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This was no ordinary set; attendees entered through bathroom doors into a bright red, or rosso in Italian, public restroom. The show’s space foreshadowed the theme of the collection overall: intimacy and its many forms.

The theme is a bit jarring at first—the idea of a public toilet for inspiration—but Michele described it in the show notes as an in-between space of sorts—inherently private but shared just the same. It is personal, but commune, and that juxtaposition is explored within the collection, beginning with the show’s co-ed nature.

Innerwear Meets Outerwear

The ready-to-wear is intricate and detailed, just what we’d expect from Michele. He is, after all, a maximalist at the core. Elements of innerwear, like lace bodysuits worn unsnapped, nod to the theme of the collection, while high-waisted bottoms and other looks clearly reference 70s fashion.

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While Michele is not one to shy away from embellishment, with rivets and studs seen throughout the collection, at Michele’s xq0b0c69gnk valentino, the Rockstud, it seems, is dead.