At Venice’s picturesque Palazzo Ducale, Max Mara unveiled its Resort 2025 collection as an ode to the renowned merchant and traveler Marco Polo, marking the 700th anniversary of his death. Photo: MaxMara The collection encapsulated his life and the time he spent in Kublai Khan in Mongolia as an honorary advisor and diplomat, along with an homage to his travels to Constantinople, featuring wools in black, white, camel, along with woven patterns. The details not only served as a visual element, but also signified several religious emblems associated with Zoroastrian, Hinduism, and Yin and Yang.
Furthermore, the collection included parkas, trenches, velvet skirts, and turbans by renowned British milliner Stephen Jones, offering up looks for special occasions and journeys around the globe with an added touch of romanticism to connote a contemporary Marco Polo woman, or “Marcia Polo,” as creative director Ian Griffiths states. The eclectic collection was showcased at the masterpiece of gothic art, the Palazzo Ducale, further setting the scene and presenting an all-enamoring night at the palace. Palazzo Ducale was met with stars from around the globe including Kate Hudson, Yara Shahidi, Brie Larson, and Nicky Hilton, along with much-loved faces from the region including Balqees, Dima Sheikhly, and Ola Farahat among many others.
Balqees. Photo: Max Mara Nicky Hilton. Photo: Max Mara Kate Hudson.
Photo: Max Mara Brie Larson. Photo: Max Mara Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti. Phot.
