Dhruv Kapoor RTW Fall 2023

The 18th-century frescoed Tiepolo Room at Palazzo Clerici was an unlikely choice for Indian designer Dhruv Kapoor. her post-streetwear outfit — her games of tailoring, workwear and pop references turn out to be a quirky mix.

Behind the scenes he described the fall student collection (after some tests and tries, he opted for the combined format in January and September) as a play on softness and roughness, to the detriment of the latter, equating the contrasts of the lineup with the different traits of his personality.

Swapping the track for a mix of soundscapes, orchestral music and hip-hop, models sported loose-fit ripped denim ensembles and sportswear tracksuits. They mingled in sharp cuts with boxy blazers played against flared and elongated bottoms in plains, wearing dangling purple or crystal-studded brushstrokes, all paired with Marsèll shoes and Huma eyewear.

Bloody dress pants were layered under pleated overskirts for both men and women, hitting a trend which has been seen elsewhere this Milanese season. A purple version was paired with form-fitting lace underwear and a printed shirt.

A closer look would reveal that it is part of a must-see-now-and-see-now capsule collection buy now developed with the Godzilla franchise — appealing enough for fans of Kapoor's pop outfit in Japan or the United States, his strongest markets.

"Godzilla has a very negative and monstrous thing attached to it, it was about running this [side] around and accept this version as well,” the designer said backstage.