There is an art to dressing in the cooler months. Aside from the obvious temperature regulation, it can be difficult to strike a balance of just the right layers. Mass-market labels often sacrifice style for warmth and coverage, forgoing the satisfaction of good design for convenience. Enter a slow-and-steady studio practiced in the antithesis of this model: Asciari. Based in Sicily, this family-run clothing label has perfected the union of form and function with an old-world twist.
Designed by Pietro, Federica and Marta Mazzettini, Asciari’s collections feel like a favorite pajama despite their tailored cuts and clean silhouettes. Part of this magic comes down to the structure of the garments. Their jackets, dresses, and shirts are informed by centuries-old heritage of atelier design. Along with Asciari’s preference for exquisite Loro Piana fabrics this collection is greater than the sum of its parts. Asciari challenges contemporary notions of comfort over polish, arguing not only that you can have both, but that every occasion can, and should, be met with style.
“You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.”
— Edith Head
