Inspired by the Phalaenopsis orchid, the emblem of Genny, and the artistry of Marc Quinn, whose work was featured on the runway, Sara Cavazza Facchini explores a kinship between the curves of its petals and the curves of women. In the outer edge of the corolla, one can see the rounded line of shoulders, while the bold descent toward the pistil, when viewed upside down, recalls the belly of the Mother Goddess.
Marc Quinn: “The curves of an orchid are like a drawing in space: they have an elegance and simplicity that are rarely found in art.”
From this comes the idea of building the entire collection around a new concept of feminine curvature. The waves of the sea become the edges, collars, and cuffs of a sophisticated green gauze shirt, but also the hem of a delightful organza dress and new harem pants that dance freely around the ankle. The petals of the orchid bend, come to life, and open up in the complex constructions of organza bustiers to be worn over masculine trousers, or in a pure white bodysuit with a sculptural corolla around the décolleté. Stripes take on the role of the flower’s stem, while different kinds of pleats are interwoven with asymmetries and bias cuts for chiffon dresses, circular shapes for a trench-gilet, and animated hems in jersey or gauze garments.
Everything is soft, like an affectionate embrace. The materials – including the precious Chantilly lace of a refined masculine shirt with contrasting borders – follow this new variable geometry of the curved line. The colors follow a chromatic logic based on white, green, blush pink, light blue, or salmon, but they vibrate in the same hue with different intensities from top to bottom or vice versa.
There is a singular print: a full-floral all-over of intertwined orchids over the brand’s iconic Block Chain motif. In the same spirit, the Genny Bag comes embroidered all over with flowers. An essential accessory is the semi-circular woven leather crossbody bag with a leather tassel.
The footwear collection ranges from mules embellished with delicate nappa orchids, to high-heeled flip-flops accented with floral micropavé, and a modern reimagining of the vintage Genny pump with a rounded mid-heel.
Completing the narrative, jewelry pieces draw inspiration from Marc Quinn’s monumental “Light Into Life” sculpture. Necklaces, rings, hair combs, and headbands celebrate the most profound feminine curves, those of the heart and the mind, offering a graceful homage to the power and beauty of women.
