Antonio Miro: From Earth To Mars To The Moon
By Michelle Taylor

PARIS, Jan 26, 2004/ FW/ --- Antonio Miro could not timed his show better last Sunday, when the images from Mars was being broadcasted to the whole world, a whole technological breakthrough for mankind.

Presenting a collection entitled, “A Nostalgic Future,” the Barcelona-based designer conveyed futurism in the Fall 2004 looks he proposed for the Antonio Miro gentleman.

Using dark tones of grey and black in technical and classic fabrics, models confidently walked on the runway, as if saying, “the future belongs to them.”

A photo of the moon was the dramatic centerpiece on a black turtleneck shirt. Paired with gray peg legged pants and grey nylon parka, it epitomized an optimistic future for mankind as we reach for the “space, the final frontier,” as Captain Kirk said.

But don’t think the collection sci-fi. It was very far from it. The Antonio Miro gentleman is of today – technologically savvy, and roams the city streets be in downtown or uptown.

He is a citizen of the world, traveling to the Swiss Alps to ski, and reserves time to hang out with his friends at the local pub.

Antonio Miro’s most radical design this season – the inflatable quilted jackets guaranteed to keep you warm during those cold winter nights, or in this case… whether you are on the surface of the moon or visiting the red planet.

Of course you have to wear a spacesuit over it. But, just imagine a time when mankind has settlements in both Mars and the Moon. Designers during that time will be looking back at Antonio Miro’s Fall 2004 collection and say, “that’s dope.”

That is if that American slang term stays. It’s predecessor, and synonym “cool” has definitely stayed in the American language and has in fact crossed boundaries in English speaking nations, even non-English speaking ones and kept its meaning.

The designer, though he has eyes in the future has his feet firmly planted on earth. He did not forget the typical winter fabrics such as ottoman and moleskin, which were embroidered with a check design.

Old fashion wools, quilted leather, stretch plastics, waxed cotton and felted knit, were combined for outerwear garments that reminded everyone of everyday classics.

Functional, practical and comfortable are the main thrust of this collection. Combined with sharp looks, decisive cuts and impeccable tailoring, Antonio Miro just got a sure hit in his hands.

And don’t forget the accessories – shoes and sunglasses. Any self-respecting Gen X or Gen Y would surely want to get their hands on them.

Antonio Miro

Antonio Miro

Antonio Miro

Antonio Miro

Antonio Miro