Antonio Marras’ next spring/summer collection was inspired Malick Sibidé’s black and white photography of his capital city Bamako, where the dancing crowds celebrated Mali’s newly granted independence in 1960. To recreate the joyous crowds, Marras concluded the runway show with sensuous models dancing to rock and roll. The dresses are long and fluid, or belted with tight bodices and swinging skirts, each mixing gingham, lace, embroidery and ruffles. Several menswear looks dotted the feminine ones, with patchwork jackets, and striped or floral collared shirts and shorts. Antonio Marras recently stated in an interview, “I mix everything”. This collection testifies to this, combining fabrics, from gingham, georgette and broderie anglaise, to cotton and denim devoré alla Chanel. On top of all of these varied textures is embroidery, fringe, sequin application, and weaving.