Sylvio Giardina Reveals Tangram Geometry In FW16 Collection

I remembered when I was a child
in primary school, the teacher taught us the basics of geometry using the
“tangram” device, which is an ancient Chinese puzzle obtained by dissecting a
square into seven geometric shapes. We were given the challenge to use our
imagination and create objects or animals bound by the mathematics of these
shapes. Paris-based designer Sylvio Giardina uses the “pulling apart to recreate”concept of a tangram and gives
it a new light for his FW16 collection, called SEVEN.
Contrary to Giardina’s previous dark
and mysterious imageries, SEVEN adapts a modern-fantasy vibe. The collection is
conceived on the definition of geometric shapes, yearning to break with strict
rules in order to build dynamic geometries and ever-changing volumes. “Irregular
cuts outline essential lines, asymmetrical hems and necklines of knit and satin
dresses or trace velvet and vinyl intarsia on outerwear and slip dresses,
reproducing alluring architectures.
As for colour palette, FW16
season is focused on black, blue and dove rendered on shiny fabrics such as
satin, knit and jersey, or are matched with velvet lace brocade and
neoprene-knit. It gives an overall feel of edgy minimalism, dazzled with
feminine elegance. Geometric shape-defined accessories, by default are needed
to complete the tangram-ideology. “The earrings evoke small constellations and
the peculiar brooches on the outfits give way to edgy shapes”, arousing not
only the wearer’s creativity, but also channeling the fantastic retro-60’s mod
motifs.













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