Movement artist and choreographer Seirian Griffiths – who performed in the Corneliani show – mirrors this fluidity in his own work. Photographed with his skateboard, which he uses as a fun way to travel between projects, he embodies off-duty elegance, wearing layered knitwear, slacks and a slimline bomber jacket. ‘Clothing plays a huge role in shaping the choices I make,’ he says. ‘How garments respond to motion can enhance certain qualities and sensations. On the other hand, having clothes that hang in a certain way and hold an elegance of shape can lend a sense of assurance within stillness.’

The collection’s colour palette is rooted in classic tones – greys, browns and blacks – while less conventional shades of antique pink, moss green and lime offer quiet nods to individuality. Texture, tactility and craftsmanship embody quiet luxury in the form of mélange yarns, gradient knits, soft leathers and sophisticated tailoring.

This reverence for craftsmanship is echoed by designer and Royal College of Art student Octave Cusinberche. Raised in rural France, he developed a passion for dry stone wall preservation and the traditional craft of letter carving in stone. His world is one of natural forms and enduring materials, much like Corneliani’s. Aptly dressed in contrasting shades of grey, his wide-fit, tailored trousers are paired with a ribbed-knit turtleneck, bomber jacket and beanie to present a relaxed look with a sporty twist.

‘I like wearing soft tones that complement the colour of the stone I am working with, as they help to conceal the dust,’ he explains. ‘Most of my working clothes bear traces of wear from past projects that I love. The Corneliani clothes are something I can wear outside my workshop or construction site without having to change my personality. They are made with intricate craftsmanship which, in a way, complements the work I produce.’

And finally, there is Federico Siviero, an energy strategist and cyclist, whose life is marked by motion. ‘When I cycle, I feel free. If I do not move, I feel low in energy. It helps my mental wellbeing and, for me, it is a form of meditation,’ he reflects. Pictured beside a sleek road bicycle, wearing moss-green trousers coupled with a soft polo shirt and single-breasted woollen coat, he describes the outfit as elegant, relaxed and comfortable enough for a short commute – ‘from home to the local pub, for sure!’

What unites these four is not what they do, but how they live. As whole selves, where work and home, intellect and play, elegance and ease are not contradictions but companions. Corneliani’s autumn/winter collection doesn’t just dress this new reality, it defines it. Where refined design meets lived experience, and where being many things at once is no longer divergence, but beauty.

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