This season, Luchino Magliano stepped away from the runway, choosing instead to present his collection through a short film he called a “sabbatical show.” He took over a small downtown cinema, turning it into “CineMagliano,” swapping the catwalk for the silver screen. In a time of limited resources and global uncertainty, small brands must make tough decisions—but limitations often spark creativity, and Magliano thrives on that.

Collaborating with British director Thomas Hardiman (known for Medusa Deluxe), Magliano embraced a shared love for offbeat, low-fi charm. Together, they created The Maglianic, a surreal journey set on an Italian traghetto—a no-frills ferry where comfort is scarce and strangers are forced into close quarters. A ragtag group of Magliano’s fricchettoni (Italy’s unique breed of hippies and eccentrics) boards the ferry from Sardinia to Tuscany, passing the night playing cards, stealing kisses, and wandering restlessly. As dawn approaches, they gather at the bow, silently watching the first light break over the sea.

“The night has to pass,” Magliano mused, quoting a Neapolitan proverb. No matter how long or uncertain the journey, morning always arrives.

This theme of resetting and reflection carried into the clothes, where free-spirited camping inspired loose, tent-like silhouettes—”tents for restless bodies,” as Magliano put it. Relaxed, lived-in pieces mixed with clever technical details: drawstrings and cords transformed coats and blazers on the go, giving them an improvised feel. Workwear influences appeared, softened by Magliano’s thoughtful touch. Fabrics were sheer and airy, like sea mist at dawn—deliberately ambiguous. Organza and chiffon layers were tucked into tailored jackets, blurring structure with softness. A scarf folded into a lapel mimicked the instinctive act of pulling a collar tight against the cold. “We called it The Dawn Lapel,” he said. Every piece carried poetry, grit, and practicality—stitched right into the lining.