SS26 Womenswear - DANCING TIDES with Franceska Nuredini

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DANCING TIDES
*with Franceska Nuredini

written CHIDOZIE OBASI

Franceska Nuredini’s encounter with dance somewhat began as a joke. “As a child, I’d tried various sports, but my mother soon realised that dancing came naturally to me: I loved it and I also had a natural aptitude for it; I was very flexible,” she says. One day, Nuredini’s mother took her along for a trial lesson. “From that moment on, I literally immersed myself in my dance school: it became my whole world for seven years, years of intense study which, almost naturally, turned that passion into my career.”

Franceska wears a coat by DEAD COUTURE ICONS, a shirt by GRIFONI, skirts by MEIMEIJ and YALI, shoes by APEPAZZA, a hat by DOLCE&GABBANA, and jewellery by LAG WORLD

Combining dance and fashion becomes an innovative way of telling a story, and in this shoot, Nuredini felt at her best to convey such feelings. “Yes, I think this connection between these art forms has grown significantly,” she reflects. “Today, even in fashion, there is an ever-increasing need for expression and movement: the body is no longer merely a backdrop for the garment, but a narrative tool that brings life and meaning to what is worn.”

Nuredini sees herself as someone who works through my body and my image, but for her the creative process leading up to the final result is also fundamental. “I worked in a very comfortable and stimulating environment. The music also played an important role: it changed along with the outfits I was wearing and, as a result, my interpretation and the way I moved changed too,” she says. “Over the past seven years of work, I’ve had quite a few memorable experiences. Among the most significant was the last tour I undertook with the artist Elodie,” she freely admits. “It was an extremely fulfilling experience, both artistically and personally. On stage, I felt free to truly be myself, something that isn’t always a given in my line of work.”

On hopes, she speaks with unguarded honesty. “I sincerely hope that expression, in all its forms, continues to grow ever more,” she concludes. “Beauty and art should never stop evolving and transforming. And, of course, I hope to continue being a part of it myself.”

Franceska wears a dress by MAX ZARA STERCK and a skirt by DRUMOHR

Franceska wears a top by MICHAEL KORS, pants by DOLCE&GABBANA, shorts by MANUEL RITZ, and shoes by CASADEI

Franceska wears a top by DRUMOHR and a skirt and scarf by AVANT-TOI

Franceska wears a total look by MOSCHINO

photography COSIMO BUCCOLIERI via STUDIO REPOSSI
fashion director and stylist CHIDOZIE OBASI
head of production JESSICA LOVATO
fashion coordinators ALBERTO MICHISANTI + EDWARD PUSCA
make up DIANA DJURDJEVSKI via STUDIO REPOSSI
hair AMERICO TURTORO via MKS MILANO
talent FRANCESKA NUREDINNI via SOLO STUDIO MILANO
talent manager STEFANO MANCLOSSI
photography assistant ANTONIO CROTTI
fashion assistants SIMONA VERNAZZA + ANGELINA PERSIANI + SOFIA FARINA + CHARISSE ORDINARIA + LUIZA ANGELOVA + CHIARA DE BONIS

credits
all Images (c) LE MILE
and Cosimo Buccolieri

FW25 Womenswear - Shape Shifter with Mariana Goncalves

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SHAPE SHIFTER
*with Mariana Goncalves

written CHIDOZIE OBASI

Everything feels darker in the winter. Not only do the nights draw in earlier, but the inclination to wear muted tones over vibrant offerings is more prevalent in colder months. As far as separates are concerned, neutral washes tend to dominate this time of year; replacing summer-leaning textures and bright finishes for fabrications in charcoal and black. But it’s not all doom and gloom: a muted palette can look striking against the backdrop of the low sun on a bright fall day, plus they’re more practical for the transitioning periods. Wearing a dark trouser hides any dirt or sogginess that might inevitably gather at the hemlines should you be faced with impromptu downpour or hail—you don’t have to worry about dark pieces as much as lighter shades.

Mariana wears a blazer by DEAD COUTURE ICONS ANARCHIVE, a shirt by TOMMY HILFIGER, a bra by DOLCE&GABBANA, pants by RANDOM IDENTITIES by Stefano Pilati, shoes by FRAU, bags by TOD’S and a hat by STETSON

Mariana wears a dress by TORY BURCH, pants by QUARTOATTO, hats by MONTEGALLO, LORO PIANA and ARCHIVE, and jewellery by VOODOO JEWELS

Baggy silhouettes appear especially good when rendered in a sharp hue: key in Tory Burch’s body-hugging volumes, Brioni’s duty-heavy skirts, Max Mara’s wear-anywhere toppers, QuartoAtto’s fuss-free practicality, or Ferragamo’s airy staples. The constant yearn for versatility has made way for several styles, with seams that fit close to the body but feel light to the touch. So whether you invest in a high-street iteration (see Labo.Art, Frau and Gant), a more premium piece (courtesy of Tod’s and McQueen) or choose our preferred option, exploring the many pieces out there, know that timelessness and versatility are two investments that you will not regret making. Just ask the old man on the tube, and head below for LE MILE’s best offerings to master your transitional style. You’re welcome.

Mariana wears a jacket by DAVII, a top by MAX MARA, pants by DOLCE&GABBANA, a hat by TRIPPAT, jewellery by SWAROVSKI, a belt by GANT and tights by WOLFORD

Mariana wears a cardigan by TORY BURCH, a shirt by LOUIS VUITTON, shorts by RANDOM IDENTITIES by Stefano Pilati, pants by MORDECAI and glasses by CALVIN KLEIN JEANS

Mariana wears a coat by GIOVANNI GEROSA, a sweater by GAS JEANS, a shirt by TOMMY HILFIGER, a skirt by BRIONI, tights by CALZEDONIA and boots by GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI

Mariana wears a jumpsuit, shirt and shoes by MCQUEEN, and tights by CALZEDONIA

Mariana wears a blazer by MICHAEL KORS, a shirt and skirt by FERRAGAMO, a shirt by LABO.ART, shoes by A.BOCCA, a scarf by BRIONI and tights by CALZEDONIA

Mariana wears a cardigan by GANT, sweaters by TOMMY HILFIGER and MRZ, a maxi skirt by MAX MARA and a skirt by TORY BURCH

photography COSIMO BUCCOLIERI via STUDIO REPOSSI
fashion director and stylist CHIDOZIE OBASI
head of production JESSICA LOVATO
fashion coordinators ALBERTO MICHISANTI + EDWARD PUSCA
make up DIANA DJURDJEVSKI via STUDIO REPOSSI
hair DAVIDE NUCARA
model MARIANA GONCALVES via ELITE MILAN + ELITE MODEL WORLD
photography assistant ANTONIO CROTTI
production assistant LORIS VOTTERO
fashion assistants JÁZMIN TÖRÖK + ANGELINA PERSIANI + ALESSANDRO GIANESIN + CHARISSE ORDINARIA + PAULINA LUISE GRUNWALD + VALENTINA INVERARDI

credits
all Images (c) LE MILE
and Cosimo Buccolieri