Gianfranco Ferré: Argentina, tradition and allure

Argentina is the southernmost country in Latin America, significantly influenced by Europe, which has left a deep mark on this land.

"Fatal tango, superb and brusque. Notes dragged lazily on a misty keyboard. Severe and sad tango. Tango of threat. Dance of love and death."
Ricardo Güiraldes, 1911

"If instead the skirt is full length, it features thickly pleated flounces in iridescent silk faille. The result is a dancing effect, complete with irresistible rustle more seductive than a milonga…"
Gianfranco Ferré
Women's RTW,
FW 2005

“I like to portray contemporary femininity in its multiple manners and expressions. A femininity refined and romantic."
Gianfranco Ferré
Women's RTW,
FW 2005

Patagonia with its wild beauty: mountains, glaciers, and endless steppes. Nature dominates, offering breathtaking landscapes and starry nights that enchant and inspire adventures.

"...Studded with crystals shining like stars in the clear Patagonia sky…"
Gianfranco Ferré
Women's RTW,
FW 2005

The pampas - in the indigenous language "regions of plains" - with their ochre and beige tones, host the gauchos, iconic South American cowboys, master horsemen in a nomadic world.

"I am a gaucho and understand it well... Neither the snake bites me, nor does the sun burn my forehead." 
José Hernández, El Gaucho Martín Fierro, 1872.

The wool poncho is one of the symbols of their cultural identity.

The botas de potro are typical Argentine boots, designed for outdoor activities and horseback riding, with thick leather and sturdy soles to protect against thorns and ensure stability when riding.

For gauchos, belts hold practical and symbolic value: the pockets, useful for field work, are adorned with artisanal decorations.