Anti-fashion according to Nicolò Romano Between limited releases and explicit prints

In an era in which mass production has become a philosophy of life, in which fast fashion has found its ideological justification in green washing and even thrifting is practised at a wild pace by Gen Z, there are still those who buy a garment to order, and no, I'm not talking about a Birkin. Nicolò Romano's is a brand that produces clothing that aspires to become a symbol of subversion, although perhaps 'produce' is not the most appropriate term. Garments reminiscent of the decayed aesthetics of the 90s, leather trousers and jackets with a lived-in look that, thanks to the use of flashy logos and sexually explicit prints, acquire a strong and recognisable aesthetic, but above all very limited releases that are only available to order. 

When I asked him why most of his garments featured an illustration of a stylised penis, asking if they were in any way a tribute to the work of Vivienne Westwood and J.W Anderson, he described his choice as a provocation: «it can mean anything and everything, it's up to the viewer to decide. As for spirituality, which is a theme that is an integral part of my inspiration, it symbolises man's most animal instinct in addition to the act of reproduction and the perpetuation of the species. Like every symbol, the phallus is permeated by multiple meanings that can change depending on the point of view, but it has the merit of provoking a reaction, whether it be indignation or laughter'. Nicolò Romano's is a choice of authenticity and a stance that goes beyond clothing, a sort of exemplary story translated into a brand that not only takes its name from its founder but also incorporates his person in everything, from the choice of materials to the final product and distribution. «A memory, an image, an idea, you can see whatever you want in it, but it's not just clothes.»