Galliano’s Dior, but updating the aesthetic with "plastic" finishes and contemporary silhouettes.
The Istituto di Moda Burgo 2021 showcase was a triumphant return to the physical runway. It successfully married the "Made in Italy" obsession with quality to a fearless, experimental spirit. These graduates did not just design clothes; they designed a response to a changing world, proving that the future of fashion in Italy is as intellectually deep as it is aesthetically refined.
The garments created by the emerging fashion designer Enrico Tondelli are a skilful blend of masculine and feminine, mixing elements belonging to the male wardrobe with elements typical of female fashion.
The graduate collection by the young fashion Designer Giulia Tambosco plays with historical references and a clear romanticism taking some elements, such as the gorges, from a late Renaissance period and corsetry from the 700s century, declined in a modern way.
Ilaria Guida combined in her garments classic and tailored elements, like the 90s style suits with contemporary and romantic mood. The outfits are games of volumes, pleats and tulle rouches, while the colour palette combines the neutrals and basic beige and black with the delicacy of sky blue and bright green.
