First View Milan Womenswear FW2014: Soft Spo(r)t

Here the accessible side of fashion on show during fashion week Milan. Soft touch comfy wear with a sporty esprit in plain and simple near-traditional shapes. Parka’s, trenches and woollen shirt-dresses reflect the spirit of the 60s neat and polite society, as exclaimed by Gucci. Orderly details and subtly shifted proportions, jut raising or lowering the waistlines. In sophisticated off-color-combinations that add that contemporary touch so much needed to trigger the desire-and-buy-me-machine.
Just Cavalli in general went for the hairy fluff, but here he wrapped his model in snug short shearling in a pretty pale pastel. At Fendi zippered skirts and parka’s, sporty as well as romantic, with tufts of fur on luxurious casual coats. And also Gucci tapped into the casual side of its heritage, with smart double-breasted coats, short high-waisted dresses in sugary macaron-shaded and faded pastels. To quote Suzy Menkes for NYTimes: ‘All good and luxurious stuff’.

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Dolce & Gabbana Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2014

For ever inspired by their beloved Sicily designers Domenico and Stefano this time pulled from the moment in history when invaders brought myths, legends and thus fairytales to the island. Doing so the show’s backdrop was one big mesmerizing fairy tale wood. Models were dressed as little red (grey and purple) riding hoods sporting large capes with fur trimmed hoodies. Cartoon-y Foxes, owls and squirrels were embroidered onto their clothing, as well as large flowers and keys (to the castle). There were frogs to be kissed. The color palette was warm (purple -amethyst-, ruby, emerald, burgundy, mustard), fabrics were rich and decorated (with beads and sequins) to the max. Attention was in the details, from diamond encrusted gloves to embellished handbags; this was luxury fashion at it’s finest. And though every single piece was beautifully made there were creations for the castle’s servants and there were show stopping princess gowns. One purple, floral printed, sheer dress, another in yellow and the closing look in red were truly magical. Not to mention the grande finale full of glittery Tinkerbell dresses. We’re enchanted..

Streetfashion Milan Womenswear FW2014, Day 5

What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Gucci-shoes, that vintage Prada or your latest Givenchy-sweater? Maybe we’ll spot you in Paris, Milan, New York or Amsterdam. During the fashionweeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Milan Womenswear Fashion Week fall/winter 2014.

Salvatore Ferragamo Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2014

Salvatore Ferragamo on Sunday was classic with just the right amount of edge and modernity. Massimiliano Giornetti presented sophisticated, deep colored (bronze, green, orange, purple) looks in rich materials like cashmere, leather and fur with brushed plaid details and leopard spots. To make things more interesting he played with those ingredients, dipping leather pleats in metallic paint and giving fur pieces a leather trim. Multiple variations of the cape, sleeveless coats, high collars, accentuated waists, slick hairdos, perfect little handbags, power sunglasses, high-heel riding boots, tights instead of bare legs and the fact that there was not a pant in sight (just dresses and skirts) made the collection extremely elegant. Giornetti wasn’t trying to hard to do something modern, refreshing or edgy; this was classic luxury at it’s best.

Missoni Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2014

Messy buns, black mascara from the night before and comfy, slightly sporty attires; Missoni’s girls were 100% in the relax mode on Sunday morning (and that is just how Sunday mornings should be). “A very feminine girl in men’s oversize outerwear”, was how Angela Missoni described her collection as she sent out loose cargo pants (with large side pockets), shiny waistcoats, sleeveless knitwear and body hugging tops, fur jackets and hoodies came in the liveliest of fall shades. The brand’s signature zigzag came in small and larger forms; displayed on and woven into woolen coats, knitted pencil skirts, different tweed variations, suit jackets and in XL size on a fur top. Designs had geometrically shaped, colorful appliqués too. Nothing to go crazy for right away, yet a typical Marni addition. Gloves, bags and hats gave everything an extra luxurious feeling. Laying in bed all day might be just about anyone’s favorite Sunday activity, perhaps a little lunch would be a good idea.. ‘Cause Those clothes need to be seen!

Marni Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2014

“Amplification, exaggeration, gentle distortion,” Consuelo Castiglioni wrote in her show notes. And exaggerated it was… Furs and feathers to the max, busy prints, bright shades, large glasses, feral hair.. Marni has a lottt going on for upcoming winter. But even though those prints almost hurt our (Sunday morning) eyes and that larger than life spotted fur coat won’t find a home any time soon Castiglioni presented us with lots of solid fall/winter style ideas. She made us think of ruffled dresses and corsets paired with jumpers, she showed sporty neopreen can be sexy and proved bright pink can be ultra chic. The finale of full on fur ensembles and feather (Dutch duck) details might be a little too provocative for Marni’s clientèle, for this show they clearly worked. Besides, in our mind we’re already combining exaggerated bits and pieces from this Marni show and matching those with our everyday wardrobe at home. Mix ‘n match; a fashion motto suitable for any designer’s creations, but particularly with such an outspoken collection as today.

Streetfashion Milan Womenswear FW2014, Day 4

What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Gucci-shoes, that vintage Prada or your latest Givenchy-sweater? Maybe we’ll spot you in Paris, Milan, New York or Amsterdam. During the fashionweeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Milan Womenswear Fashion Week fall/winter 2014.

Streetfashion Milan Womenswear FW2014, Day 3

What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Gucci-shoes, that vintage Prada or your latest Givenchy-sweater? Maybe we’ll spot you in Paris, Milan, New York or Amsterdam. During the fashionweeks we refresh our streetwear posts regularly. We don’t judge, we’re not the fashion-police, we just enjoy fashion and your own personal style. Next stop: Milan Womenswear Fashion Week fall/winter 2014.

Jil Sander Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2014

Jil Sander, once again without Jil, proved to maintain it’s strong minimalistic DNA. Clean, pale colored (gray, blue, sage, pink and peach) looks followed each other on a crispy white runway. First a line-up of strong gray woolen coats paired with pleated pants. Then came the sleeveless dresses with folded details. There were boxy suits and high wasted A-line skirts with cashmere turtleneck jumpers. A lime green snake skin bag, colorful brogue shoes and a few sparkly touches at the end briefly interrupted the overall minimal vibe of the collection. According to the show notes the team was trying to portray “the fundamental codes of the Jil Sander label, reinforcing the emblems of the house.” And so they did.

Roberto Cavalli Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2014

Forget clean and simple fashion; more is more if you ask Roberto Cavalli. And that does not only concern his clothing… The designer created a large ring of fire as the set for his fall/winter show around which the models strutted their stuff. With the first look coming up the tone was set for an animalistic over the top collection. Slim snakeskin trousers, a leopard printed blouse, a large fur stola and a golden lion head on a tassle necklace. Long and lean fringed (flapper) dresses and tight pants followed, worn with lots of fur and similar jewelry. Statement prints, studs, beads and sequins made every look extravagantly glamorous. Attires the average woman won’t soon be walking around in. No, A-listers and real housewives of Beverly Hills will probably still be Cavalli’s target group, although he stated this week he wished fashion was “less tied to all those stars” and that he wouldn’t be dressing anyone for the Oscars. Oh well, as long as business is doing good and he doesn’t turn into a copycat like he accused Michael Kors to be.

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