The Alfa 7 collection by Universo Maglia is an ode to elegance, harmony and balance, distinctive characteristics of the zodiac sign of Libra, air and cardinal sign which represents the eternal search for balance, fine arts, architecture, beauty and aesthetics, justice and equality.

For Libra, love and peace are the universal laws that must govern the universe. This sign lives in continuous movement in search of the perfect meeting between the visible and the invisible, whilst making space for others.

The color associated with Libra is pink, which represents kindness, femininity and in colour theory induces a sense of calm.The metal is copper and then planet ruler is Venus. Materials such as mohair and viscose with different shades of pink come together in the Alfa 7 collection. The yarns have been chosen based on the month in which Libra is born. Symbols appear, such as the rose, which is not only the flower connected with Venus, but interpreted by Jung as the representation of totality deriving from the combination of “I” and “you”, and that embodies the act of giving and receiving, and the mystical unity of opposites.

Alfa I is a dedicated collection honouring Aries, the initial zodiac sign. Aries, characterised as a fiery, cardinal, active, and masculine sign, is associated with the colour red and Tuesday as its corresponding day. This capsule focuses on elements connected to Aries and its ruling planet Mars, which symbolises war, courage, and passion. Included are headpieces, representing the anatomical association with Aries, and stitches reminiscent of armour structures. Most garments feature embroidery depicting the symbols of Mars, Aries, and the alchemical fire triangle. The chosen materials exude a raw, primal quality, utilising organic cotton fibre in four distinct shades of red, complemented by metallic thread to symbolise iron, the metal connected to this sign.

Universo Maglia’s inaugural gesture took inspiration from the transit of Jupiter in Pisces and the past, evoking the core designs of Maremma Maglia’s cardigans. These cardigans, named Insieme, meaning “together,” symbolise our collective beginning in the celestial realm.Representing the day and night sky, all the sweaters have hand embroidered symbols of the planets and the zodiac signs.The transit of Jupiter in Pisces also gave rise to the first collaboration with the Fondazione Antonio Ratti in Como. The foundation houses one of the most esteemed silk archives in Europe. This collaboration involved reimagining their archival prints in new ways and formats. The antique prints undergo a transformation infused with the characteristics of Jupiter’s transits, as Jupiter magnifies everything it touches.

Within the sign of Pisces, the collaboration explores themes of spirituality, fantasy, and the subconscious. Pisces is a sign that connects with universal emotions and consciousness, transcending the individual. Anatomically, Pisces represents the feet, while its symbolic representation often depicts two fishes swimming in opposite directions.

From here the two silk bags were created, featuring a tiny dancer, fishes and stars, in collaboration with the brand Home of Hai.

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