Allan Holdsworth Vase by Dario Nasuti

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The 'Allan Holdsworth' vase is a visual celebration of fluidity and harmonic complexity. Dedicated to the legendary guitarist Allan Holdsworth … Read more The 'Allan Holdsworth' vase is a visual celebration of fluidity and harmonic complexity. Dedicated to the legendary guitarist Allan Holdsworth (Soft Machine, Gong, UK), the design captures the essence of his music: sophisticated structures that seem to defy formal logic to flow in a continuous movement. The "box-construction" here evolves into a series of multi-faceted planes that intersect with grace, embodying Dario Nasuti's concept of "Invisible Architecture".

The Genesis: from High Fashion to Steel
The roots of this series date back to 2001, when the designer collaborated on the relaunch of the historic Roberto Capucci brand into prêt-à-porter, working alongside avant-garde designer Bernhard Willhelm. from that research into "box-construction" — garments conceived as 3D volumes independent of body lines — the first prototypes were born using rigid pattern-making cardboard and spatula-applied silicone. After being preserved privately for over twenty years, these designs are reborn today in the permanence of steel, keeping the sartorial "cut" and the original architectural soul intact.

Artisanal Excellence in Parma

Craftsmanship: Each piece is entirely handmade in Parma, Italy, a district world-renowned for its excellence in precision engineering and metalwork.

Silk Finish: The steel is treated with technical bead-blasting (micro-pallinatura), which transforms the industrial material into a matte, silk-like surface, eliminating reflections and highlighting the purity of the sculptural design.

Authenticity: The vase is signed on an integrated metal plate, a symbol of 100% Made in Italy excellence. See less