Gilberto Calzolari SS22 collection - three inspirations combined; never-ending Summers spent at the seaside, and in my mind I see the colorful clothes with bright floral prints that my mother use to wear, and on the other hand, I was inspired by the Summer breeze of the French Riviera in the 1960s: the years of icons such as Brigitte Bardot, directors such as Roger Vadim and avant-garde designers such as Pierre Cardin. Hence, the title of the collection, "Conte d’été” (A Summer’s Tale), another cinematic reference (Éric Rohmer) in the name of a delicate and nostalgic memory. Finally, the third source of inspiration is strongly linked to the DNA of my brand, deeply rooted in the Milanese humus where I took my first creative steps in the world of fashion, shaped by the image of a sophisticated and aristocratic woman, open to the most diverse cultural trends and international influences.

Designer Gilberto Calzolari

Gilberto Calzolari is a high-end prêt-à-porter brand made in Italy with a “green” heart that believes that elegance and beauty must go hand in hand with respect for our planet. His style is represented by a glamorous and timeless design expressed in a refined silhouette of clean lines, exquisite details and unexpected combinations. Precious fabrics, complemented by the highest quality in production techniques and tailoring craftsmanship, bear the hallmarks of a brand with a strong identity and code of ethics in tune with the needs of contemporary living, where innovation and environmental sustainability meet the creativity and elegance for which Made in Italy is known around the world, against the prevailing practices of today’s fast fashion.