About Sailing - Massimo Osti Studio X Alberto Riva
Chapter 05 celebrates the shared passion for the sea between Massimo Osti and Alberto Riva, merging the technical and functional aspects of apparel with the evocative, introspective nature of sailing. This Chapter introduces Satin Rubber, a double garment dyed cotton satin coated with a polyurethane film. The ‘201’ detail, embroidered or printed, pays tribute to Alberto Riva’s ‘201 Acrobatica’ boat.
THE PROCESS
BETWEEN SAILING AND LIFE
Sailing blends technique with a poetic act, involving emotions, introspection, and adaptability in a constant dialogue between humanity and the sea.
For Riva, sailing is a sporting challenge where every detail matters. Its unpredictability demands strategy, decision-making, and reliance on skills, experience, and intuition. For Osti, the sea has always been a source of introspection and poetic inspiration, a retreat from work’s frenzy to reconnect with himself. At the same time, sailing apparel has driven his research into functionality and technical design.
