Can Paul Andrew ‘own leather’ for Salvatore Ferragamo?
Paul Andrew, Italian luxury goods brand’s creative director, presents sophisticated, utilitarian menswear and striking leather womenswear at launch in Tokyo
I have a bad habit of poking everything. Tactile interest is of immense importance to me when it comes to fashion collections, and the new Salvatore Ferragamo collection gave me plenty to poke and write about.
We were in Tokyo last month for the launch of the Italian luxury goods brand’s autumn/winter 2019 collection, which took place at the Ba-Tsu Art Gallery in Shibuya, and a dapper Paul Andrew welcomed editors to explore the collection and partake of champagne (journalists start drinking early).
The gallery, set up with jewel-hued partitions, showcased the creative director’s latest designs, which are centred around versatility and comfort.
For menswear, we saw deerskin, corduroy and technical wool gaberdine, with a loose but refined cut that simultaneously promotes comfort outdoors and utilitarian sophistication.
The new suit comes with a wider lapel and soft shoulders that offer more ease of movement, and is available in both Italian and British fabric.
The womenswear held more interest for me – and not just for obvious reasons.
Materials ranged from buttery soft nappa and suede to snake and lizard.