Covid-19 aside, one senses that a new, positive energy is taking root in Italy. Slowly but surely, a new generation is coming up—not just in fashion—who are finding new ways to navigate the world without abandoning tradition entirely.

One of those change-makers is Elodie Di Patrizi, who made a head-turning front-row entrance at Versace in black leather and legs for miles, instantly making one wonder if Donatella has a new muse.