Versace Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Menswear FW2017

Gone were the beefcake models, the shiny Medusa logos — not to mention most of the flashiness that have become synonymous with Versace men’s wear. In their place came subtler elements: blanket coats, trenches and shearlings, and lean, sensible suits.

Donatella Versace’s mission this season was to dress a variety of men — not just showmen. Versace replaced her tall, buff boys with an international cast of models who were smaller and, well, more “normal” looking.
As they hightailed it down the multiple, intersecting runways they looked a lot like commuters — rich ones, at least — decked out in a variety of urban uniforms, staring straight ahead and striding with a determined step.
Some wore businessman clothes such as camel coats, trenches and lightweight topcoats, some of which were slit up the sides. Suits were fitted while trousers flared slightly, and had little slashes at the bottom à la unzipped track suits. Other models worked a street-y look, dressed in puffers — with a lumberjack check — or a patterned bomber mismatched with plaid trousers, and a baseball cap.

Among the highlights was a soft black-and-red blanket coat with a triangle pattern, inspired by traditional Jewish textiles, a dark suit with an original, off-kilter tartan drawn by hand, and hoodies and tops adorned with collaged photographs of neo-classical statues.

Dolce & Gabbana Catwalk Fashion Show Menswear Milan FW2017

For Fall ’17, Dolce & Gabbana took the idea of inviting YouTube and Instagram influencers from the millennial generation to their show, started by them last season, by inviting them to be the show. But they weren’t only chasing models with fat follower portfolios; there were children of clients at the Alta Moda couture line in the mix, too.
Cameron Dallas, who, as usual, brought several hundred hopelessly devoted young female fans in his wake, opened the show in a black and burgundy suit as Austin Mahone, also suited, wielded a golden microphone on the runway.
Regal canines—including a great snob fox in a smoking jacket shown on one velvet sweatshirt worn over brocade patch jeans—were a theme. Sneakers were dipped in resin, given elegant brand signature, or scribbled and sketched on in a teen-dream mosaic like those covering the backpacks of the Cameron Dallas fans screaming in the freezing cold outside.

Marni Catwalk Fashion Show Menswear Milan FW2017

It’s not an easy challenge to set a new path for a fashion brand after the departure of its founder and creative director. With his debut collection for Marni, Francesco Risso was wise enough to not completely shock the label’s followers — there were references to the Consuelo Castiglioni era in the color palette, the graphic patterns and the use of fabrics — while attempting to tap into a younger generation of customers. So instead of continuing Castiglioni’s strive for quirkiness, Risso embraced a more approachable, cool street approach.

While Castiglioni with her approach to fashion drew fans of the avant garde, Risso with his first collection seemed interested in developing a more playful, youthful image for the brand — one that is definitely less edgy.

SS2017 Catwalk Trend: Parka Power

We already briefly discussed this trend here, but let’s dig a little deeper into the Parka for SS2017. Cause in line with the overall sporty vibe the Parka popped up at the fashion shows of Versace, Sportmax, Maxmara and Stella McCartney. It fits perfectly with the focus on functionality that fashion is experiencing lately. A loose, comfy all zipped up parka (as seen at Sportmax) to hide in or an unzipped lightweight tech version leaving some room for sensuality and silhouette. Whichever way you’re going to sport the parka just know there are no rules. Bright colors (see Versace color blocking eighties palette) as well as sporty elements (like straps, elastics, hoodies, zippers and buttons) are very much allowed. Power to the parka!

SS2017 Catwalk Trend: Robe Chic

We’ve spent every last Penny on some of the best designer bargains and are officially done with sale shopping. Time to look ahead to what spring/summer has in stores for us. And trust us, it’s going to be an amazing fashion season. We understand you’ll not be parading in next to nude outfits any time soon, so we’re starting our SS2017 trend reports off slowly, with items you could possible already rock and buy while it’s still winter. Our first trend of choice: the luxurious rope.

Vloggers may have been right all along; there’s no shame in robe dressing. On the contrary, major designers have introduced the robe as the chicest thing for the upcoming summer season. Haider Ackermann, Lanvin and Burberry were some of the biggest players in this game of home attire dressing. Their runway looks filled with silky satin, paisley printed, robes in fact appeared highly desirable. Paired with some tough boots and a studded high waisted belt (Burberry) they might even become a hit among youngsters. We can already see these beautifully colored and printed robes matched with some destroyed denim and low cut tops. Or even with some silky pj’s still underneath. Either way, the straight out of bed #ootd was never this on trend.

8 memorable moments of 2016 (Recap)

Another year has almost come to an end. A year filled with fashion highlights and unfortunately some more sad moments as well. Some fashion news wowed or shocked us more than other, but we can not fully wrap up 2016 without mentioning this. Here are 5 fashion moments to remember 2016 by.

1. Sonia Rykiel died at the age of 86. We will remember her for her colored knitwear and her pioneering role in fashion.

2. Fashion is experiencing a change of pase. Both designers and consumers are protesting against the rapid pase of fashion (trends). While some designers opted to not show at all this season. Tommy Hilfiger is a designer who believes clothes should be available straight off the runway and therefor sold some of his designs immediately after his SS2017.

3. Stella McCartney launched a menswear line. “I’ve long desired to marry the Stella woman to a man and now the time just feels so right”, she stated back in November when she introduced her first collection for men.

4. In November Kenzo and H&M also launched their colorful and animalistic collaboration collection driving people wild just like Versace, Cavalli, Viktor & Rolf and many more did in the past few years.

5. Bill Cunningham, the New York (street)fashion-photographer died at the age of 87. He turned fashion photography into his own branch of cultural anthropology on the streets of New York. He will be dearly missed in the international fashion scene.

6. (7. 8. & 9.) David Bowie, Prince, George Michael and Franca Sozanni all passed away this year too. All four heroes in their field of work and major fashion influencers in their very unique and inspirational way. Gone too soon.

 

 

4 x Relatives Take Over (Recap 2016)

Little sisters stepping into the spotlight; it’s a common thing in fashion and celebrity land. And why not use your relative’s fame to make a name for yourself right? There are countless exemples of girls who made it in showbizz/modeling thanks to their famous family. We name Solange (Knowless), Zoe (Kravitz), Georgia May (Jagger), Elle (Fanning), Stella (McCartney). Sure, their surname might not have been their ultimate key to succes, but at least it will have opened some doors. As did the surnames of the following stunners taking over the spotlight big time.

1. Lottie MossShe already walked a catwalk show in 2015, but her star is very much rising this year. Kate’s little sisters is about to become a fashion sensation herself.

2. Lily Rose Depp
Her father might not have had such a wonderful year, but Lily Rose is on her way up. She walked her first show earlier this month. A Chanel show to kick off her modelling debut in the best way possible. Having a mom with the right connections in the fashion industry pays off!

3. Bella Hadid
Gigi may have paved her way a bit, now it’s Bella’s turn to wow the fashion world. Walking every major runway, gracing covers and fashion campaings solo or with her famous sister. Having a supermodel sister and mom comes in handy!

4. Kaia Crawford
She has a supermodel mom, supermodel genes and friends (like Kendall Jenner) in high places; Kaia is about to become famous. At only fifteen years old she is already named the new face of Marc Jacobs beauty, so the only way is up for this lady once she turns 18. Oh and her brother, Cindy’s son Presley Gerber debuted at Moschino’s L.A. show this year. It’s all in the family.

6 fashion items we loved in 2016 (Recap)

So velvet, ruffles and leopard prints among other trends played a big part in 2016. But let’s not forget certain fashion items and focus on the details like bags, shoes and accessories. Items that can make or break any #ootd and surely deserve a moment in the spotlight.

6. Body cross bags worn to the front and a little higher than before (bye bye big shoulder bag)

5. Chokers preferably velvet ones

4. Vans sneakers; this skate shoe suddenly became a ‘thing’ for fashion lovers.

3. Continuing a trend started in 2015 retro pilot glasses stayed a trend among bloggers and influencers (same goes for that leopard coat).

2. If Alessandro says berets are the latest thing; it’s Gucci-cool to put (a pink) one on.

1. Comfy& cool; the loafer remained a hit among fashion professionals. Again thanks to Gucci.

This year’s designer musical chairs (Recap 2016)

No year without a good game of musical chairs, right?! In 2016 too designers moved and groved their way around the international fashion scene. Some sad goodbyes, some fresh new beginnings. Let’s discuss the biggest players (movers & shakers) of this year’s musical chairs edition.

Consuelo Castiglioni is leaving the Italian brand she founded with her husband Gianni in 1994. The Marni spring 2017 collection she showed in Milan was her last. A replacement has already been named: Francesco Risso joins from Prada.

Peter Dundas leaves Roberto Cavalli after just three seasons. Dundas was poached from Emilio Pucci to breathe new life into Roberto Cavalli, where he had previously served as head designer from 2002 to 2005. The Ss2017 collection was Dundas’ final for Roberto Cavalli, which is undergoing some major changes in ownership and leadership.

In August Calvin Klein officially confirmed the hire of Raf Simons as its new chief creative officer. Following a three-year stint as creative director at Dior, the move marks Simons first foray into American fashion and a new chapter for Calvin Klein.

Back in July it was announced Christian Dior had lured Maria Grazia Chiuri away from Valentino. In September she already sent out her first work for the brand and delivered a feminist statement with it.

After just three seasons at DKNY Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow are leaving. Their decision to leave comes on the heels of LVMH’s sale of Donna Karan International (DKI) to G-III.

Rainbows, unicorns & all things pink (Recap 2016)

Rainbows, pizzas, unicorns, donuts, ice cream and red lips; anything that came in pins or patches drove us crazy over the past year. Perhaps as an escape to everything bad going on in the world we en masse were driven towards happy fantasy objects and all things pink. Pink XL puffer jackets, hair pink fur coats, pink ruffles, pink tule, pink barets, pink it-bags and pink hair. Simply escaping reality with this cheerful and dreamy fashion trend.

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