The beautiful coastlines of the Cinque Terre and the Côte d’Azur were the birth places of Massimiliano Giornetti’s inspiration for his Spring 2011 show at Salvatore Ferragamo.

The collection was perfect for the man spending his summer days in the Mediterranean. It was chock full of breezy separates including luxurious cardigans in creamy tones and a duffle jacket done in terry cloth. There were also Bermuda shorts and loose fitted trousers combined with an array of woven knit pieces, safari shirts, and crossover jackets. The leather Grecian sandals were a great addition to the show. The assortment of looks were done in a palette of neutrals with a few pops of blue that brought to mind the sand and the surf.

The models were dressed to the nines in the label’s signature Italian chic, this time around it was infused with an easy elegance. This 1920s inspired show was all the Riviera spirit one could want for spring 2011 and more.

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[Images: Andrew Thomas]

Like a group of dapper nomads, riding boots challenge the Burberry’s shearling lined leather boots and Cavalli’s patent combats. If you have to single out a plain and simple message behind Massimiliano Giornetti’s latest collection for Salvatore Ferragamo, it is to maximize your options. From oversized knits to boots that cut a little under the knee, “think big” for next fall, should now be added to your list of to-do’s.

As boots sweep Fall 2010 and take over runways from Milan to Paris, Giornetti leaves you to face the daunting decision of suede or leather? Bowed velvet for you you loafer lovers. In every shade of color that you would ever associate with fall and the year’s colder temperatures, this season’s Ferragamo man is more of a free spirit, with very high standards of living.

Playing with more patterns this time around, as opposed to his Spring 2010 collection, Giornetti revamps plaid and makes head to toe purple something chic. Creating for a timeless collection that transcends both age and experience.

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[Images: Andrew Thomas]