No. 21 Resort 2027: Back and Forth

by · WWD
No. 21 Resort 2027 CollectionCourtesy of No. 21

A top and a strapless dress, both layered with contrasting tulle and embellished with floral embroideries, were charged with a déjà vu feeling in the No. 21 resort 2027 collection, in which Alessandro Dell’Acqua didn’t hold back from referencing his own codes and nodding to his namesake brand of yore. 

Like many of his peers, the designer is sensing women’s desire to dress up again, but he tapped into the sentiment on his own terms. He conjured a covetable wardrobe of unfussy girly looks, avoiding any sugary effect by relying on his passion for feminine-masculine interplay. As a result, Dell’Acqua injected a generous dose of nonchalance and a cool vibe into the collection by having mannish pieces and sturdy fabrics clash with the dainty frocks, chiffon caftans, lingerie-inspired separates, flower prints and ruches that abounded.

Enter the crinkled, lace-trimmed skirts and frocks in pastel hues, their imperfect appeal amplified by their combination with oversize bomber jackets or biker options in meaty leather with a lived-in patina. Ditto for the flimsiness of crepe de chine frocks, laced tank tops and slipdresses colliding with canvas or nylon workwear, chunky cotton knits or mannish pleated pants.

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Satin moiré coats and balloon-shaped skirts stood out for their refined appearance and lightweight hand that exemplified Dell’Acqua’s goal of delivering “special, yet real garments for everyday life.”

In the same vein, the designer included feminine and practical looks that deceived the eyes at first, such as ruffled long dresses covered in rose prints that were crafted from nylon and came with matching anoraks. Also requiring closer inspection were full skirts with an inlaid lace construction evoking a tartan motif and the closing polka-dot pieces, whose surface came with layers of tulle worked in a 3D rosette-shaped pattern.