THE WE LIST
ADIDAS X GUCCI Adidas x Gucci merges the emblems of the House of Gucci with those of the iconic sportswear brand once again with a spectrum of sport-inspired pieces. In Alessandro Michele’s latest fashion show, which included collaborative creations from the new adidas x Gucci collection, sportwear codes were blended with signature silhouettes. “I have always loved the Gucci designer collection,” says Emanuel. “Their collaboration with Adidas to make a luxury athletic line was genius and exactly what the fashion industry needed. I love my Gucci/Adidas pieces… they are casual, wearable elegance with a twist of fun.
PARTY TIME
Take a look at Michael Kors or Tom Ford’s latest collection and you’ll be blinded by the light of flashing, shimmering sequins. “It’s the perfect party attire,” says Wilfredo Emanuel. “Everyone loves a little bling and flash at times. To me, sequins give you that little pop of something extra to stand out from the crowd.”
MEN IN PEARLS
Lately, as the fashion industry embraces gender fluidity, it has become trendy for men to wear strings of pearls — everyone from rappers to pop culture icons (think Harry Styles) to Hollywood actors to Major League Baseball players. “When I think of pearls, I think glamour and classic sophistication,” says Emanuel. “I envision old-world Hollywood actresses and people like Jackie Onassis. It used to be that only women could wear pearls, but with fashion barriers breaking, everyone can now enjoy the beauty and elegance of them, even men.”
PRIVATE RETREAT
For Wilfredo Emanuel, it’s important to rethink the closet. His closet “is designed like a boutique showroom,” with his best pieces highlighted and clearly visible. “I have display cases, and everything is organized by color or designer. I even have a TV in my closet. I spend a lot of time in this space. My friends gather in this area as we try on accessories together. It is so much more than just a closet; to me, it is my own little retreat from the world.”
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT
Spring 2023 is all about metallics in every shade of shimmer. Spotted at shows like Gucci, Versace, Chanel and Valentino (and Wilfredo Emanuel here with BFF Ingrid Etzold’s at her birthday party) — the eye-catching trend will jazz up any outfit, from statement accessories to head-to-toe looks. “I see metallic as a neutral that I can pair with many different colors,” says Emanual. “The little shimmer enhances and highlights without overpowering.”
