Surrounded by the majestic snow-capped Alps, Milan is quite romantic in winter. And with fewer tourists this season, you can spend your days hassle-free exploring Italy’s fashion capital, from its iconic monuments and museums to its many designer boutiques, without the typical crowds. But if you need to dress up for that dream getaway, Italian knitwear store Malo, famous for its envy-worthy cashmere, is a must-see. styles for the latest climatic follies without bloodshed.
Handmade and hand-embroidered with the finest Italian thread, each piece is like an art painting to wear, such as comfortable maxicardigans, modern sweaters, stylish dresses, and more. We spoke to Nancy Marchini de Malo about the inspiration for the new luxury line. and the meticulous craftsmanship that has made the logo a favorite of Italians for more than five decades.
How would you describe the new collection and what is the inspiration?The new winter collection “Authentic Charme” is a tribute to the beauty of herbs, a must-have item that makes you look and feel beautiful. Just like Malo, where the exclusive charm and charm The main points of our rooms speak for themselves. They are pieces limited to an imperishable style, to be transmitted in time.
We believe the collection lives perfectly in the taste of “less is more” of minimalist and fashionable lofts in New York, or sumptuous apartments in northern Europe with giant bright spaces, but imbued with Italy’s rich history.
How does Italy motivate the designs and fabrics of the collection? Everything we produce tastes of Italy and we are incredibly proud of it. We are an Italian company with more than 50 years of history, the first to introduce cashmere yarn in Italy. the products are made in Malo, where the Italian traditions of the art of weaving have been kept intact for more than five decades. Malo in Latin means “to prefer” or to know how to do something special.
How would you describe the color palette? The winter collection follows the brand’s iconic milky white tones (Malo has been dubbed the “white cashmere gentleman”). The palette also includes grays, blues, beige and everlasting brown tones combined with other seasonal shades.
Cozy cashmere from Malo’s winter collection
Can you share more main points about textures/materials? We use the best herbal cashmere thread, the “white for white”, derived from hairy goats raised on the bloodless Mongolian plateaus that, thanks to the harsh winter temperatures, create this warm and fluffy undercoat. In addition to cashmere, we use fluffy wool, silk combined with cashmere and other fine fabrics.
Original sketch
Describe the procedure and how long it takes to create the part. Each piece begins with a homemade comic strip by the designer, followed by many steps of care and attention. Malo has preserved the old historic power looms within its production facilities. The weaving procedure allows the yarn not to be under pressure by creating soft, high-quality knitwear.
Malo’s Italian craftsmanship is expressed through homemade embroidery.
The chaining stages are done manually, hours and hours to “assemble” the sweaters and create a garment. Even the washing and ironing stages are carried out with committed staff and qualified eco-sustainable products.
As if you need more excuses for an epic shopping spree in Milan, check out the full collection online. . . and prepare your wardrobe for the ultimate Italian souvenir.