Lorenzo Seghezzi’s “Epitelio”: A love letter to fluidity.

Fashion has always been about storytelling, but Lorenzo Seghezzi takes it to an entirely new level. With their latest collection Epitelio, the emerging designer made a striking Milan Fashion Week debut at Fondazione Sozzani. But this was no ordinary runway show—think of it as an intimate, immersive experience where fabric, identity, and emotion collided in a beautifully subversive dance of dysphoria, dysmorphia and beauty in discomfort.

On March 1st, Epitelio was unveiled in an exclusive press preview, followed by a public showcase on March 2nd, welcoming fashion lovers and curious minds alike as those lucky enough to attend stepped into Seghezzi’s avant-garde world—where silhouettes defy convention, garments whisper stories of body and identity, and Milan’s vibrant queer community takes centre stage.

At its core, Epitelio is a raw and poetic exploration of self-perception. Inspired by the complexities of body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria, the collection translates these deeply personal experiences into bold sartorial statements. Imagine silhouettes that feel slightly “misplaced,” pieces structured to embrace—or sometimes constrain—the body, reflecting the struggles of aesthetic and gender conformity. Corsets and understructures shift between empowerment and restriction, playing with the dualities of oppression and liberation.

Seghezzi doesn’t just blur the lines between masculine and feminine—they completely dismantle them. Epitelio thrives in irony, challenging traditional fashion norms with an unapologetic edge. Each piece is meticulously hand-sewn by the designer and their small team, reinforcing the brand’s slow fashion ethos and commitment to artisanal craftsmanship. The result? A collection that doesn’t just make a statement—it starts a conversation.

With inclusivity at its heart, the Lorenzo Seghezzi brand is redefining Italian tailoring for a new era—one that rejects rigid sizes and gender binaries. In 2024, the label earned a coveted spot as a recipient of the Camera Moda Fashion Trust Grant, solidifying its place in the industry as a beacon of change.

As for Epitelio, this isn’t just fashion. It’s a manifesto. A love letter to fluidity. A rebellion against the rules. And, ultimately, a celebration of the beauty in becoming.