John Elliott takes his fashion journey from sunny California to the motor haven of Modena, Italy, for his latest collection. Nestled in the Emilia-Romagna region, Modena is the pulse of Italy’s “Motor Valley,” home to automotive giants like Maserati, Lamborghini, and Pagani.
Drawing inspiration from the sleek lines and adrenaline-fueled spirit of sports cars, Elliott revs up his Fall 2024 collection. Renowned for making sweatpants a symbol of high fashion, he shifts gears to tailor pieces suited for the European lifestyle, blending relaxed fits with refined sophistication.
Picture this: a zip-neck fleece layered beneath a cashmere hoodie, paired with sleek black boots and racing-inspired pants. Or perhaps, a black turtleneck cozying up with a vibrant green fleece. Leather jackets, oversized shades, and loose denim and leather pants make ample appearances, adding an effortlessly cool vibe.
Elliott’s muse? The stylish craftsmen of the Maserati factory, whose versatile ensembles effortlessly transition from the workshop to a night out. As Elliott himself shared with Vogue, “I realized the people who are building Ferraris and Maseratis are some of the most highly-skilled, most interesting people in the world…I got very inspired by this way of life.”
