Jeremy Scott paid homage to the iconic work of the late artist Tony Viramontes.

Presented in the automated warehouse of Fonderia Macchi in Milan, Moschino’s spring/summer 2023 menswear collection pays homage to the iconic work and irreverent sensibility of the late artist Tony Viramontes.

Viramontes was a fashion illustrator, photographer and visionary whose craft homogenized the worlds of high fashion and celebrity, tempered by realism, determination and camp, as well as commercial appeal. His complete works can be described as lively, brightly coloured and bold.

As Jeremy Scott is contiuously reimagining and reinventing his world each time, he dressed his men in kilts, making them even more masculine. True warriors of the drawn world, Jeremy Scott’s men walked the runway in colourful “uniforms”, like a Jeremy Scott army.

Moreover, Moschino’s Creative Director collaborated with Viramontes and captured the motifs, faces and figures of the artist’s work. Based on these aspects, he created garments marked with pop colours. Painting is, in fact, Jeremy Scott’s statement point in this collection as a testament to the legendary artist and photographer Tony Viramontes.

“I wanted to bring awareness to this brilliant creator,” said Jeremy Scott. “He may not be a household name, but Tony Viramontes is a force.”

Tony Viramontes’ work is synonymous with firm brushstrokes that form a human face or silhouette. They are also decorated with bright colours to represent the timeless and classy fashion.

This collection, in particular, would appeal to those with a deep appreciation for tailoring with a twist. Such as blazers, suits and coats treated with polychrome. It’s formal wear, but not quite.

Abstract visages, bright but slightly subdued colours, bold scribbles and expressive strokes cover Moschino’s signature shapes and new silhouettes that play with length and height, from long shorts to short shorts, pleated skirts to sarongs, tapered pants to wider ones. Tailoring takes centre stage, with a series of blazers, suits and coats enlivened by polychrome treatments. Sport coats are paired with shorts or combat boots, creating a modern, vernacular look.

Jeremy Scott continued to incorporate his trademark by combining bright colours to design an eccentric two-tone ensemble. This painterly accent made Jeremy Scott’s menswear collection look more playful and cute. This is once again proof that art and fashion can always be a combination that never fails.

Scroll through to check out some of the looks from this amazing collection.