Marco
Polo
This fashion week, TVSN is thrilled to be welcoming Australian fashion label Marco Polo to our family. Marco Polo creates beautiful knitwear, unique wovens and jersey pieces with a modern aesthetic. Confident and versatile, these sophisticated garments epitomise style and quality. We catch up with designer Larissa Pinzone to discover just how the magic happens.
What prompted your foray into the fashion industry?
Growing up with a mother who was constantly in the sewing room inspired my love of gorgeous fabrics and fashion. I just always wanted to be around to see what could be created out of a simple piece of fabric – and nothing has changed – I love it!
How would you describe your creative process?
The creative process can be different each season: it depends on what is inspiring us. It could be a recent trip, a movie, a place. Usually, a colour palette is created from this initial inspiration. Following that is the prints. Each piece is then specifically designed to fit within a colour group.
How would you describe your designs?
Marco Polo designs are simple yet sophisticated. We focus on the style, cut and quality of fabric. We believe our designs can be worn by anyone and pride ourselves on being 'ageless.' If it makes you feel good, then wear it!
What makes your brand different?
We keep the customer in mind always. We want her to feel comfortable in our garments but look modern and stylish! We emphasize quality and always have various top quality fabrics on offer within the collection.
Could you describe the construction of a selected style/piece?
Our Urban Tropics Longline Shirt is constructed using a high quality digitally printed 100% Viscose fabric. It features a flattering longline fit with deep side splits and a front tunnel casing. The herringbone cord provides extra shape. It can be worn as a shirt or open jacket, over pants, or a summer dress or cover-up. It is completed with enamel shell buttons, natural herringbone tape and black thread end details.
This Fashion Week at TVSN is all about ‘Powerhouse Prints.' How do you go about choosing/ designing your prints?
We like to have a variety of prints in the collection each season – some real WOW, show-stopping prints and then some more subtle prints to compliment the collection. We design prints that have a point of difference, that aren’t necessarily on-trend but are modern and unique, so that you won’t see them popping up everywhere.
Do you have any favourite materials/colours/ prints to work with?
We use a lot of Cotton, Linen and Viscose in our garments. We have sourced some beautiful qualities over the years that we repeat each season, and our customer has come to recognise them within the collection. They wash and wear beautifully, lasting for years.
What is involved with the creation of a your design?
There are many steps in the creation of a Marco Polo design. It starts with the design team gathering inspiration on colour, fabric and print development. Then, we work with our talented garment techs to make our designs into garments. We spend many hours together, sampling and fitting to make sure that the look and fit of the garments are exactly right. Our creations rely on the collective input of many people within the Marco Polo team.
What is your favourite fashion garment/ accessories/ article and why?
My favourite fashion piece would be a fabulous shirt! They are just so easy and versatile. You can throw on a shirt in plain cotton poplin classic stripe or print and be ready. It is such a simple piece, but the right cut and fabric can make you feel amazing.
What can TVSN customers look forward to for the launch of Spring/Summer?
Customers can look forward to easy yet modern shapes, colour, print and some FUN. We have a colour palette of playful poppy tones, like Orchid Flower, Washed Red and Jungle Green, that pair back with our essential tones of neutral Shell, Seaweed, Slate and Black. This range is designed with ease for versatile wear – relaxing lounge days, through to special nights catching up with your loved ones. Getting dressed every day should be fun, and this range allows you to do so with ease.
