Evening, aubergine

One gown for one night at La Scala, built in two fittings from a bolt of velvet.

Look 03 Occasion

Photography
Elena Rossi
Publication
Private, an opening night in Milan
Season
Autumn Winter 2026
Wearing
Gown, Sorelle Pavan, made to measure

The client had worn black to every opening for a decade. The velvet was the only colour on the rail that did not argue with the room, and the high neck meant no jewelry, which she had wanted for years.

Pressed and delivered at four; the car came at seven.

Look 03 c
Turned to the window
Look 03 b
The detail

The whole book: The book