I am feeling the Italian love right now, as you can see from above. Love. Love. Love. Apart from the fabulousity of me being on Vogue.it it's also Milan Fashion Week. So here are the first few shows of the week. I am ridiculously excited, Milan is always gorgeous...
Alberta Ferretti
A collection of classic daywear in strong autumnal colours all paired with velvet thigh boots. The pieces then gave way to stunning evening wear with a spattering of sequins and embellishment. The tones used in the show were a highlight, especially the teal and the very marked evolution from day into night.
Fendi
A collection for a lady appears to be put together but on closer inspection there is a carefree mood. The tights, which were the colour of autumn leaves were slightly baggy at the knees. Masculine shapes were feminised with a large ruffle. The fur made the collection even more special as did the working of the rich colours.
D&G
This was just pure, unadulterated fun. Alphabet prints in monochrome burst into a rainbow of neon brights. The pieces included jumper dresses, trousers and sheer floaty dresses. The pieces were all shown with sneaker-wedges and socks. Body-conscious elements, such as 80s tubes were offset with oversized pieces. A t-shirt proclaimed "International Sexy Girl Here" and the finale featured alphabet tees and feather skirts. A predict a high-street-copying-riot.
Gucci
I am loving Gucci at the moment. For S/S 11 the jewelled tones were breathtaking and this season I am equally as impressed. Frida Giannini cited Florence Welch as one of her inspirations, which is quite possibly why I am lusting after every piece. Fedora hats and fur with touches of exotic skins all added to the seventies glamour. The jumpsuits, the colours, the sheerness, all hinted at a nostalgic elegance. Of course, the looks were good old-fashioned sexy with the thigh splits and dresses seductively tied at the neck. <3
Prada
Exotic skins were seen here again, in the form of boots and cocoon coats. Low-slung belts were worn over coat dresses which introduced a new silhouette and a move away from the hourglass. Fur collars were seen amongst the python as were large mermaid-esque sequins. I'm still feeling unsure about the collection to be honest. However, I adored the distinct girlishness of it all and the bag that was held as a clutch. Hmmm...
Maxmara
Futuristic, feminine and winter-chic. Knit dresses were cinched at the waist with a high neck. Jackets and coats were given a welcome finishing touch with a fur side panel. A grey bandeau dress was teamed with a fur snood and checked blanket dresses and coats were the ultimate in glamorous comfort. This collection has given me a renewed appreciation for leggings. The exposed skin in some places was balanced with the sheer warmth of the cosier looks. <3
Moschino
A masculine and military collection interspersed with feminine dresses and skirt suits. The masculinity came via double-breasted jackets, uniform insignia, tailored trousers and tuxedos with cummerbund here and there. The dresses were fitted with bountiful ruffles and long gloves. I loved the gold detail seen in the military pieces and also in the lame looks which were seen with navy jumpers. The rose print was a surprise and the size of the print ensured that it fit in well with the rest of the collection.
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