Post-pandemic fashion: illusions of change – A talk with Antonio Miranda
The alleged change brought in by the pandemic, and widely discussed in the fashion field, is mostly imanginary. We explored this topic in a conversation with Antonio Miranda, the designer behind the Anmi jewellery brand. With a lifetime of experience in fashion, Antonio offered unique insights into the industry.
Antonio invited us to the Piccolo Teatro to watch “Doppio Sogno” (Dream Story), by Arthur Schnitzler. Firstly, the show was absolutely stunning – far surpassing Kubrick’s film Eyes Wide Shut. Each character embodied multiple versions of oneself simultaneously, highlighting a dense psychoanalytical landscape. The interplay of mixed emotions and a profound flow of consciousness made the experience intensely captivating.
A special thank you to Ugo Fiore (assistant director and Antonio’s nephew) – we truly appreciated the opportunity!
However, before the show started, we exchanged some thoughts about fashion.

Fashion and change
We quote Antonio Miranda:
“Those who changed because of the pandemic were already on that path before Covid19 hit. This is evident in the fact that most people either regressed or remained unchanged. And, look, in the fashion field, we talked endlessly about change. It seemed everything had to be different the following season. Well, now the fluff is even more pronounced.”
According to Anmi’s designer, those who changed were already sensitive to the topic. Somehow they were ready or at least open to it. In fact, they were on the route towards change. Therefore, the pandemic simply became the last drop or an invitation to take the next step.
But for the majority of people, nothing has changed – for the better, at least. And fashion remains stuck in the same cycle of emppty words – hot air, indeed.
In fact, the path towards change is individual. It is a matter of awareness and perspective. But, even though a shift in attitude depends on our journey, whatever our situation may be, we can get inspired by virtuous people and activities.
A play, a book, what we buy, define the universe we want. Let’s keep the door open, search for value, support and share it. That’s how we change!