The night opened with an enchanting performance by the legendary artist Andrea Bocelli, overlooking the magical cityscape. With his masterful voice accompanied by piano, he rendered four mesmerizing pieces, setting a magical tone for the fashion journey that followed.
The show featured a refreshingly diverse cast of models, including some of the most iconic faces in the industry. Natalia Vodianova, Imaan Hammam, Mariacarla Boscono, Vittoria Ceretti, Eva Herzigova, Irina Shayk, Paloma Elsesser, Ashley Graham, Gottmik, Bianca Balti, Stella Maxwell, Maye Musk, Soo Joo Park, Pat Cleveland, Jill Kortlee, Mona Tougaard, Neelam Gill, Jourdan Dunn, and Munroe Bergdorf gracefully glided down the runway as if they were floating across the Florentine skyline. Their collective impact celebrated the beauty of diversity and underscored the fashion industry’s commitment to inclusivity.
Under the visionary stylistic direction of Edward Enninful OBE, the “Runway Icons” show featured an awe-inspiring array of designs from renowned international brands, including 16Arlington, Alberta Ferretti, Alexander McQueen, Alexandre Vauthier, Amina Muaddi, Blumarine, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Chloé, Christian Louboutin, Christopher John Rogers, Coperni, Dolce & Gabbana, Ermanno Scervino, Fendi, Ferragamo, Ferrari, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Isabel Marant, Jacquemus, Jil Sander, Jimmy Choo, JW Anderson, Khaite, Loewe, Magda Butrym, Maison Margiela, Max Mara, Michael Kors, Moncler, Moschino, Mugler, Nensi Dojaka, Off-White, Paco Rabanne, Philosophy, Ralph Lauren, Ray-Ban, Richard Quinn, Rick Owens, Roberto Cavalli, Sacai, Stella McCartney, Stone Island, The Attico, The Row, Tom Ford, Valentino, Versace, Victoria Beckham, Vivienne Westwood, and Zimmermann.
These brands, both established and emerging, harmoniously blended their distinctive heritage with contemporary DNA to craft looks that were nothing short of iconic. Each creation bore the unique imprint of its designer, reflecting their artistic vision and style philosophy.
Set within the historic and picturesque backdrop of Piazzale Michelangelo, the fashion show unfolded to an uplifting soundtrack specially curated by Hale Zero. Amidst this breathtaking ambiance, over 1500 esteemed guests from the realms of creativity and fashion were taken on a remarkable journey of fashion and style through the decades.
To bring “Runway Icons” to life, LuisaViaRoma and British Vogue united industry legends, such as the esteemed Casting Director Piergiorgio Del Moro, the visionary makeup artist Pat McGrath, and the innovative hairstylist Sam McKnight. Their unparalleled expertise and creative prowess lent an extra layer of brilliance to the event, ensuring its resounding success.
As a testament to the significance of this momentous occasion, LuisaViaRoma celebrates “Runway Icons” with a series of Capsule Collection Drops in collaboration with a selection of the showcased brands. These exclusive collections, inspired by the overarching theme of the event and the unique aesthetics of each designer, unveil an extraordinary array of fashion masterpieces destined to captivate fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
Uncover the Event
A sneak peek into all that went down at the LuisaViaRoma x British Vogue Runway Icons Show.
Discover the Runway Icons Exclusives
Continuing the celebration of icons, LuisaViaRoma is releasing a series of exclusive capsule collection drops created in collaboration with showcased brands and will keep launching on the LuisaViaRoma website until November 2023, so be sure to stay tuned and secure the iconic looks you won’t find anywhere else.
