The obsessive pursuit of beauty and hyper femininity reveals a subversive side. Being ‘perfectly pretty and put together’ is the ultimate declaration of sensuality, power and identity – all done with a polite, knowing smile, and in the best possible taste.

This season Sara Battaglia delights in playing with this concept, infusing her own unique view of the ultra-perfect modern woman through the beautifully fractured filter of Japanese pop art icon Yayoi Kusama and her kaleidoscopic polka dot world. The result is a collection embracing ready to wear, bags and for the first time, shoes.
A gorgeous subversion: bows and pleats, spots and stripes, frills and flounces – iconic tropes of femininity are coopted, exaggerated, reinterpreted and crafted into striking shapes where proportions are in a state of constant flux. Crisp, cropped sartorial suiting sits alongside voluminous dresses in stiff coated cotton with theatrical gigot sleeves in red and white
maxi-polka dots; separates in soft, natural cottons in delicate pastel polka-dots are crafted into diaphanous cover-ups, while boldly striped poplin is cut into sleek shirt-dresses; cropped tops with ‘calypso’ sleeves are matched with high-waisted bellbottoms.

A collection of pieces which take the Battaglia woman from boardwalk to boardroom and back again – all in the blink of a perfectly mascaraed eye.
Gauzy robe dresses in lush emerald green and glamourous mini-dresses in rich saffron duchesse glimmer like the warm Mediterranean sun: artfully tailored shapes, from simple A-lines to more embellished forms with ruching and oversized bows are designed to exalt the wearer’s legs and offer the chance to show off this season’s grand debut: the Sara Battaglia shoe collection

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The Shoes
Pleated satin and leather add an artistic touch to the collection: a family of forms, from the Romy flats adorned with extravagant plissé decoration to the alluring Montenapoleone – a new take on the classic ‘d’Orsay’ style. The higher heeled Bellini sandal sits alongside a bold 70’s inspired Roxanne platform and to finish, the 5 th Avenue – a perfect plissé sabot in gorgeous clashing tones.
This delicious tension between bon ton and something more rebellious runs throughout the collection: the Sara sandal, in sleek calf or lively polka dots offers a tantalizing glimpse of toe cleavage while the intriguingly named ‘First-Date’ mule with its distinctive cut-out exemplifies coquettish sensuality. Lovers of a stylish ‘passepartout ‘will obsess over the impeccably named ‘Toujours’ sabot – the perfect shoe for every occasion, accompanied by a new bag for Spring Summer 2020.
The debut shoe collection is the natural evolution of the Sara Battaglia aesthetic, incorporating key brand signifiers and unexpected chromatic juxtapositions, all featuring the signature Battaglia emerald green on the sole – a collection of shoes that are as witty as they are wearable.

The Bags
Genteel pleats and polka-dots develop to become exaggerated, interspersed with iconic shapes in new derivations.
Bold bags like the Kendra maxi half-moon clutch brazenly sports its satin spots while the Roxanne clutch with its oversize origami pleated bows in jewel tones and graphic spots transforms this accessory into the star of any look. The deceptively classical Toujours bag in calf is the new chic companion for everyday adventures while Caroline mixes the traditional form of the saddle-bag with iconic Sara Battaglia plissé gusseting in sizes ranging from shoulder to mignon. Priscilla joins the collection – a structured handbag softened by
spotted silk-scarf detailing. Iconic styles like the Plisse Tote, Franca, Delfina and Virgi return this season in audacious new seasonal colors.

The longing to be loved and to love – A sensuality that is never explicit. – A studied elegance that plays with shapes and colors. – A woman who smiles as she gets dressed.
Sara Battaglia’s aesthetic is a refined expression of sophisticated femininity and modern luxury, fully designed and Made in Italy. Internationally renowned for the use of vibrant colors combined with sharp tailoring, the brand provides a glamorous yet chic attire. Clothing and bags and shoes are sold at the most influential luxury stores in the world. From international celebrities to the everyday woman, there is a common thread: Sara Battaglia makes them feel beautiful. In 2018, the company was awarded the prestigious accolade ‘Best Emerging Brand in Italy in the Fashion Category’ by the Italian Fondazione Altagamma.