On the occasion of Milan Fashion Week, Fratelli Rossetti presented its collection “Shoe talks”, inspired by one of the most characteristic elements of Italian culture: active gestures during the conversation. The lively, typically Italian gestures described by Bruno Munari in the Dictionary of Italian Gestures, which highlight the most emblematic elements of Neapolitan culture, were decided to be transferred to the feet, developing eight stories describing its unspoken language – the kiss, the walk, the dance, the wait, the gentleman, the goodbye, the indecision, and the thought. During the presentation, the story about each model was accompanied by a short video shot by the famous photographer Giovanni Gastel.
In conjunction with the brand’s recent 70th anniversary, “Shoe Talks” was born as an anthem to “Made in Italy”, a value deeply rooted in the brand’s DNA, which is also reflected in the choice of venue for the event: a prestigious boutique at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, in the heart of Milan. In the fall-winter 2024/25 collection, the most famous gestures are represented by unique symbols that have become part of Fratelli Rossetti’s history.
The brand’s iconic Brera tassel moccasin interprets the kiss and comes in a Tartan version, available for both him and her, characterized by a laser treatment that gives the shoe a special “checked” effect. The final design, inspired by typical Scottish fabric, is created using perforations combined with different stitching lines.
As for the “dance,” the brand presented the same Brera model, but in embroidery, handmade on a loom. Multi-colored yarn embroidery details and patches representing the brand’s icons – tassels for Brera moccasins, stirrups for Magenta boots, and flowers for Hobo slippers – adorn the upper with a special three-dimensional pattern.
Indecision and waiting are represented by the Hobo and Dandy models, and the story of gestures ends with one of the new products of the season: the Mary Jane with a double strap. A model symbolizing femininity and suitable for all women seeking timeless, everyday elegance.
“Shoe Talks” renews the brand’s mission to combine a long tradition of craftsmanship with intense research into innovation, establishing Fratelli Rossetti as a reference point for those seeking excellence in Italian fashion. Discover more details about the event at www.fratellirossetti.com
