The Road Continues with the Zegna Mocassin
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If you could have just one word to describe Zegna as a luxury fashion brand, it’s ease. Ease in the way artistic director Alessandro Sartori conceptualises how the modern man’s wardrobe should be, and how that aesthetic translates into the Italian spirit. There is no overcomplicating design in Zegna’s oeuvre. Its billowy silhouettes, while roomy, are impeccably cut in a way that you’re not drowning in them. And then there’s the intentional emphasis on design elements that make slipping in and out of almost everything seamless. You know… ease.
Much like its beloved Triple Stitch, the Mocassin is set to be a perennial offering designed to perfectly match anything within the Zegna aesthetic and beyond. Before you think we’ve erred in the spelling, “Mocassin” is adapted from the way founder Ermenegildo Zegna would pronounce “moccasin” in his Piedmontese dialect. The idea of a modern moccasin is in itself an adaptation of Native American-origin footwear that has travelled through the ages to other parts of the world, including Europe.
The Mocassin bears a resemblance to the modern moc with the distinct U-shaped stitching along the vamp that echoes the detailed craftsmanship that Zegna is known for. What sets the Mocassin apart is in how it’s intended to be worn and hence, crafted. For starters, the leather chosen is refined using time- honoured tanning techniques honed by Italian craftsmen to ensure durability, resistance as well as an unparalleled suppleness. This means that the Mocassin—whether in its nubuck or leather iterations—is pliable and soft enough to be worn without socks as a nod to the effortless elegance of true Italian style.
Like every Zegna design, the Mocassin is logo-free. The footwear’s tell is subtle and almost poetic—a liner symbol that stretches across the vamp representing the 232 Road paved by Ermenegildo in the 1930s that has since become the brand’s key signifier. Not only does it symbolise the connection between past and present, it is also the long road that Zegna takes to achieve perfection in ensuring that its pieces are timeless and of long-lasting quality.
The Mocassin is designed to mature beautifully, taking on the creases and folds with every step as marks of where you’ve been and where you’ll be going. And doing it all with comfort and ease.
The Mocassin is now available in Zegna boutiques.
This story was first seen on Esquire Singapore.
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