As a seasoned gamer who’s spent countless hours navigating the virtual runways of fashion games, the real-life debut of Stefano Pilati’s eponymous collection for Zara feels like a triumphant level-up! After years of virtually styling models in his designs for brands like Armani, Prada, Miu Miu, YSL, Ermenegildo Zegna, Agnona, and even Fendi, it’s thrilling to finally see his creations on the racks of my favorite affordable fashion destination.
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Designer Stefano Pilati, previously of Yves Saint Laurent, is at last debuting ready-to-wear pieces under his personal brand, as part of a new capsule collection for Zara. The grand launch is scheduled for tomorrow.
Beginning October 3rd, both in stores and online, the eagerly anticipated Stefano Pilati x Zara collaboration is set to debut! Priced from $17.90 to an impressive $699, this collection offers a wide range of women’s, men’s wear, and accessories. For instance, you can grab striped socks for just $17.90, while the black leather statement jacket with oversized metal eyelets costs $399. Notable pieces include an embellished sheer halterneck dress designed to be worn with trousers or other bottoms underneath, a deep-V jumpsuit, stylish tuxedo blazers and pants in relaxed fits, leather pants and skirts, over-the-knee lace-up boots, faux fur coats, and more. Some men’s pieces are already available on the brand’s website.
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Zara’s new designer collaboration injects a fun twist, featuring strawberry and banana-patterned silk blouses and trousers, ruffled button-down shirts, mesh tanks and long-sleeved tops, jackets adorned with large grommets, rainbow-striped pants, and a coat with frayed edges and an impressive collar, all in vibrant colors.
As a dedicated follower, I’ve been captivated by Pilati’s recent Instagram post where he elucidates his design philosophy. He stated, “I’ve consistently viewed fashion as a tool for expression, application, and engagement with sociological matters, occasionally political, undeniably philosophical. Words aren’t always necessary; symbolism through design and subtle gestures can carry immense power. Infusing anti-conformity into my creations allows me to steer clear of the conventional bourgeois luxury stereotype.
In his Zara collection, you’ll find those styling cues represented through fashion items like oversized blazers, tailored trousers with fuller shapes, classic striped button-down shirts with a rounded collar, and pieces featuring plaid or houndstooth patterns (or a combination of both). In the accompanying lookbook, you’ll discover layered mesh garments under timeless cardigans, as well as stylish sunglasses inspired by the ’60s and ’80s, and coordinated earrings from those eras.
In this campaign, Pilati’s designs for Zara are vividly portrayed in a striking black-and-white setting, captured by renowned photographer Steven Meisel. The images feature supermodel Gisele Bundchen and the designer himself.
Following his success at Armani, Prada, and Miu Miu, the Italian designer took charge of YSL from 2004 to 2012. After this tenure, he moved on to Ermenegildo Zegna, where he oversaw both the couture collections and the Agnona women’s line until 2023. In 2017, he introduced his own unisex label, Random Identities. More recently, in 2023, he designed a capsule collection for Fendi.
Have a look at the complete Stefano Pilati x Zara collaboration lookbook displayed in the gallery above. Below, find our top selections from this anticipated collection which are likely to be quickly sold out.
Stefano Pilati x Zara Collection: Shop the Best Pieces
The collaboration between Stefano Pilati and Zara will debut on October 3rd, both in physical stores and online at Zara.com. Some men’s pieces from this collection are currently accessible on Zara’s website.
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2024-10-03 04:24