To mark FRS’s 10th anniversary, Francesca Ruffini went for a personal approach. Typically reserved and discreet, she set aside her usual self-effacing manner for a touch of self-indulgence. “I wanted to give myself a gift,” she remarked during a presentation at her stunning villa with views of Lake Como.
Ruffini carefully chose pieces from her extensive personal archive that held sentimental value, selecting only the items she had worn frequently and associated with joyful memories. She named the curated 30-piece collection “Only Francesca’s Favorites” and opted to present it in just two colors: a deep red and a radiant white. “Red represents the passion I put into my work, while white is the color I love the most, symbolizing simplicity, purity, and integrity,” she explained.
FRS’s repertoire of masculine pajamas, fluid long chemises, and robes de chambre was re-energized with a tight edit, and the limited color palette gave it more presence and allure.
While Ruffini’s personal style typically embraces chic, comfortable versatility, she introduced a touch of drama with long, statement-making capes crafted from terry cloth and lined with cotton. Draped over sleek tunics or double-breasted soft pajama suits, they exuded a glamour that Ruffini, despite her unassuming demeanor, clearly enjoys.
