Antonio Riva’s The Velvet Night: The Roaring Twenties, Reconsidered

Antonio Riva Fall/Winter 2026 ; Image Source : Press Office

They say fashion tells a story, but for Dina Yassin,…

At Milan Fashion Week, Italian designer Antonio Riva presented The Velvet Night, his Fall/Winter 2026 collection, revisiting the 1920s through the lens of modern femininity. Rather than reproduce the decade’s familiar extravagance, Riva focuses on its changing attitudes towards dressing and independence. Elongated silhouettes, fluid cuts and swaying fringes reference the freedom of movement that helped redefine women’s wardrobes, while burgundy, powder pink, black and gold establish a rich, cinematic palette.

Antonio Riva Fall/Winter 2026 ; Image Source : Press Office

Fabric gives the collection its character. Velvet lends depth and drama, structured Mikado sharpens the silhouettes, and delicate embroidery introduces detail without overwhelming the clothes. The contrast between softness and structure reflects the collection’s central idea: the tension between inherited conventions and a woman’s freedom to define herself. In The Velvet Night, the Roaring Twenties become more than a period reference. They offer Riva a way to examine how fashion expresses changing ideas of femininity, independence and personal identity.

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They say fashion tells a story, but for Dina Yassin, it’s more than just storytelling—it’s an art, a science, and a little bit of magic. As the Co-Founder, Chief Storyteller, and Editor-in-Chief of GAZETTA—among many other titles—she’s the woman behind the words, the visionary shaping narratives, and the creative force redefining luxury fashion journalism in the digital age. With over two decades of experience in luxury brand consulting, creative direction, and trend forecasting, Dina has worked with some of the most coveted names in the industry—think Van Cleef & Arpels, Kenzo, Bvlgari, Hermès, and Chloe—all while keeping her finger firmly on the pulse of what’s next. Her work has graced the pages of Vogue Arabia, Harper’s Bazaar, Condé Nast Traveler, Mojeh Magazine, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, 7 Corriere, and The Rake—among many other top-tier titles—solidifying her reputation as a fashion and luxury thought leader. But here’s the twist—Dina isn’t just reporting on the future; she’s creating it. Under her leadership, GAZETTA introduced EVVIE 7, an AI-driven journalist pushing the boundaries of editorial innovation. Because in a world where algorithms influence aesthetics as much as designers, Dina ensures GAZETTA stays one step ahead, seamlessly blending technology, culture, and high fashion into a platform that speaks to the modern, forward-thinking luxury consumer. Beyond her editorial expertise, Dina is a renowned luxury brand consultant, trend strategist, and creative powerhouse who thrives at the intersection of fashion, culture, and digital storytelling. Whether she’s consulting on luxury branding, forecasting emerging trends, directing high-profile fashion campaigns, or curating immersive experiences, she’s always asking the big questions—What’s next? Who’s shaping it? And most importantly, how do we make it unforgettable? One thing is certain: Dina Yassin is always at the forefront of what’s next.