Elio Fiorucci
As Triennale Milano unveils a new retrospective of Fiorucci’s life and influence, Anima speaks with the exhibition’s curator Judith Clark about her personal stories, the key pieces to look out for, and the influence the brand will have on generations to come
- Words Ayla Angelos
Everyone has a memory of Fiorucci. It could be the clothes – the spandex leotards, leopard print, infamous cherub logo tee or stretchy denim jeans so tight they’re like a second pair of skin. It could also be the quirky gadgets, makeup, furniture, books or iconography; the pop art posters, gnome stools, angel tins and pencil cases. All of which were (and still are) sold in the infamous store in Galleria Passarella, Milan, where the thumping baseline of disco music and neon lights teased those passing by to take a peak, the unmissable scent of perfume luring them in like a spell.It was more than just shop, it was an experience – a cultural mecca where people could come together to revel in
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