Heaven Sent: Blumarine SS24

October 08, 2023

With a runway full of angels, butterflies, and gilded gowns, Blumarine Spring / Summer 2024 show transported us to heaven's gates. A sharp turn from Blumarine's previous ambiance of blazing flames and siren-filled waters, this season, Nicola Brognano explored an angelic lightness down a crisp white runway.

A romantic display characterized by dresses and subtly nude silhouettes, the garments were a bud of romance. Models were quite literally dressed as angels, donning sheer monochromatic pieces and adorned in gold and glittery accents. Flimsy jersey garments and lowly draped necklines were contrasted with gold bustiers, low waisted trousers, and PVC plastic dresses, presenting the naked body as a canvas for adornment than sexualization.

Text by Colleen Rodgers
Photos by Caitlan Hickey

The Blumarine classic butterfly motif was seen on bags, belts, earrings, tops and sequined thongs. The models waltzed down the runway to the beat of Lily Rose Depp's infamous song "World Class Sinner / I’m a Freak" from The Idol, adding a touch of ironic provocator to an otherwise saintly show. The show emphasized the duality of womanhood and humanity in general. A woman can feel just as feminine in the darkly femme fatale-esque pieces of last season as in the shimmering white numbers that made their way down the runway this season.

The romantic nature of the collection in comparison to previous shows once again raises Brognano’s central tenant: is this romantic sexyness or sexy romanticism? At the end of the day, does the difference matter? One can be both and that is innately feminine.

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