Neoclassic Impressions
D-house laboratorio urbano opens its doors during Milan Design Week 2024 to present Neoclassic Impressions, the new project conceived by Vito Colacurcio and realized with the innovative microfiber Dinamica®.
D-house Urban Laboratory, the Innovation Hub of the Pattern Group, with a pioneering approach to the application of new technologies in the fashion, design, and automotive sectors, presents projects and innovative perspectives where new technologies are explored through creativity, promoting the evolution of new technological paradigms.
During Milan Design Week, Miko Srl, an Italian company producing Dinamica®, meets D-house laboratorio urbano. From the synergy between these two entities takes shape Neoclassic Impressions, conceived by Designer Vito Colacurcio. The project is a creative experience aimed at redefining the boundaries between fashion and classical art. A moment of exchange where ideas, concepts, and applications translate into products, from theatrical essence to the limits of “possibility.”
A prevailing citationism between past and future, where technology embraces contemporaneity. The versatility of Dinamica®, the innovative microfiber with a suede-like appearance composed of recycled polyester*, is highlighted in a collection of bags where past and future converge, creating an emotional balance to immerse oneself in. Dinamica®, through this project, fully expresses the potential of its applications, not only in the high-end automotive sector but also in fashion: accessories that inhabit the wardrobe and accompany daily life take on a new interpretation, thus becoming a synthesis of its technological potential.
*Recycled fiber content varies depending on the product and application.
A neutral environment will capture the visitor’s attention through touches of modern avant-garde. On one side, the exhibition leads us to discover a display of plaster works where, among neoclassical statues, the artist’s tools stand out, showing how human capabilities transform the impossible into possible. Upon crossing the threshold of the installation, visitors step into a neutral environment, where the vibrant blue of the moving columns, reminiscent of neoclassical style, catches the eye, along with the motion of five carillons presented in a pop-inspired way. Bags displayed on the columns, as precious artifacts, are born from the designer’s skill in giving a face to a historical movement, Neoclassicism, and translating it onto the details of these accessories: from clutches to pouches, passing through thermoformed buckets, classic and modern meet to create a striking result.
“I imagined moving in a classic scenario by applying cutting-edge technologies and using an innovative material” says Vito Colacurcio. Each object is designed to enhance the characteristics and versatility of Dinamica® and tells the “traditional” in a contemporary way. Thermoforming allowed me to create complex and detailed shapes, embossing added texture and depth to surfaces; while 3D printing made possible the layering of shapes and visual contents. The soft drapes, reminiscent of togas, and tubular weaves, reminiscent of Greek statue hairstyles, catapult us into handcrafted craftsmanship. An opportunity for dialogue and discussion towards innovation”.
“This collaboration with D-house and with designer Vito Colacurcio establishes a dialogue between completely different worlds that, only apparently, have nothing in common. Fashion, art, and technology come together to create unique accessories that reveal a timeless beauty, attributable to the neoclassical lines typical of those sculptures capable of striking the soul of those who observe them, arousing unique and authentic emotions,” says Benedetta Terraneo, Business Manager of Miko. “This project highlights the versatility of our Dinamica® microfiber which, in addition to being suitable for automotive applications, thanks to its characteristics, perfectly suits the world of fashion.”
The project was coordinated by D-house laboratorio urbano, in the heart of Milan, while the exhibited artifacts were produced by Dyloan Bond Factory, a production hub of Pattern Group, with the contribution of E.T. srl companies. The 3D printing elements were created thanks to the Stratasys printer, one of the Partners of the urban laboratory.
The project was coordinated by D-house laboratorio urbano, in the heart of Milan, while the exhibited artifacts were produced by Dyloan Bond Factory, a production hub of Pattern Group, with the contribution of E.T. srl companies. The 3D printing elements were created thanks to the Stratasys printer, one of the Partners of the urban laboratory.
“With the Neoclassic Impressions project, we have combined classic elegance and modern innovation, creating accessories that redefine the boundaries of fashion,” explains Loreto Di Rienzo, R&D Director of D-house. “Through the collaboration between our urban laboratory, Miko, and designer Vito Colacurcio, we presented a series of unique bags where technology, combined with sustainability, plays a prominent role. Each accessory tells a story of seamless integration between tradition and technology, inviting emotional exploration. A testimony to the creative synergy between companies, where every detail spoke of our commitment to excellence and responsibility in fashion towards the company.”
