Max Mara’s Ian Griffiths reveals her taste for elegant suits and men’s tailoring.
Max Mara is famous for its classic ensembles of cashmere coats and timeless beauty, not so much for following the latest trends.
Inspired by the 1920s, Griffiths reimagined the infamous Eileen Gray- one of the first female architects from the 20th century; and this collection mirrors Gray’s success rather than her personal sense of style. “The poverty of modern architecture stems from the atrophy of sensuality,” she said.
This range takes us on a vacation to the Côte d’Azur, with an emphasis on nautical stripes mixed with double-face cashmere outerwear with terrific tailoring. There was a mix of mid-length dresses slightly nipped at the waist- so 1930s, denim on denim paired with lace-up wedges, and a sleeveless white linen outfit detailed with navy is a pure perfection.
