Fratelli Rossetti

Taking a page out of the Giuseppe Zanotti playbook, Fratelli Rosetti “entered the cosmos” in Fall/Winter 2022, albeit for an exploratory flight that is expected to lead to a more comprehensive journey next season.

The shoes were anchored by a series of what were described to me as “nodules” …tromp d’oeil studs of hand-knotted leather designed to look like metal. For Rossetti it is a way to reference the moment, nodding to the metallic glamor that has been in vogue in the past three seasons' collections and playing with new materials that offset the classic Rossetti designs. The colors of the sneakers and dress shoes were clean; patent black joined Bordeaux red and gun metal brown while silver studs on some pairs added a little bit of glitter. They were presented against a dramatic midnight sky backdrop, with guests encouraged to take advantage of the “Instagram moment” and promote the collection.

Listen to the Fratelli Rossetti narrative and you’ll constantly hear the contrast between tradition and innovation being emphasized. This season best exemplifies that contrast out of Rossetti’s recent collections…an important development for the brand given how rapidly the fashion landscape is changing. Look for further growth in the sneaker collection and a continuation of the metallic theme next season. We’ll always have Rossetti’s trademark loafers but it’s these more innovative shoes that will bring the brand to the next generation.

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