When thinking of how to describe the whimsical Collina Strada, words that come to mind include sustainable, quirky, inclusive, eclectic, and colorful. The SS23 collection that was shown in the early evening of day one fully reminds us why these descriptors fit the bill. The livestream began with two friendly hosts, greeting guests as they trickled in with random facts about butterflies. The show was held in a lush butterfly garden reserve filled with tall wild grass as calming music filled the area, creating a serene oasis setting.

Models made their way down the runway almost melodically, with many of them fluttering their upper extremities, comparable to that of butterfly wings mid-flight. With sustainability being a central pillar of the brand’s identity and purpose, it would only make sense to ground this season’s theme in nature. The line was composed of eye-catching textures, patterns, and colors galore with lots of fluttery flowy layers fit for the theme. 

“Sustainability is a journey” as the brand states and yesterday’s show took us on just that. Collina Strada demonstrated through the setting, accessories, and even selection of models, what it looks like to exemplify your brand’s mission through as many details as possible. Models were diverse in age, size, skin tone, ability, and complexion, a lovely display of representation in action. The full spectrum of vibrant colors woven through the entirety of the line presented a fun yet chic collection of what can be possible using sustainable materials. The showstoppers for me from this floral and almost fairy-like line were the pieces with chiffon drapings connecting to the torso by nipple tassels, floral embellishments across the breastplates, sleeves, and even accessories with the broccoli-shaped purses, and of course the beautiful multi-colored prints. Check out more of this festive and refreshing line through the pictures here.