A chance encounter on a misty London evening over aperitifs sparked a creative fusion between Francesco Risso, Olaolu Slawn, and Soldier Boyfriend. Hailing from disparate corners of the world, their meeting ignited The Pink Sun, a month-long artist residency where the trio converged in a shared studio, blending opulent historical influences with the urgent, unfiltered energy of underground culture.
The Salon—a moment that transcends the confines of the studio—brings this ethos to life within Marni’s FW25 collection. Our home, transformed into a living canvas, layers the past, present, and future of Marni into one singular expression. Within these walls, the creative process unfolds in the same exuberant spirit of that initial communion—underscored by the smoky atmosphere of a Milanese cafe, complemented with MARTINI vermouth spritzes. The Salon represents our unwavering dedication to craft, marrying the Marni we first glimpsed and the Marni we have since shaped, cherished, and reimagined. A continuous evolution, sculpted by the hands of many, designed to be treasured and preserved.
Presented as a dynamic fable, the show is a celebration of the transformative power of the creative process, joyously disrupting the boundaries between form and essence: a wolf’s hide morphs into a finely tailored suit, flowers bloom from satin dresses, tufts of fur cascade from garments, like a creature from a fantastical storybook. This body of work is seamlessly woven into everyday life, yet infused with the fantasies of three artists’ boundless creativity. Dare to dream.
Welcome to The Pink Sun.
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SHOW CREDITS
Styling: Carlos Nazario at Art Partners
Musical Director: Dev Hynes
Casting Director: Midland Agency
Hair: Massimo Gamba at Blend Management using PAUL MITCHELL
Makeup: Yadim at Art Partners
Skincare: Orveda
Aperitivo by MARTINI
