In a room overlooking the Tuileries, Gabriele Colangelo detailed the craftsmanship that went into his eponymous brand's fall 2024 collection.
He was proud of his use of braided leather nets, inspired by British ceramist Annie Turner, to construct a bomber jacket and skirt that he said symbolized a balance between strength and fragility.
Netting also formed the center part of a well-cut wool coat with structured sleeves, a feature that can be seen in most of the tailored garments in her collection. A two-dimensional pattern with a similar effect was printed on sheer organza dresses to create a fun visual illusion, with hand-cut edges to mimic the braided effect.
Another leading look was a casual beige knit suit, which from afar looked like it was made of corduroy. Colangelo also continued to offer a large number of luxurious capes, dresses, leather jackets and cozy outerwear made from jacquards woven with three types of yarns of different widths.
“For me, Giada means classic pieces rethought in a very contemporary way. There I work with the most beautiful materials and the manufacturing of the collection is amazing. This is more avant-garde as a collection and for slightly younger customers. I am an expert in textile research, here I can promote that aspect of my work,” said Colangelo, who has been creative director of Giada for almost a decade.
With the support of the Redstone Group, which owns Giada, Gabriele Colangelo runs four standalone stores in China and, since last season, the designer said he has been working on a plan to implement multi-brand retail for Redstone, which also owns Curiel and Yi, a contemporary Chinese Label.
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