Dolce and Gabbana looked to the gilded pomp of the old Cathoic church to inspire their fall 2012 collection. From structured capes to velveteen dresses gloriously ornamented with gold trim, all emanated an aesthetic of old world excess. As they are oft to do, the designers used a healthy dose of lace and sheer fabric, Continue Reading
When it comes to fur, few brands are on Fendi’s level. For Fall 2012, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld established the Italian fashion house as the premier fur brand in the industry. That, paired with exotic skins on feminine yet modern silhouettes, skyrocketed the whole collection into the luxury stratosphere. No piece was simple Continue Reading
For Fall 2012, Frida Giannini of Gucci bet on black, working the somber tone into oversized cropped leather jackets, sharp tailored dresses, and velvet maxi skirts equipped with high slits. Gone were the eye catching jewel tones or gilded fringes of season’s past. Fall 2012 has a dark and serious tone, yet still skews decadent Continue Reading
So today is the last day of Milan Fashion Week! Tomorrow I’ll be headed to Paris for the last leg of the stylish whirlwind that is Fashion Month. Every season gets better in good old Italy, and every season a few more invitations tumble my way. This weekend, after attending the Emporio Armani and Just Continue Reading
Moschino designer Rosella Jardini looked to Spanish culture to inspire the brand’s Spring 2012 collection, evoking flamenco dancers and bull fighters in each look. Almost literal adaptations of historical costumes were modernized with the addition of embroidery, sequins, patches, and varying hem lengths. The brand’s signature bright colors were on high, as were look-at-me toreador Continue Reading
Donatella Versace took to the ocean to inspire her Spring 2012 collection, painting seashells, starfish, seahorses, and fish on a series of dresses and chic separates. Blacks and whites set the foundation, as muted blues, purples, greens, and yellows played on seaworthy patterns. Stud embellishments brought select garments to life, either dotting bodices or peppering Continue Reading
While scarf prints were all over Dolce & Gabbana’s D&G line, the brand opened their Spring 2012 collection with fruits, flowers, and veggies. Cucumbers, red peppers, onions, and even eggplants were spied on sharp dresses and separates with 50′s silhouettes. Bobble earrings dangled from lobes, and dramatic bows finished off rompers and corseted dresses. Flowers Continue Reading
Signature prints were back at Pucci, with romantic, gypsy inspired patterns playing on floor grazing gowns, crop tops, and maxi skirts. Lace edged luxurious fabrics in red, pale pink, celery, muted yellow and ivory fell away from the body in variegated hems. Long sleeve patterned shirts were also paired with knee length shorts and single Continue Reading
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