As a designer and creative architect of style, Alberto Marani is a favorite of Carine Roitfeld and the man behind a few of the most coveted brands in her closet. Marani was born in the picturesque coastal city of San Remo, Italy, where his primary influence and inspiration was Le Corbusier, a close friend of his father and a pioneer of the school we now call Modern architecture or the International Style. An ideal student, Marani absorbed Le Corbusier’s strong lines and structure, incorporating these characteristics into his work throughout his career at houses like Gianfranco Ferré and Christian Dior Haute Couture and Prêt-à-Porter.
More recently Marani’s own label released a limited edition knitwear collection that has gained somewhat of a cult following. The relaunch of his collection included large tasseled skirts inspired by hyena trainers in Nigeria, very tribal, combining the complexity of the tassel and the ethnic look with the simplicity of form and function. These are sensual designs to be worn with a fitted or cropped sleeveless tshirt and sure to be acquired by the most fashion conscious women in the world. It is no wonder that Alberto Marani is one of Carine’s favorites, like minds seem to find one another. Who knows what the future holds for either of them but perhaps collaboration is in the works for these two visionary forces.
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