EFFORTLESS AESTHETICS: STYLE AT THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ROMe
Spring 2015
As I walked across Piazza Venezia on Easter Monday 2015, my jaw almost hit the pavement. It seemed like the population of the entire world had Via Del Corso in mind for shopping that day. I inched through the body-to-body crowds with a friend, hoping we wouldn’t lose each other in the sea of photo-obsessed tourists and brisk locals. After venturing into a few less-pricy shops, I came across upon Twin-Set Simona Barbieri, a brand among the creme-de-la-creme of Italian women’s fashion. The building is right down the block from an almost equally-as-spacious H&M, but it seems to stand on its own. Twin-Set Simona Barbieri is a must-see shop for anyone interested in the delicate fabrics and distinguished accessories a classically Italian woman would wear in an ideal world. But a word of caution: I wouldn’t recommend going in if you get sticker shock easily. Two-hundred-euro tops are casually sprinkled throughout the store. But back to my visit: as crowds rushed by outside, few broke through the invisible barrier that seemed to separate the store from clothing-hungry masses. Other than the shopping attendants and managers, the shop appeared relatively empty. Stepping into Twin-Set Simona Barbieri on Via Del Corso 122/125 was like entering a palace. The high ceilings, light music, color scheme of cream and gold (and even the icy stares from some clientele) made it clear that hushed tones are a must. After taking in the lush environment for a few more moments, I decided to take the plunge and made a beeline for the expansive clothing display on the back wall of the first floor. Pastel-colored leather handbags caught my eye as I hunted through the racks and expensive- yet discreetly placed- price tags. The fine cloth shirts and black sequined shorts added a whimsical touch. I climbed the carpeted staircase to the second floor and as I gazed at the entrance below the white bannister, I realized what the essence of Twin-Set Simona Barbieri truly is: a strong commitment to detail in every top and accompanying item. Twin-Set Simona Barbieri echoes this in its mission: “Above all TWIN-SET means knitwear, produced entirely in their own factories in Italy, characterized by a never-ending search for technological innovations while remaining sensitive to the value of craft skills such as embroideries, hand-made appliques and unconventional printing and dying techniques.” The brand expanded beyond Italy during the 1990s. Today, loyal customers can pick up signature pieces in international locations such as Barcelona, Dubai, and Montreal. The second floor had range of feminine pieces, from the edgy leather jacket thrown over a floor-length printed gown, to a delicate, red flower-petal-shaped necklace listed at 60 euros. The mannequin towering in high heels and blue-sequined pants presented a distinct look as well. I was also greeted by frilly bikinis and dainty coverups of white and red, wedge sandals, flowing sundresses, and more. As I flipped through lookbook on a nearby table, I thought about how it seemed like Twin-Set Simona Barbieri’s summer section is dedicated to making buyers appear to be dripping in luxury.
However, as much as I enjoyed the clothing, I did feel pressure of some kind. I couldn’t escape attendants’ lines of vision- especially on the second floor. But overall, visiting Twin-Set Simona Barbieri reminded me that a truly stunning outfit is all in the details- even if it comes at a price.
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