With the presentation of NERVI’s visionary Fall/Winter 2020 collection, the brand’s basic concept remains a constant: an anthem in praise of the night, a four-part symphony played out in cocktail, red-carpet, party and after-party themes. But the novelty flaunted by the fledgling Italian brand is a veritable revolution that once again underscores designer, DJ and beat collector Valentina Nervi’s love for music.

Each NERVI creation comes with a QR code that hooks its owner up with a 3D sound experience that expresses the “moment” the garment represents. Evening dresses play sultry sounds, whereas party attire is matched up with more upbeat musical experiences. All NERVI outfits are accompanied by a booklet that advises owners to “put your earphones on” and immerse yourself in a truly innovative experience that paves the way for enjoying nighttime to the fullest. To quote the master Emanuel Ungaro, one of Valentina Nervi’s great inspirations, “One should not wear a dress, one should live in it.” And what would nightlife be without music?

This is the magic of NERVI: synesthesia that’s mesmerizing, provocative, sexy and fun. Yet also profoundly refined and elegant. That’s what nighttime means to NERVI. A distinctive look powered by high-class DNA, a tale of nocturnal passion, deluxe and über chic, for evenings spent in a velvety maxi coat featuring jacquard lapels caressing bare skin – fit for a vampiress straight out of Marrakesh – or in a top with a pencil skirt that ups the stakes of sexiness in the blink of an eye. Of course, there’s also a bodice maxi gown worthy of a Hollywood diva.

While the first array of NERVI evening wear was marked by the self-possessed energy of a frenzied dance in your favorite disco, in swaths of sequins, organzas and fabrics that sparkled with verve, NERVI’s new collection articulates red-carpet aplomb, with dresses and combos sporting hand-embroidered Swarovski beads and marabou feathers, yards of hand-pleated tulle, bare backs and hand-crafted details. But talk about brand versatility – check out the blazer dress, a vision of every woman’s style imperative, featuring jacquard details and pleats, with a waisthugging cut that’s très feminine. And don’t miss the Jodhpur pants, the spot-on match for tailorperfect spencer jackets and blazers – an expression of cool and freshness for fashion whose raison d’etre is beauty itself.

NERVI tells the story of a style that’s utterly and completely absorbing – paying direct yet discreet tribute to designers like Yves Saint Laurent, the already-mentioned Emanuel Ungaro, and Madeleine Vionnet – brimming with unmitigated love for sartorial construction. It’s not hard to notice. The latest NERVI collection is home to true red-carpet fashion, where beauty-based flamboyant gowns and loose-fitting dresses have been conceived for nocturnal creatures in love with absolute luxury and elegance – stunning attire for jet- setters, rock stars and captivating muses. Women who, when night falls, know what they want and know how to get it.
Without ever following the latest trends.
Because the night has its own set of rules, its own rhythms.
It listens to no one but itself.