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It would be pretty difficult to mistake fashion for furniture, right? Not at Diego Binetti’s Fall/Winter 2011 presentation, where the furniture was inextricably
intertwined with the clothes on show. A vast mobile of wire hands and glasses hung from the ceiling as models lounged on sculpted chairs. This
season, Binetti was inspired by cubism and by the 1920s fashion that followed the movement. Each of Binetti’s Demoiselles d’ NYC hair was covered by
a black turban complete with top knot and given a modern edge thanks to wire inserts. The collection centered on an industrial palette - black, white and
metallic with flourishes of pink and red. It was the ambush of detail that made us stop and stare.
Prints and embellishments in the form of feathers, sequins and fringing featured highly. Highlights included a long black and white sleeveless open tunic
with ostrich feather fringe, a delicate homage to the decadent 20s. The marbleized boxy dress with its contrasting tie-dye sequin sleeves, metallic cluster
rings and moody print was busy but artistically balanced. As was the Rorschach printed short sleeve bodice and draped mid-calf skirt in gold and black
floral sequin. It’s clear that Binetti can take opulent to a whole new level while balancing heavy embellishments and statement prints all at once. Yet, such
is his talent, he can also produce more restrained pieces. A black floor length gown adorned with coque fringe feathers from head to toe was avant-
garde, but still classically elegant. As was the darkly complex draped floral sequin skirt and high necked black silk blouse. Nails were a sculptural
masterpiece in sanguine hues and served to reassure us that Binetti doesn’t do things by halves.
Binetti bridges the fine line between artist and fashion designer. His designs may well be more suited installed in an art gallery than out roaming city
streets, but the designer’s technical know-how and creative vision are not to be missed.
intertwined with the clothes on show. A vast mobile of wire hands and glasses hung from the ceiling as models lounged on sculpted chairs. This
season, Binetti was inspired by cubism and by the 1920s fashion that followed the movement. Each of Binetti’s Demoiselles d’ NYC hair was covered by
a black turban complete with top knot and given a modern edge thanks to wire inserts. The collection centered on an industrial palette - black, white and
metallic with flourishes of pink and red. It was the ambush of detail that made us stop and stare.
Prints and embellishments in the form of feathers, sequins and fringing featured highly. Highlights included a long black and white sleeveless open tunic
with ostrich feather fringe, a delicate homage to the decadent 20s. The marbleized boxy dress with its contrasting tie-dye sequin sleeves, metallic cluster
rings and moody print was busy but artistically balanced. As was the Rorschach printed short sleeve bodice and draped mid-calf skirt in gold and black
floral sequin. It’s clear that Binetti can take opulent to a whole new level while balancing heavy embellishments and statement prints all at once. Yet, such
is his talent, he can also produce more restrained pieces. A black floor length gown adorned with coque fringe feathers from head to toe was avant-
garde, but still classically elegant. As was the darkly complex draped floral sequin skirt and high necked black silk blouse. Nails were a sculptural
masterpiece in sanguine hues and served to reassure us that Binetti doesn’t do things by halves.
Binetti bridges the fine line between artist and fashion designer. His designs may well be more suited installed in an art gallery than out roaming city
streets, but the designer’s technical know-how and creative vision are not to be missed.
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POSTED February 13, 2011
Binetti Is a Modern Master for Fall 2011
Diego Binetti follows in the footsteps of Picasso to produce his own sculptural masterpieces
Diego Binetti follows in the footsteps of Picasso to produce his own sculptural masterpieces
By Isabella Redmond Styles
Photo Credit: Jennifer Sweeney