When Paul Andrew made his debut at Sergio Rossi again in February, the artistic director had a definite mission for the model: To mix artwork, craft and know-how.
Now, for his spring ’26 presentation, Andrew is embracing the artwork aspect of the equation. As we speak at Milan Trend Week, the designer will unveil a collaboration with artist Richard Zinon, who has created an set up of canvases, turning Sergio Rossi‘s showroom into an artwork gallery.
The creatives met by way of Cadogan Gallery after Andrew moved to Milan — and a brand new partnership took flight. “It began out with some smaller items, after which I used to be asking him to create one thing very formidable,” Andrew recalled. “The work are of large scale, and the footwear are taking inspiration from Richard’s extraordinary gestural brush strokes. The paint itself, in sure instances, could be very thick. There’s this unimaginable texture and dimension to the work, which I assumed could possibly be fascinating to imitate with footwear that observe the colour palette.”
Whereas the venture marked Zinon’s first venture with a footwear model, the artist stated he shortly realized how the 2 worlds intersected. “Now to see the house along with the designs, it’s actually come collectively superbly,” the artist stated.
Andrew’s new assortment facilities on sculptural designs, from wedges with cutout arches to flared heels and cone bases that match firmly into the architectural theme.
One standout type, with its elongated pointed nipped toe, is crafted in carbon fiber and galvanized in a automotive manufacturing unit. “These curvaceous, female varieties and sinuous traces are coming from the paintings in an summary approach,” Andrew stated.
One other distinctive look is crafted from wooden that was repurposed from a fallen forest within the northern a part of Milan — after which mixed with a galvanized chrome heel and embossed ostrich. “You see the shape is kind of mimicking what is going on with a portray,” Andrew stated.
Sergio Rossi has at all times been recognized for its use of rhinestones.
The Serpentine is impressed by Zaha Hadid’s “Elastika,” and the wedge options sweeping, curvaceous cutouts. It’s additionally provided in metallic chrome, gold and in suede pavé with Swarovski rhinestones.
The archives as soon as once more served as a serious inspiration for the designer, and Andrew reworked wovens and an archival slingback for the brand new season.
An up to date model of the Sergio Rossi slingback
An archival higher is reimagined with interlaced straps.
Loafers and ballerinas additionally tackle a brand new softness for spring,
Sergio Rossi spring ’26 loafers
