Setchu FW26/27: Arctic Energy, Japanese Precision

Professor Ivan Allegranti is a seasoned freelance journalist and academic…

Satoshi Kuwata presented Setchu’s third runway show in his new Milan atelier, drawing inspiration from his passion for fishing and a recent journey to Greenland.

Blending East and West, the Japanese-born designer explored contrasts between Arctic landscapes and Japanese traditions, crafting innovative textiles such as a silk-wool jacquard reminiscent of seal skin.

Samurai-inflected duffle coats met banker suits with rock-star ease, while hooded northern garments paired with woven southern footwear.

The collection balanced technical experimentation, cultural hybridity, and poetic storytelling with quiet confidence.

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Ivan Allegranti

Professor Ivan Allegranti is a seasoned freelance journalist and academic based in Italy, with a strong foundation in law and a teaching role in Bratislava. His journey into the world of fashion began in an unlikely place, as an apprentice in a tailor’s shop. Quickly realising that his strengths lay not in the precision of the needle but in the art of storytelling, he turned his focus to chronicling the brands, artists, and visionaries who define the luxury industry. Today, he combines his legal expertise, academic insight, and narrative flair to bring depth and perspective into GAZETTA. @ivanallegranti