For SS18, Nicola Bacchilega continues to deliver a form of escapism in fashion, satisfying our yearning for the unconventional. Conceptualizing ‘Ad maiora’, the Latin adaption of ‘towards greater things’, Bacchilega proves the pertinence of this proverb by centering the 70s, an era symbolic of transgression, as a source of inspiration for the collection. Nostalgia and introspection are at the helm of Bacchilega’s creative thought process, from referencing his hometown of Faenza,Italy, to his childhood dreams and the significance of marine life.