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elusive about fashion this balanced, and particularly about Tavãn
& Mitto designs, whether it is a lighter-than-air, layered dress or
a rigidly cropped pair of pants. Upon closer inspection the mystery is revealed-
that unfettered simplicity comes at no easy price. It means rigorous working
of fabrics and meticulous attention to tailoring. To create a garment whose
extravagant silhouette speaks for itself, the classic self-effacement of
the old-school Italian fashion aesthetic is almost necessary. Payam Tavãn
and Mike Mitto prove their belief that the work should be subservient to
the finished product. The white-contoured dusty rose trench shown in this
collection is reminiscent of 1950's Balenciaga simplicity, while possessing
none of its outdoor utility. While embracing tradition, its conventions
are cast to the side. There is also a certain intrinsic romanticism that
cannot help but show its colours, and historical reference runs even deeper
than I had imagined. Payam gives the denouement.
"The
collection is a tribute to painter-sculpter Emilia Metrovillia, Mike's
aunt, a dramatic character in her time. In this vein we explore the art
deco look of the 20's and 30's, for example, in the use of embroidered
chiffon."
For Spring/Summer 2003, Tavãn
& Mitto delivers a highly personal statement, and thankfully, one
that echoes sentiments readily accessible to the label's growing clientele.
Daniel Cox
Fashion Editor
Marek Wlazlo
Photographer
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