Maria McManus Pre-Fall 2023
For pre-fall, sustainable luxury designer Maria McManus was directly inspired by the drama of Michelangelo Antonioni "The Red Desert," or "Il Deserto Rosso," for the film's themes of "human alienation in a rapidly changing and modernizing world" (parallel issues from designer to today) as well as for the director's splashes of saturated color on neutral backdrops and landscapes.
"It's set in the 60s in northern Italy and has a very beautiful landscape industrial — every shot is very neutral in the background but then Monica Vitti would come in an exceptional outfit and there would be some hot flashes. There's a scene towards the end where an entire room is in shades of pale pink,” said McManus, who walked through the collection in pops of monochromatic peony hues (a button-up signature, sheer crepe skirt or one-shoulder knit tank top) amid her refined neutral-toned assortment.
Known for her philosophy of "buying fewer, better-made clothes and wearing them often", the designer provided a solid assortment of practical and fashionable wardrobes. McManus' updated uniform outfit came in the form of GOTS-certified high-twist organic cotton carpenter pants with matching buttonholes (as well as new chambray sets) while his cashmere-blend knitwear Exclusive recycled and organic cotton plush have been carried over. - summery vibe in the form of an oversized cardigan, sheer gauge dresses and mesh overlays.
"It's all about the quality and luxury of the clothes," she said of of the brand's sustainable practices, production and materials, which could be seen through her season's miniskirt, photographed upside down to show its detail.
"Our trench coat is a great example of how all the components fit together. [ The bodice lining] is a Cupro cotton blend, the sleeve is Cupro so it's easy to pull on, and [the base] is Japanese high-twist organic cotton, which wasn't available until six years ago. These particular buttons are made from urea, which is made from potato starch, because most buttons are polyester, which I don't want to use - you have billions of them floating around in our oceans right now."
Another couture standout came in the form of an updated costume consisting of a white single-breasted blazer with button-up closure at the top (which is said to be made of Corzo nut) with a matching full-length skirt with trouser detailing.
For pre-fall, sustainable luxury designer Maria McManus was directly inspired by the drama of Michelangelo Antonioni "The Red Desert," or "Il Deserto Rosso," for the film's themes of "human alienation in a rapidly changing and modernizing world" (parallel issues from designer to today) as well as for the director's splashes of saturated color on neutral backdrops and landscapes.
"It's set in the 60s in northern Italy and has a very beautiful landscape industrial — every shot is very neutral in the background but then Monica Vitti would come in an exceptional outfit and there would be some hot flashes. There's a scene towards the end where an entire room is in shades of pale pink,” said McManus, who walked through the collection in pops of monochromatic peony hues (a button-up signature, sheer crepe skirt or one-shoulder knit tank top) amid her refined neutral-toned assortment.
Known for her philosophy of "buying fewer, better-made clothes and wearing them often", the designer provided a solid assortment of practical and fashionable wardrobes. McManus' updated uniform outfit came in the form of GOTS-certified high-twist organic cotton carpenter pants with matching buttonholes (as well as new chambray sets) while his cashmere-blend knitwear Exclusive recycled and organic cotton plush have been carried over. - summery vibe in the form of an oversized cardigan, sheer gauge dresses and mesh overlays.
"It's all about the quality and luxury of the clothes," she said of of the brand's sustainable practices, production and materials, which could be seen through her season's miniskirt, photographed upside down to show its detail.
"Our trench coat is a great example of how all the components fit together. [ The bodice lining] is a Cupro cotton blend, the sleeve is Cupro so it's easy to pull on, and [the base] is Japanese high-twist organic cotton, which wasn't available until six years ago. These particular buttons are made from urea, which is made from potato starch, because most buttons are polyester, which I don't want to use - you have billions of them floating around in our oceans right now."
Another couture standout came in the form of an updated costume consisting of a white single-breasted blazer with button-up closure at the top (which is said to be made of Corzo nut) with a matching full-length skirt with trouser detailing.
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