The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2022 - Issue 32

bitefashion W ho would believe a small craftsman- ship workshop opened in war-torn Ita- ly in the 1960s would influence social change? Italy’s style has impacted the world and made it one of the world’s most socially and economically advanced countries. Its fashion is consid- ered influential with renowned designers and creative artists, of which IXOS is no exception. The brand has grown into a shoe-making business that enhances for- ward-thinking contemporary women’s lifestyles. The workshop was initially located in the centre of the Marche footwear district, famous for its undeniable quali- ty, craftsmanship and expertise. In 2015, IXOS launched its first clothing collection, catapulting them into an ex- panded market. The brand wanted to create apparel for the adventurous yet harmonious woman in charge of her destiny, living her dreams and celebrating her femininity. She is sensual but not fearful of her masculine counter- parts and balances polarities with strength and spiritual nourishment. She is a woman who knows her worth and who she is. She appreciates herself and others, paying tribute to her predecessors in life and understanding the 21st-century woman stands on the shoulders of the giants. Her fem- inine intuitive voice consistently seeks to perceive the truth and uses it to attract desired opportunities. The IXOS woman wishes to become a vessel of vision, ambi- tion, and success in life. With the brand’s assistance, she can achieve it all thanks to its aesthetic and expressive function with a timeless experience untainted by com- monplaces or standard fashion settings. IXOS continued to explore the realms of sophistication and Italian classics while seamlessly researching and discovering different modern and contemporary ele- ments. Its attentiveness to new fashion discoveries can be seen through the asymmetric geometric patterns, cut- out details with perforated leather, and sleek handcrafted silhouettes topped with functional designs. The refined Italian taste is apprehended through its seasonal colours making IXOS designs timeless. Its womenswear is designed with contrasting emotions and natural materials that melt within essential lines. The silhouette is refined with modernity; at the same time, it’s warm, conveying the idea of essentiality instead of artifi- ciality. The shades are graded on soft and dusty colours, from light to dark, neutral and chromatic greys, and cold and warm. The colour isn’t intended as an aesthetic-dec- orative element but more as a combination of implica- tions that opens new landscapes of planning innovation. As IXOS continues to flourish, they simultaneously look for new challenges. This year, at the prestigious and influential Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, the brand debuted its new IXOS X project. The collection dedicated to Gen X is designed with a contemporary spirit in mind. It paid tribute to pop art with printed slogans on the cloth- ing and accessories, accompanied by a new logo. The show stars were, of course, the shoes, with XD sneakers available in distinct colours. The ‘90s Los Angeles retro aesthetics and sneaker culture influenced the sneakers and the IXOS X collection. In the collection, you can expect iconic pieces like the long sleeve Leather Jacket in red paprika with a shirt collar, snap button cuffs and metal zip closure. Make a statement with the white flared X-Stream T-Shirt with de- tails on the collar and varied colour contrast screen print- ing. Pair this with the X-Stream Denim Jacket in black/ red featuring a lapel collar and patch pockets on the front. To complete the set, the round-necked X-Steam Sweatshirt in blue with a black/petroleum shade has a contrast silk screen print on the front. The Drop Crutch Jumpsuit in black has a unique low crotch look, while the Curly Midi Dress features an elas- tic in the centre to give it a curled effect and a drawstring side at the bottom. I like the long Flared Jeans in green, black or sand with a contrasting screen print on the thigh, with front pockets and patch pockets at the back. The Shirt Jacket in sky blue or white has a hood, snap button cuffs and a contrast zip. Men get a look in with various styled X-Stream t-shirts in plain or screen print. Shoes include XD Sneakers in a leather and screen-print- ed fabric or plain, Leather Bicolour Sneakers with colour inserts or applied logo, ankle height Sneaker X in leath- er and Low Sneakers in canvas with a rubber toecap. The accessories consist of X-Stream Print Wallet, Clutch Bag, Backpack, Shopper and Shoulder Bag made from washable cellulose fibre featuring a screen print. The Fisherman Hat in black or black/grey is made from cot- ton. Since its first design in the ‘60s, IXOS has achieved its goal to “build solid and trustworthy relationships with their clients”. Loyalty, commitment and mutual respect cannot be built without its staff endeavouring to serve their customers well. IXOS also delivers the same values to their online retailers, ensuring their customers receive excellent service. These values - serenity, loyalty, moral responsibility and commitment – characterises their ac- tions and decisively contribute to reaching their success, representing an essential factor in ensuring their future. With such strong values, IXOS is steadily growing to be- come one of the world’s most respected brands gifting us with artisan tradition and innovation. https://ixosofficial.com Giedre Jackyte looks at Italian brand IXOS Beyond’s ethos and cutting-edge FW22-23 collection.