Bottega Veneta Catwalk Fashion Show Milan ss2012

For Bottega Veneta ss2012 Tomas Maier wanted to make a collection with a sense of freedom and high spirits. He managed to create clothes with a certain joy in its mix of colors and textures. The colors were so strong and full, the silhouettes so feminine and free and the fabrics modern yet comfortable. Maier started with corsetted dresses, followed by shirt dresses of matt silk en leather inserts that gave it a cool attitude.

As always the collection was full of ideas from trouser-suits to wide knits, elegant silk dresses with ethnic/geometric patterns and transparent overlays. The tunic dresses and tops had a hippie-feeling, while the rich colors (indigo, purple, red, fuchsia, orange) and organic feel of the fabrics gave it a more homemade character. Of course there were some signature dresses that were tied and twisted around the body and looked very sophisticated.

 

Trussardi Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012

The spring/summer Trussardi collection was one of the first designed by brand’s new creative director Umit Benan. And for a newcomer, who has more experience in menswear, it was a good start.

Looks were clean, wearable and – indeed – somewhat menswear inspired. Oversized jackets were worn with pleated trousers, men’s shirts were mixed with high wasted pants and unisex items like jumpsuits, trench coats and tunic dresses were presented on the runway.

But even though a lot of the designs could’ve come straight out of a man’s closet, the models never looked too boxy/masculine. That is, thanks to the waist belts, elegant sandals and beautiful leather bags.

Every look seemed perfect according to today’s trends. There weren’t any surprises, but you could tell every piece of clothing was beautifully made. Kudos for Benan, he’s off to a good start!

Blumarine Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012

It seems like cropped tops are going to be the hit of next summer. We spotted them in New York, London and now in Milan as well. At Blumarine they came in many versions; off shoulder, bandeau and biker jacket. Combined with shorts and skirts there was a lot of skin on show.

But maybe those items are exactly what you want during a hot summer. Besides there was enough to choose from for the more ‘formal’ summer events. Like cute black tea dresses with neon floral prints. Or matchy matchy (pajama) looks with colorful floral patterns on them.

Anna Molinari even showed a bit of a kinky side during the end of the show when she presented full black looks with crocodile leather, sequins and feathers. She could have held back a bit on the styling side, since all looks were a bit too much of everything. Those enormous floral accessories seemed a little childish too. Big earrings are one of the many trends for SS2012, but these ones just felt wrong.

But Molinari did show versatility. So if you’re not a big fan of the dark fetish theme, you might just fall in love with some of the bright, flirty fifties-style dresses.

Etro Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012

Today’s Etro show was more graphical and lighter than previous collections. It was out with the good old paisley prints and in with the new digital ones. The clothes still looked as lovely as ever.

There were modern versions of twenties dresses, high waisted shorts and jumpsuits, done in an original mix of shades.

Fringes, pleated underskirts and eyecatching linings made the simple cut dresses extra special. And some enormous earrings and cute handbags topped it off.

 

First View Milan ss2012: Sweet Memories

Celebrating the sweet is what Miucca Prada preaches for ss2012. Reminiscent of famous movie-moments these catwalk beauties look soft, smooth and sensual. This polished romance is not always just innocent since frivolous fabrics alternate with shimmery plastics and lush leather. Dressed up looks show a continuous interest in accessories and jewelry with supersized glasses, sparkling jewelry and charming bags.

Blugirl goes innocent, with sweet florals in pretty pastels, where Fendi adds a touch of concealed drama in ladylike looks. Fabrics as well as shapes have pin up appeal; lovely lace tops, frilled aprons and pretty plisse skirts. Adding to the lust for print, as we noticed in New York, Milan shows Fifties inspired patterns in the loveliest of colour schemes.

Stylespot is a collaboration with Stijlinstituut Amsterdam

 

 

Moschino Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012

This morning Rossela Jardini took us on a trip to the South of Spain where wowed us some with flamenco and matador influenced fashion. To the usual strong black and white looks, she added lots of embroideries (gold and colored), fringes, lace and golden coins.

Some models wore their hair in braids around their hat, others sported crazy hat pieces, like monteras, which gave the looks even more drama. The bold shiny jewelery and the golden shoes with multiple ankle straps were also hard to miss.

The silhouette was feminine; tight pants mixed with short jackets, ruffled dresses worn tight around the waist. Apart from a golden/yellow shade Jardini didn’t use any color for their fabrics, but we can’t say it made the collection boring. There were so many details in every look it was hard to check all of that out, before the following model would appear.

So when you’re going for the Espana-look, just slow down on the jewelery and accessories and you’ll look ‘elegante’ to the max. Olé!

Streetfashion Milan Womenswear ss2012 Day 2

What are you wearing during the coming fashionweeks? Your Gucci-shoes, your latest Celine-dress or that vintage Givenchy? 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  Fashion Week.

Prada Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear ss2012

Shiny, streamlined and sexy like a car, that was Prada’s ss2012 womenswear-collection. The sweet colors, full (pleated) skirts and carcoats reminded of the Fifties but of course Miucca Prada added her own modern touch by the use of fabrics, prints and accessories. And instead of last summer’s bananas she presented another print that surely will be copied sooner or later: cartoon cars and Thunderbird-flames.

There was more, of course:  grey felt coats with appliqué flowers all over the front in blue and cream or in orange and green; stiff, pleated skirts worn to the knee with Thunderbird-flames in pale pink broderie anglaise; cotton tube tops worn over pencil skirts; cotton house coats in pale blue with lapels in a contrasting print;  dresses with elastic in the waist. This was certainly a collection to be remembered.

D&G Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012

Today it became clear designer Domenico and Stefano are ending their D&G line with their heads held high. ‘Cause together with their announcement to end with the brand’s diffusion line they showed one of their strongest D&G collections in a while.

After florals and letters, the collection was fully inspired by scarf prints. The most colorful, rich scarf prints came by on blouses, trousers, tops, skirts, dresses and even on shoes and bags! The more clashing the prints were, the better the outfits.

All looks were styled to the extreme; with golden necklaces, earrings, bracelets and sunnies all worn at once. We even saw some larger than life floppy hats. But no matter how over the top the looks were, you can’t blame the designers. They just made sure their very last D&G show was a party and they had fun with it.

And even though we’re sad to miss out on these kind of fun, effortless collections, we shouldn’t be too disappointed to see this second line go. According to the designers the change will lead to their Dolce & Gabbana collection becoming even stronger. Cheers to that!

And watch the video of the show below.

Blugirl Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012

Today Blugirl’s models looked like they were heading to some kind of tea party. They were elegantly dresses in cute summer dresses, skirts and tops. All looks were perfectly styled with the right kind of shoe, the perfect little vest, a cute little hat and some nice colored jewelery.

Pastel hues, nudes and bright floral prints made the girls look fresh and flirty. It was a perfect wearable and girly collection, which lots of women will appeal to. It would have been fun though, if we could have seen some more of the maxi-looks (the green maxi skirt with floral printed top was one of our favorite looks of the show). And perhaps a good pair of trousers for the colder days?

Anyway, when it comes to party looks the Blugirl will have more than enough to choose from. Let’s just hope she’s a fan of ruffles, sequins and bare legs!

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