The Ermanno Scervino collections always seem to be BDMOTP favorites. Perhaps its the elegance in which the designs always seem to balance out perfectly. A classic, tailored Italian brand with just enough trend to make it relevant and consistently modern. The SS 16 collection was no different, and don’t tell anyone, but Scervino, as per usual, was a clear and direct favorite, and here’s why:

The traditional suits as had an edgy touch this year: texture, texture and more texture. We loved the ruched and bunched fabric, the cuts and squares set onto the fabric and rough etchings.

Brief glints of shimmery silver threads were lined into some of the more casual looks, catching the light at just the right moment for an added gleam.

The baggy pant was officially brought back. Gone (or, at least in Ermanno’s mind) are the skinny pants, making way for a more relaxed look. Conversely, shorter, more tailored blazers and motorcycle leather jackets were more form-fitting to offset the wider pant leg. Interesting color choices and patterns were put together, like a pale pink with army green, stripes with baby blue leather or houndstooth with camoflauge…and surprisingly, it really worked.

And finally a show this season with a diverse-looking collection of models who seemed to actually indulge in an occasional plate of pasta.

The Scervino man is cool, calm and collected…isn’t that what we all hope to be?

Post by Lori Zaino and photos from Ermanno Scervino.