Gianfranco Ferré: Brazil, exuberant nature

Ferré immerses himself in the tropical magic of Brazil, a sunny and warm country that conveys richness through its culture and landscapes.

"As a modern alchemist, I have used technology to evoke the natural
world of the jungle, dreaming up magical spells and devices...

For Ferré, the research on materials is pure experimentation that opens expressive horizons balanced between innovation and experience, technology and craftsmanship. These can be characterized by a sophisticated manipulation of raw materials and their structures.

The extraordinary biodiversity of the Amazon is also reflected in the variety of plants and their leaves. Emerald giant leaves stand out against the sky, while smaller ones weave a living carpet on the ground.

"The surprise of a finely pleated scarf enveloping the body like a leaf."
Gianfranco Ferré
Women's RTW,
SS 1993

In the golden lands of Brazil, straw dances with the wind. Capim dourado, golden grass, weaves threads of gold between the fingers, evoking the warmth of the sun. And nature becomes everyday artifacts.

In the heart of the Amazon, flowers create an extraordinary palette of colors and scents.

"The mimicry of a magical crocodile, in a trompe-l'oeil embroidery and in combo with tulle, on bombers and jackets. Skirts knotted on a hip in a spontaneous fashion."
Gianfranco Ferré
Women's RTW,
SS 1993

The crocodile skin, with its fascinating texture and natural colors, has been explored by Ferré not only as a material but also as an aesthetic element.

"On the edge of fantasy, between imagination and memory, the real-fake plays back and forth with the fake-real. Cut in strips and set on knit, crocodile reveals a supple nature."
Gianfranco Ferré
Women's RTW,
AW 1989

"The coral-snake jacket shimmers with bright Harlequin hues."
Gianfranco Ferré
Women's RTW,
SS 2005

"Impressions of a journey around a wardrobe...with python and anaconda in bold and vibrant tones – The signs of an escape to distant lands."
Gianfranco Ferré

"The jaguar is the great feline of the Americas... This figure migrates from the wild environment to the ever-moving and fertile ground of culture, from clothing to city walls, from literature to music, from print to the body."
Micheliny Verunschk, 2021

The macaws, with their sunlit wings, streak through the blue skies like vivid brushstrokes in a natural painting. Their vibrant symphony of colors, between deep blue, emerald green, and fiery red, enchants like a rainbow in flight.

The toucan, another prominent inhabitant of the tropical forests, stands out with its black plumage and vibrantly colored beak, symbolizing beauty and exoticism in these lush environments.

Among the shades of a tropical land: the cocoa powder color, the ivory tone of cassava.

In the tropical Eden, the colors of the fruits are vibrantly sparkling: golden mango, fiery red cashew, pink guava, and orange papaya.

The Pano da Costa, a traditional Brazilian fabric of African origin, is distinguished by its vibrant stripes and has a spiritual significance. An amulet from birth to death, it has become a fashion symbol in Salvador and Rio de Janeiro.

"Exciting tropical colors. A carioca flair for contrasting stripes...Hot sensations for shirts in big orange, mango and passionfruit stripes. Alternately sheer and shiny, thanks to a special technique mixing organza and satin."
Gianfranco Ferré
Women's RTW,
SS 1993