The new collaboration between Zara and Italian designer Stefano Pilati comes as no surprise, and that’s a good thing, actually. We say it is not surprising because we always know that from Stefano we can only receive good taste. With a career that has included creative directorships at iconic labels such as Yves Saint Laurent and Ermenegildo Zegna, Pilati has proven to have a keen eye for sophisticated fashion, and her new collaboration with Zara is no exception.
Zara, known for democratizing fashion trends, has found in Pilati a collaborator who elevates its proposal to the levels of haute couture, without the garments having prices of several zeros. Now together, they offer their clients various unique pieces that demonstrate the totally natural synergy that emerged from this collaboration, where haute couture is intertwined with accessibility. The new collection’s photos were taken in New York by fashion photographer Steve Miesel, and portrais a Stefano with world-famous supermodel Gisele Bündchen.
Striped Frill Front Shirt by Zara x Stefano Pilati
One of the first pieces that caught our attention, after attending the presentation of this beautiful collection, is the Zara x Pilati Striped Frill Front Shirt, which is made with a luxurious fabric that includes 24% natural silk. The ruffle detail on the front stands out, and the black striped pattern on natural white fabric that elongates the figure.
Stefano suggests combining them with the Zara x Pilati Wool Blend Strawberry Blazer, in black with a printed pattern of small strawberries. The shirt is priced at $129, and the blazer sells for $169. Both are available now in Zara stores in the United States.
100% Leather Pants by Zara x Stefano Pilati
These leather pants, made with 100% genuine and natural leather, encapsulate that duality, almost unisex or gender-fluid, always rebellious and elegant, of the Zara x Stefano Pilati collection. The mid-cut has pronounced seams and the legs flare as they go down towards the ankle.
The leather finish is shiny, which makes these pants the perfect centerpiece for a party outfit, a casual cocktail, or an event where you want to show that you are a relaxed and daring woman.
Liz Taylor Would Wear This Stefano Pilati Coat
This Zara x Stefano Pilati coat is a true gem for any fashion lover. Its design, with lush synthetic fur and an oversized cut, evokes sophistication and elegance with an Old Hollywood style. I can imagine Tilda Swinton, Kate Blanchet or even Elizabeth Taylor herself wearing this beautiful coat on an Oscars red carpet.
Oversized coats are one of the strongest trends in the fashion industry during this fall-winter 2024 season, due to the sophistication and wildness they exude. Estefano Pilati has perfectly interpreted the spirit in which, in my opinion, it is the jewel in the crown in his Zara collection. Don’t be intimidated by the exuberance of this coat, which you can find at Zara stores across the United States for just $329. Some of the pieces are selling really fast… like, everybody want then, and you don’t wanna go FOMOed, right?
