⚪ The “fashion gardener” who became Milanese
Born in Indiana, Ken Scott (1918–1991) studied at the Parsons School of Design in New York before moving to Europe, then to Milan in the 1950s.
A trained painter, he imposed a pictorial and joyful vision of fashion: giant patterns, bright palettes, stylized flowers and fruits — an explosion of color that became his signature.
Nicknamed “The Fashion Gardener” , he revolutionized Italian fashion by making it artistic, optimistic and wearable.
âš« Falconetto, the factory of prints
In Milan, Ken Scott founded his textile printing house Falconetto in the 1950s.
The workshop quickly became a reference: jerseys, satins and poplins were printed with giant floral or fruity designs, often signed “ Falconetto ” in the motif itself.
These fabrics, found throughout Italian ready-to-wear, symbolize the encounter between art and textile design , contributing to the fame of post-war Made in Italy .
⚪ Your model: a capsule of graphic dolce vita
The Tito Sport x Falconetto dress perfectly illustrates this heritage:
• Fuchsia cherry print on a deep blue background , bright and playful.
• Multicoloured striped details on the collar and sleeves, adding a geometric touch typical of Falconetto.
• Polyamide material : a bold and innovative choice for the time, promoting intense colors and easy maintenance.
• Straight cut with shirt collar : balance between urban elegance and holiday spirit.
A piece that condenses all the chromatic fantasy and Italian joie de vivre of the 70s, today rare on the vintage market.
âš« Why it's interesting today
• Italian textile heritage : Falconetto remains a key player in Milanese modernity of the 60s–70s.
• Vintage desirability : Ken Scott creations are sought after for their pop style and graphic boldness.
• Timeless modernity : its giant prints still inspire contemporary designers.
The Ken Scott brand was recently relaunched by Gucci , which has reissued several of his iconic prints in contemporary collections. His work is exhibited in several design and fashion museums in Italy and the United States.