On Saturday, January 28, Accademia Costume & Moda showed its 15 Talents 2017 collections during AltaRoma. Diana Aparo, Flavia Cavasino, Rossella Coppola, Ilaria De Felice, Valeria Grussu, Serena Iavarone, Elena Materia, Francesca Nori, Silvia Perrucci, Tea Righini, Monia Romano, Flaminia Rossi, Alessio Rossi, Giulia Schisano, and Ludovica Serra made their debut in front of the press and a jury composed of some of the most important personalities from the international fashion system.
Alessio Rossi's accessories collection, "Jarvis," was a standout at the Accademia Costume & Moda's "Talents 2017" Graduate Fashion Show, which took place in January 2017 during AltaRoma. Rossi was the winner of the Accessories competition in this edition.
The collection was lauded for its innovative and highly functional designs that bridged high-fashion aesthetic with modern, technical elements.
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Concept and Inspiration: "Jarvis"
Rossi's collection was deeply conceptual, inspired by the sociological ideas of Zygmunt Bauman and the concept of a "liquid life" where individuals are forced to constantly adapt to group habits to avoid feeling excluded.
Theme: The collection, titled "Jarvis," explored the theme of "Legare / unire tra loro uomo / donna" (Tying / uniting man / woman) and the increasing complexity of contemporary life.
Design Goal: The accessories were designed to offer both comfort and protection in a fast-paced, fluid world.
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Key Design Elements
The strength of the "Jarvis" collection lay in its bold contrasts and innovative use of materials, moving beyond traditional luxury leather goods.
Material Juxtaposition: Rossi intentionally used contrasting materials, mixing soft and heavy elements, particularly leather with the latest technical fabrics. This blend reflected the fluid yet rigid nature of modern living.
Functionality and Form: The collection emphasized voluminous, three-dimensional, and multi-functional designs, focusing on lightness despite the heavy-duty look.
The Backpacks: A signature piece was the backpack, which incorporated caps (protective elements) inserted into the constructive structure of the bag, literalizing the idea of protection in a hectic environment.
Color Palette: The accessories featured a dynamic contrast of cold and warm colors, playing with light and shadow to enhance their architectural forms.
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Critical Reception and Awards
The "Jarvis" collection was highly regarded for its research, technical execution, and ability to translate a complex concept into tangible, desirable accessories.
Accessories Award: Alessio Rossi won the Accessories competition at the 2017 Accademia Costume & Moda Talents Show.
Milano Moda Graduate: The collection was also showcased at Milano Moda Graduate 2017, further cementing his position as a notable emerging accessories designer in Italy.
In short, Alessio Rossi's "Jarvis" was a critically acclaimed accessories collection that stood out for its innovative synthesis of technical fabrics, sophisticated leatherwork, and a profound philosophical concept, offering a high-fashion, protective toolkit for the "liquid life."
