Skip to main content
BoF Logo

The Business of Fashion

Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.

No.21: Good Taste, Bad Taste and Rebellion

Alessandro Dell'Acqua's mix of ska, punk and ladylike glitz once again proved the strong signature the designer has developed at his line.
N21 Autumn/Winter 2018 | Source: Indigital
By
  • Angelo Flaccavento

MILAN, Italy — A black and white picture of a majorette in a sequinned costume and boyfriend's coat thrown over her shoulders stood out on Alessandro Dell'Acqua's No.21 moodboard today. The mix of masculine and feminine made sense for Dell'Acqua: one of the designer's signatures is his way with opposites and contrasts. A little less so was the kitschy idea of working class glam that one associates with majorettes, but Dell'Acqua made the best of it, dishing out a collection that toyed with ideas of good taste, bad taste and rebellion.

The mix of ska, punk and glitzy ladylike was catchy and charming, with outerwear being particularly outstanding. The line is doing very well commercially and this collection was full of strong pieces such as vinyl trousers, plaid shirts and feminine dresses with sparkly fringes. The only problem with Dell'Acqua is that a Prada/Miu Miu feel always creeps into his work and this happened again today — if a little less than usual. This is a good sign. Dell'Acqua has developed a strong signature with No.21. He just needs to finally let go of his reverence for Miuccia Prada. He is ready and capable.

In This Article

© 2024 The Business of Fashion. All rights reserved. For more information read our Terms & Conditions

More from Fashion Week
Independent show reviews from fashion’s top critics.

What I Learned From Fashion Month

From where aspirational customers are spending to Kering’s challenges and Richemont’s fashion revival, BoF’s editor-in-chief shares key takeaways from conversations with industry insiders in London, Milan and Paris.


view more

Subscribe to the BoF Daily Digest

The essential daily round-up of fashion news, analysis, and breaking news alerts.

The Business of Fashion

Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
CONNECT WITH US ON
BoF Professional - How to Turn Data Into Meaningful Customer Connections
© 2024 The Business of Fashion. All rights reserved. For more information read our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Accessibility Statement.
BoF Professional - How to Turn Data Into Meaningful Customer Connections