Ermanno Scervino Pre-Fall 2020

Ermanno Scervino riffed on contrasts for pre-fall, a not-unusual approach for the Florentine designer, whose collections often revert to a (very) feminine take on fine masculine tailoring. Among his staples are classic Prince of Wales citycoats and sartorial blazers scattered with shimmering crystals or encrusted with Chantilly lace. There are plenty of women who love a good sparkle—even in the boardroom. To highlight the contrasting game Scervino favors, the collection played mainly on a graphic black-and-white palette. Silhouettes were feminine and prettifying, and the designer treated masculine tailoring with his typical soft, sensual edge, juxtaposing houndstooth and checkered wools for a layered look. Here and there, he added sporty accents, as in track pants paired with a softly structured blazer and a crisp shirt embellished with macramé.