When personal becomes functional [Tribute to Kazimierz Malewicz] handmade silk scarf

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Tribute to Kazimierz Malewicz

When personal becomes functional

The first black square on a white background was painted by Kazimir Malevich in 1915, giving rise to Suprematism. The Black Square is a symbol of 20th-century avant-garde art.

The movement advocated maximum simplification of forms and the supremacy of basic shapes and colours. It broke with all figurativeness in art and proclaimed the end of narrative, freed art from the obligation to tell stories about the world and people, and rejected art that served religion, the state or society in favour of art that was supposed to awaken in people a world of spiritual experiences rather than rational interpretations.

Malevich said that Black Square is a naked icon, devoid of frames and context, affecting the viewer through emotional rather than aesthetic impressions. Its power lies in the silence it exudes.

‘The Black Square is one of my most personal and powerful confrontations with contemporary art. The scarf design is a tribute to the artist and my interpretation of this work.’

100% silk

Handmade

Manufactured in Como, Italy.

 

About the collection

Orlando 2025

Radically black, modern, and functional — the Orlando collection draws from the spirit of modernism. This capsule rejects traditional forms in favor of bold individualism. It’s a tribute to architectural simplicity, clean lines, and thoughtful design. Unisex by nature, the collection merges masculine and feminine elements, offering a fresh take on contemporary masculinity. The designs are inspired by Virginia Woolf’s groundbreaking novel “Orlando”.

Shirts, T-shirts, trousers, and jackets are made from premium silks, fine cottons, and chemical-free technical nylon. Sculpted collars, turtlenecks, cuffs, pleats, and darts bring subtle sophistication and individuality to each silhouette. Every piece is finished with a hand-stitched, external label — a quiet signature of craftsmanship.

Muses of the collection – Virginia Woolf, Frank Lloyd Wright, Alvar Aalto, Mies van der Rohe, Oscar Niemeyer.

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