For Fall/Winter 2025-2026, Antonio Marras blended history, theater, and personal nostalgia, drawing inspiration from La Bella di Alghero, a long-forgotten melodrama from 1892. Envisioning a Barcelona-based theater troupe arriving in his hometown of Alghero, Marras departed from his usual layered aesthetic, embracing a more sensual, formfitting approach.

The show opened with black tiered pencil skirts, embroidered brassieres, and sharply tailored jackets, marking a new structural precision in Marras’ repertoire. The industrial venue, left intentionally bare, spotlighted the exquisite craftsmanship, allowing the rich textures, appliqués, and embellishments to shine against a predominantly black palette. Despite its darkness, the collection radiated warmth through Marras’ signature embroidery, layered fabrics, and shimmering sequins.The theatricality of the collection unfolded in column gowns featuring Marras’ own sketches and brushstrokes, as well as sheer chiffon pieces blossoming with romantic florals—motifs that extended even into menswear, seen in a printed bomber jacket paired with casual trousers. Patchwork, a house signature, took new form in an intricate blend of Prince-of-Wales checks, pinstripes, herringbone, and brocade, lending a storytelling depth to each garment.With dramatic artistry and an emotional connection to history, Marras’ latest collection felt like a love letter to forgotten stories and the timeless beauty of craftsmanship—a melodrama brought to life, not on stage, but on the runway. 

Source: Kendam