Oh, isn't Milan Fashion Week such fun. There's already been big news this week, as Dolce & Gabbana will be merging their D&G line into their main collection, from next season. I'm sure this merge, will make the main line even stronger, we shall see what happens next season. Here's the first part of the shows from Milan so far:
Prada
Miuccia Prada gives us iconic pieces season after season and the reason why I am a dedicated Pradette. Last summer, Prada gave us monkeys and bananas and they became the print of the season. For S/S 12, we have cars... believe it or not, and of course they work, and we all know they'll be all over the high street next year. Floral printed coats started the show, with pleated skirts and crop tops. The car theme began with the huge cars that show-goers sat on and the car park mood of the venue. Retro car prints started on pleated skirts and crop tops. They also featured on gorgeous leather pencil skirts and exhaust fumes looked spectacular on the pieces too. There was a bit of sparkle on some of the coats, and fifties swimsuits were also beautiful. The bags were equally delightful.
Gucci
A fantastic collection from Frida Giannini, bringing a lovely dose of Italian glamour to start the week off. Geometric art-deco shapes gave us a taste of the twenties theme. We've seen this decade at a few shows this season, which I'm very excited about as I am in love with that decade. Dropped waists featured on many of the dresses, another indicator of the twenties silhouette. There were equestrian touches here and there also, especially with the cutest horse motif. The make-up just screamed Gucci glam with the heavy smoky eye and the nude but glossy lip.
MaxMara
A very sporty and minimal collection with a bit of gloss. Collarless coats started the show and graduated into jumpsuits and the occasional miniskirt. The silhouette was modern and form-fitting and the palette was quite nude and uniform with turquoise being used to introduce some colour. The models had faux dreadlocks, which were interesting. I felt at times that the collection became a bit repetitive in places and it could have pushed the boundaries a bit more, to make the collection more exciting.
Moschino
As the show opened, I could tell that we were in for a collection of the reinvention of the House's signature details. The frogging on the cropped jackets, the hearts, the hats all common in a Moschino collection. There were flamenco ruffles and large floral prints, the print looked great on a maxi. The yellow in this collection worked really well, especially on the dresses. The wild west then came into the mix, with sandy nudes and fringing.
D&G
As everyone bids arrivederci to D&G, their last collection took centre stage, and I loved it. Well, I'm a big fan of silk scarves, and usually wrap them around myself at home. You can create many looks doing this, as D&G showed us this season. Gorgeous printed scarves were wrapped and draped around the models in a multitude of looks. There were minis, handkerchief hems and playsuits. Gold coin jewellery added to the extravagant and very Hermes feel to the collection. It was an extravaganza of colourful and feminine fun and a great way to depart.
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