Iconic. How many times have we read or heard this adjective associated with a dress or an accessory.

But there is a lot of history and literature on the meaning of ‘iconic’, and especially a lot on Made in Italy. 

The first definition we can come up with is ‘timeless’, just as in the famous phrase by Madame Chanel: ‘fashion comes and goes but style is forever’. Forever is the buzzword. It’s something or someone to aspire to, which helps us navigate our days as well as big occasions; it’s a sort of North Star of style. It has a very specific meaning and conveys values that we acquire ourselves when we wear it.

Let’s discover together all the iconic Rinascimento dresses and the stories that inspired them.

The long dress

Synonymous with timeless femininity and the icon of special occasions, the long dress is worn by the greatest Italian personalities at the most prestigious events. It’s also the garment that established the supremacy of Made in Italy tailoring in fashion.

The stylish short dress

The ‘short babydoll dress’ is the symbol of women’s emancipation and empowerment. The female body is no longer an object of scandal or to be guarded with modesty. The dress becomes the instrument of a renewed self-confidence that women wear with courage and grit.

The sheath dress

To call it iconic is perhaps reductive for this dress that screams femininity and elegance. Beyond time, beyond seasons, beyond fashion. It enhances every body shape and is immune to circumstance and occasion.

The jumpsuit

Versatile, elegant and comfortable. The jumpsuit is contemporary, feminine and has great personality. It borrows materials and designs from sportswear as well as haute couture. Suitable for glam as well as everyday wear. Choose this to amaze and be amazed.

The midi dress

The midi dress that leaves the ankles uncovered up to mid-calf has revolutionised the fashion world since the ‘40s and ‘50s. Its length below the knee makes the midi dress suitable for every occasion, from informal to work events.