Clothes: Among the mod dresses and pop art patterns there was no doubt about where Moschino creative director Rossella Jardini drew inspiration this season: The Swinging Sixties were in full effect throughout the collection. A-line mini-minis, kick flares, and contrast piping along pockets and collars all helped to deliver the retro message with flair. There Read more →
The Clothes: Sophisticated, smart and casual, Giorgio Armani crafted the perfect summer working wardrobe for Emporio Armani’s spring 2013 collection. A color palette of neutrals kept the mood light, while clever layering kept it practical. There were short suits and pleated tartan skirts, both of which were more sophisticated than schoolgirl. I was particularly into Read more →
Ciao, Milan! It’s a little over a week till the official unofficial start of Red Carpet Season (AKA: the Emmys), and on the first day of Milan fashion Week Alberta Ferretti got the party started early sending out even-more-beautiful-than-usual shimmering, glimmering evening gowns. Meanwhile, Frida Giannini earned top marks with critics for turning back to the Dolce Vita era for a look that was very Gucci, if not Gucci, Gucci.
Every season Miuccia Prada manages to make the shoes that everyone–from editors to street style stars–wants. Fall’s chunky-heeled mary janes are quirky yet still totally wearable–ditto the flame shoes from spring. For Spring 2013, though? Erm, maybe not.
Miuccia Prada never fails to surprise. While other designers may toy with the same theme season after season, Prada always reinvents itself–yet somehow still maintains that intrinsic, unmistakable Prada-ness. You just know it’s Prada when you see it.
Safari–the MaxMara way.
The Clothes: No one does an evening gown quite like Alberta Ferretti: Delicate, feminine, ethereal and yet somehow strong, Ferretti’s gowns are always the focal point of her show. This season, the designer took a decidedly more embellished and decorative approach to her frocks. There were layers of tulle, sheer panels, sequins, fringe, laser cut Read more →
It’s Prada time! And thanks to technology, you get to watch one of fashion month’s most important shows at the same time as all the fancy editors in Milan. Meaning, RIGHT NOW. And you can wear whatever you want.
Click through to see what genius Miuccia cooked up for spring 2013.
It was more is more for designer Frida Giannini, who seemed to find inspiration in Liz Taylor circa the late ’60s/early ’70s as well as Richard Avedon portraits of Marella Agnelli, Talitha Getty and Gloria Vanderbilt.
Let me guess, you aren’t reading this post from Milan, are you? No? Me either. That’s why all of us sitting at our desks right now can be grateful that Milan’s designers have fully embraced the live stream. Can you say P-R-A-D-A? And hello Ferragamo and Gucci! So, take a bathroom break at school/work/set an alarm to wake up at 2:30 in the morning to watch from your bed, glue yourself to your smartphone/computer and relish your front row seat at Milan’s hottest shows.
