What began as a chance encounter over coffee in London became one of Marni's most transformative partnerships. When Francesco Risso met artists Olaolu Slawn and Soldier Boyfriend, their conversation quickly moved beyond pleasantries-three creative spirits recognising kindred energy. Hours dissolved into shared obsessions: the poetry of materials, the politics of colour, and how art infiltrates daily life. This led to a residency where their practices bled together-painting informed textiles, printmaking reshaped garments, fashion challenging art. Walls became labs; sketches migrated from paper to fabric and back, shaping the DNA of Marni's Autumn/Winter 2025 collection.