Some stitches unravel, forcing you to start over, and in that moment, you can almost hear your grandmother’s laughter. A dress you weren’t sure about becomes a favorite because of who you bought it with. The right song on the radio can bring tears and a smile at the same time. Marco Rambaldi Fall Winter 2025 collection speaks to these moments, memories woven into fabric, emotion stitched into every piece.
This collection is a tribute, but not just to biological mothers. Inspired by the work of Michela Murgia, it embraces chosen families, the queer community, and the matriarchal figures who shape lives in ways beyond convention. Chiara Tagliaferri, who collaborated with Murgia on Morgana, joins the cast, reinforcing themes of strength, legacy, and the power of alternative narratives. The collection also nods to Lea Vergine, one of the first female curators to reclaim forgotten artists and place them back into history. Her exhibition Future Memory serves as a guiding thread, honoring those who came before to build something new.
Vintage pieces reemerge from the past, resurfacing from family wardrobes to take their place on the runway. Old and new interact in a dynamic conversation, where heritage techniques become the foundation for fresh ideas. Knitwear carries geometric patterns that feel both familiar and unexpected, reminiscent of designs that have long existed but now appear in an entirely new light.
The Amazonian myth lingers in the background, evoking images of resilience and transformation. The idea of craftsmanship as both an act of care and invention takes center stage. Harmony does not come from staying still but from movement, from adaptation, from honoring the past while forging ahead. This season, textures and materials reflect this duality, Swarovski crystals catch the light, a nod to those guiding forces who shape personal histories. The scent of envy apples lingers, a reminder of sweetness and nostalgia, of endless days and familiar comforts. Bata ballerinas make an appearance, a quiet acknowledgment of childhood dreams and the arms that first offered balance.
Each piece carries a sense of storytelling, pulling from the intricate work of Ars Aemilia, the late 19th-century company that preserved Emilia’s needlework traditions. Here, craftsmanship remains a living art, not an artifact. Icelandic geometric knit motifs, braided tricot techniques passed down through generations, and the unmistakable diamond-patterned Argyle, once a symbol of lineage, now find a new interpretation.
Crochet takes center stage, with Granny squares transformed into structured jacquard fil coupé fabric, realized through a collaboration with Isa Seta. The brand’s signature printed mesh this season plays with trompe-l’œil effects, mimicking woven knitwear in a way that turns texture into an optical illusion.
