
Sergio Tacchini infuses Italian elegance in tracksuits
Officine di Stile turns the tracksuit into a piece of couture
February 4th, 2025
Generally associated with moments of comfort, the tracksuit is rarely known for its elegance. However, the new project by Sergio Tacchini, unveiled during Paris Fashion Week, proves that exceptions exist. With Officine di Stile, the iconic Italian tennis brand transforms the tracksuit into a canvas for stylistic experimentation, highlighting the transmission of Italian craftsmanship. Invited by Sergio Tacchini to envision their own take on the tracksuit, six talents presented creations that blurred the lines between couture and sportswear, where sculptural proportions, tailoring heritage, and plaid fabrics evoking Italian-American aesthetics dominated the scene. Through this new project, Sergio Tacchini transported its Milanese creative studio into an experimental laboratory where the tracksuit became a canvas for innovation. Talents from various fields of fashion, cinema, music, gastronomy, art, and television were invited to reinterpret this iconic piece, in collaboration with bespoke tailor Dieylane Cissé.
Designed as a tribute to craftsmanship, the space harmoniously blended tradition and modernity, with carefully arranged fabric rolls, tailor’s coats hanging in place, and a large central table dedicated to creation, all surrounded by contemporary pieces of Italian design. Each guest had the opportunity to create a unique tracksuit that reflected their personal style. Among the most striking creations were a reversible tracksuit, an ultra-oversized model with sculptural proportions, and a version inspired by tailored suits, blurring the lines between couture and sportswear, as well as references to iconic fashion pieces, like Chanel’s little black jacket reinterpreted in a sportswear version. Since its inception, the Sergio Tacchini tracksuit has been built on iconic silhouettes that have shaped its history, all while integrating advanced textile research where innovation meets sophistication. More than just an event, Officine di Stile marks the beginning of a new momentum for Sergio Tacchini, reaffirming its pioneering status and redefining the future of the tracksuit.