FASHION REPORT SS'15; MILAN FASHION WEEK

After a week with London's fashion scene from the bold and beautiful to techno punk, it's time for Italy presenting their talented designers' artwork. Yes, It's Milan Fashion Week! Oh...Ciao, Milano! A beautiful city owns many talented craftsman and designer also recognized internationally as one of the world's most important fashion capital. As a fashion observer, to catch Milan Fashion Week shows is a must. Here you can see how the Italians really appreciate their local art and culture into their designs combine with classic silhouettes. From 50's couture to 60's chicness down to easy breezy 70's bohemian glamour down to millennium 90's that Milan offer many timeless selection to all trend followers. After I've observed New York and London trend, my prediction for Milan are Heavy Embroidery, Techno Bright Colours and Prints, Lace and I want to see something Strange.

 

 

 I started my observation with one of my favorite Italian brand; Gucci. This season Frida Giannini presented her SS'15 collection strong retro 70's spirit with modern twist. Frida's collection for this season are more relaxed look and many separate pieces that you can play mix and match. From Gucci's two piece military inspired jacket with matching flare short pants, cool boyfriend jean, suede trench dresses and tunic, swirl laser cut lace with cotton as top and with denim as dress, halter dress, heavenly soft fur vest to her silky printed glittery kimono dress really captured 70's mode. I loved the 70's silhouette with a pinch of military elements and variety of fabrics that Frida brought into the collection. Not forget, Gucci's accessories for this season from Jackie O sunglasses to their knee and ankle length boots in suede and python until to their classic leather bucket and messenger bags with their signature shoulder strap were gorgeous and spicy! Frida succeed to bring her audiences into a time capsule to the 70's; where that era was the true essence of Gucci's legacy.

 

 

Well-known with her romantic and feminine designs on the red carpet worn by top celebrities like Claudia Schiffer, Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sandra Bullock, Eva Longoria and Megan Fox. Yes, The one and only Alberta Ferretti. I always admire her artwork from in trend Ready to Wear to her glamour Haute Couture collection. Everything so flowing and dreamy. This season Alberta presented her SS'15 collection bringing back the late 60's and 70's bohemian chicness. She creates something more free spirited and whimsically soft. Oh God! I love all of them. From her nude slipdresses, soft jumpsuits, chic sleeveless jackets, cropped tops, heavenly lace patched with fringes and flower petals poncho to Alberta's flowing dresses were fantastically well made. Simply exquisite! Alberta's handcraftsmanship were amazing and impeccable. You can see popping colours on nude colour chiffon fabric, light weight lace, small details in each of the collection is a perfect fantasy in reality. The whole collection are amazing! Ladies you should own one of Alberta's for your Spring/Summer wardrobe.

 

I do believe that most fashionistas and die-hard fan of this brand own their beautiful Baguette or amazing Peekaboo, fluffy buggies monster or latest it hot item karlito. Yes, I'm talking about the famous brand under Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia of Fendi wings. I'm very happy that I managed to watch Fendi show through live streaming. I love Fendi's lookalike Palazzo della Civiltà with torso mannequin as backdrop and on road as models runway. Simply marvelous setting. The sassy Cara Delevingne strut her move opening the show. Based what I've observed, Fendi for this season collection are structured, sculptural and sensational. You can get a pinch of 70's flair silhouette and splash of young all in these collection. From their cool cropped jackets, slouchy denim pants, 3D appliqué of orchid on Fendi's dresses and boxy leather jacket, modern shred tops with digital print to sexy feather dresses really catches my attention. Not only that Fendi also produce excellent accessories for this season like mini baguette with raincoat and gorgeous peekaboo bag with orchid appliqué, sexy strappy heels, fluffy little karlito and buggies and leather shaped orchid hair ties. A perfect combination between fashion and architecture as inspiration turn into a beautiful collection. I'm impressed and blown away with Fendi SS'15 collection. It's fun and fresh...simply FENDI. If you dare to style something modern grab two or three Fendi pieces for your Spring/Summer look, believe me you will never feel disappointed.

 

Armani..Armani..Ohhh Emporio Armani by Giorgio Armani. One of Italian big brand that I adore; its young, modern and pure luxe. This season Emporio Armani presented their SS'15 collection in heavenly shades of blues, beige and charcoal grey with luxury fabrics. Giving more  sporty and relaxed look with asymmetry, A line and sassy flare as the brand main focus. From Emporio's beautiful tailored jackets, relaxed high waist trousers, cropped trousers, classy dresses, layered ruffles dress, sleeveless jackets, comfy sweaters, fun skirts, amazing tops, Emporio's tailored suits to the electric blue metallic dress. I loved all of them. It's fresh and stand out. If you need something interesting for your Spring/Summer vacation wardrobe do pick Emporio Armani's classy collection.

 

Dean and Dan Caten of DSquared2; They're stylish twins that passionate with fashion. Famous with their dramatic, glamour and sexy fashion show all over the years. I feel blessed...again this season collection I managed to watch DSquared2 show via live streaming. Dean and Dan presented their SS'15 collection more relaxed, something that great to wear on a vacation and every pieces are clean and tailored. With simple backdrop runway stage models paraded their collection in bright colour palettes with artistic 70's prints. From their white cropped tee top with voluminous high waist skirt in bright colours print, fluffy yellow ostrich feather short skirt, sexy bathing suits, leather top with wide leg relaxed pants, sporty bikini in sequins, oversized-slouchy boyfriend jeans and cropped denim jacket, shell clamp long coat to DSquared2 heavenly ruffles dresses and skirts were amazing. I love the reminiscent of Sonia Delaunay's textiles that DSquared2 used onto their this season collection. It's vibrant, fun and relax. I'm fallen in love with DSquared2 sexy cage stilettoes and tote bags.

 

Another Italian big brand were also one of my top favourite that I managed to watch through live streaming this season was Prada show. It's a must in my schedule to catch Prada show every time fashion week held. I adore all Miuccia's artwork from her beautiful bags collection, classy shoes to her desirable fur or classic coats; women to men collection. It's my biggest dream to attend Prada show and own a Prada men tote bag specially designed by Miuccia Prada and made for me as my birthday present. Yes, I'm a fan of Prada. Prada come out a gloomy lavender sandy desert theme as runway backdrop. Based what I've observed, this season the lovely Miuccia presented her SS'15 collection more fitted and tailored with 70's inspired. From Miuccia's beautiful double breasted coat in black with topstitching line all around, sassy full leather jackets and skirts, fitted tunics, knit vest and sweaters, mid length fluffy fur coat to her belted dresses with amazing variety of rich fabrics like buttery soft leather, jacquard, brocade and damasks. Not forget Prada bag collection, pumps and platform clogs. It complete the whole look perfectly. I'm amazed and feel impressed with the detailing and excellent workmanship in these collection. Simply fabulous!

 

A luxury brand famous with handmade paisley pattern and fluid fabrics. Yes, I'm talking about the Italian brand; Etro. The brand own by Etro family and for womenwear fly high under Veronica's wings. Famous with her colourful artistic prints and 70's bohemian influence. This season Veronica presented her SS'15 collection more long loose layering, 70's bohemian silhouette with native American influences. From her beautiful flowing handkerchief hem silk kaftans, fluidly long 70's bohemian dresses, fringed coat, beaded jackets, woven poncho to her tribal motif tops and wide leg trousers with luxury lightweight materials; Veronica creates her beautiful handmade prints in shades of blue, grey, nude brown, lilac in her collection. I loved Etro's SS'15 cool accessories from the braided beaded hip belt, long leather and feather charm necklace to fringed suede boots and strappy heels and not forget Etro sassy bohemian fringed shoulder bag. The whole collection were perfectly amazing.

 

An Italian brand very famous back in the 90's with its own signature sexy high slit, big gold safety pins, body hugging under a glamourous Medusa. Yes, It's Versace (May Gianni Versace soul rest in peace) rise again like a phoenix under the late Gianni's sister Donatella Versace. After the huge success of Versus show at New York Fashion Week as an observer feel excited what will Donatella present for Versace SS'15 collection. I've the chance to watch Versace show via live streaming. I loved what Donatella presented from the techno Versace stage to its backdrop, catchy music beats and spotted my favorite catwalker; Supermodel Mariacarla Boscono. This season Donatella lineup her collection more bold, modern and fresh. Giving a pinch of 60's glamour silhouette and a splash of iconic Greek prints; Versace will be one of the hot brands for this season. From Versace's beautiful tailored jackets with white oversized stitching lines, sexy wrap skirts, fitted cropped tops, bodycon dresses, glittery 60's mini dresses, diagonal angles skirts to Versace's Medusa graphic dress. The high strappy see through heels, accessories with Medusa and new Versace's bags ...Ouuuh! Modern Sex, Love it! Based what I've observed, the whole collection were dynamic and strong. If you're searching something to wear and loved something different, modern and fierce you should pick Versace as your stylish Spring/Summer wardrobe.

 

Bottega Venetta, a brand famous with their signature woven technique on leather bags or clutches. I admire all BV bags and it's in my wish list to have one BV Messenger bag as my working bag, maybe one day.  This season Tomas Maier presented his SS'15 collection inspired by dance and workout clothes. Tomas had produced brilliant designs from a great inspiration based what I've seen from the show. You will see more comfy luxury fabrics like wool, cotton, suede and high quality spandex. From BV comfy sweaters, light and easy cardigans and spandex tops and fitted leggings, classy suede trench coat, sexy cotton wrap top with hot pants, full long sleeves wrap dresses, jumpsuit with front buttoned, boyish oversized jacket and wide leg pants, oversized top with wide leg short pants to BV's long black dress with sequins detailing. Partner it with BV's beautiful new bags collection and sassy dancing pumps, the whole collection were consistent and comfortable to move. Based what I've observed, it's a complete collection that you can wear everyday maybe to a workout or hangout at the cafe with friends.

 

He's well-known for flowing dresses with high slit, sizzling sexy exotic prints and beautiful jeans for ladies. Every fashionistas around the world love Roberto Cavalli amazing designs from his sexy flowing chiffon dresses, sassy fur jackets to Cavalli's bold statement accessories. This season Roberto presented his SS'15 collection more lean and relaxed 70's bohemian inspired. I loved Cavalli's runway stage, It feels the models paraded his collection on a jetty to a private yacht. His collection looks fabulous with digital, exotic floral and animal prints in electric bright colours. From Cavalli's pleated halter maxi dresses with tassels, beautiful tailored blazer with see through pleated long skirt, pure white lace jacket with short voluminous skirt or dresses, devious crocskin jacket and mini skirt, sexy sheer top with ostrich feather with shimmery exotic animal print trousers to Cavalli's signature halter flowing dress with high slit and zebra print. Soft folded bags, bold chunky bangles with sexy 70's platform clogs completes the whole collection. Based what I've observed, it's fresh and pure luxe collection. Love it!
 

I ended my Milan Fashion Week observation with Dolce & Gabbana. This season Deminco Dolce and Stefano Gabanna bring Spain to Sicily onto their SS'15 collection. I loved this season D&G's backdrop all in shades of red including the checked print runway. Background music of the show really capture the moment that you feels in Spain, Ole! Deminco and Stefano presented their SS'15 collection more wearable designs with classic fitted silhouette, bullfighter and flamenco inspired. From D&G's beautiful matador style jackets with braid embroidery detailing, sexy flamenco-style layered polka dot skirts and dresses, sizzling corsets and hot pants, pure luxe bejewelled tops or cropped jackets with lace skirts or hot pants, rugged bejewelled slouchy jeans, lace dresses with sleeves, fringed ponchos, stripes top and sheer fitted midi skirt with delicate patched rosettes, classic fitted blazer with fitted midi skirt, heavenly embroidered dresses with Spanish elements to gold bejewelled corset under sheer dress hemmed lace at the bottom. Beautiful bejewelled bag collection and accessories with models paraded slicked back hairdo and carnation in their hair complete the whole collection flawlessly. Based what I've observed, D&G collection for this season were strong yet feminine. A great show that I feel enjoy and learn something new from it. The Dolce & Gabbana show ended when the models paraded in crisp white shirts and passion red high waist bejewelled hot pants with embroidered floral ballerina flats and one of them was Kendall Jenner. Simply marvelous!

 To be continued; Paris Fashion Week SS'15

[Images credit: MFW Photographers & style.com]