Gallo celebrates Elio Fiorucci with a limited-edition capsule collection of multicolor striped socks
It was 1998, and the first multicolor socks made their debut at the Gallo store on Via Manzoni in Milan. While regular customers reacted with amazement, one person was immediately captivated. Elio Fiorucci, whose visionary talent allowed him to recognize the potential of the message: socks no longer worn out of duty, but for pleasure.
Fiorucci chose to include them in his iconic store in Piazza San Babila in Milan, helping to define a unique, avant-garde aesthetic for the time. Today, as a sign of gratitude and admiration, Gallo presents a reissue of the two pairs of socks often worn by the designer, available at Gallo stores in the city of Milan and at airports throughout the duration of the ‘Elio Fiorucci’ exhibition, running at the Triennale Milano until March 16, 2025.
Giuseppe Colombo, Creative Director of Gallo, recalls his friendship with Elio Fiorucci and his influence on the development of the brand: "Elio Fiorucci believed in our project from the very beginning and, with his pioneering spirit, recognized our creations. With this special edition, we want to renew our tribute to a timeless artist and innovator, keeping alive the connection between fashion, creativity and research that Elio Fiorucci always represented."
Gallo celebrates Elio Fiorucci with a limited-edition capsule collection of multicolor striped socks
It was 1998, and the first multicolor socks made their debut at the Gallo store on Via Manzoni in Milan. While regular customers reacted with amazement, one person was immediately captivated. Elio Fiorucci, whose visionary talent allowed him to recognize the potential of the message: socks no longer worn out of duty, but for pleasure.
Fiorucci chose to include them in his iconic store in Piazza San Babila in Milan, helping to define a unique, avant-garde aesthetic for the time. Today, as a sign of gratitude and admiration, Gallo presents a reissue of the two pairs of socks often worn by the designer, available at Gallo stores in the city of Milan and at airports throughout the duration of the ‘Elio Fiorucci’ exhibition, running at the Triennale Milano until March 16, 2025.
Giuseppe Colombo, Creative Director of Gallo, recalls his friendship with Elio Fiorucci and his influence on the development of the brand: "Elio Fiorucci believed in our project from the very beginning and, with his pioneering spirit, recognized our creations. With this special edition, we want to renew our tribute to a timeless artist and innovator, keeping alive the connection between fashion, creativity and research that Elio Fiorucci always represented."