Gucci Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012
According to WWD Gucci’s new collection was inspired by a gentlemen’s club. “But a very relaxed one with a sporty attitude,” creative director Frida Giannini told WWD backstage before the show.
The inspiration was visible in the checked (hounds tooth, Prince of Wales and Glen plaid checks) suits, the classic cardigans and the bow ties. It was also in the absence of socks and ties, which you wouldn’t necessarily miss if Giannini hadn’t said anything.
Like the boys at Calvin Klein and Bikkembergs The guys from Gucci’s club are sporty types too, we could tell by the leather trim on a red coat and the large pockets on some of the shorter jackets. Yet unlike many other menswear brands we saw this week Giannini didn’t go with the loose, relaxed silhouette. Her designs stayed classic and tailored; probably just how the English gentleman likes it.
Dirk Bikkembergs Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012
June 20, 2011 by Jetty
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Not soccer but diving was the inspiration for Bikkembergs’ new collection. Some of his muscled models came onto the runway wearing nothing but a towel and a bathing cap. A few appeared soaking wet; as if they’d just got out of the swimming pool. And if that was not enough reference to diving, there were some prints of diving people too, as well as the word ‘jump’ on some pieces of clothing.
After about fifteen looks Bikkembergs’ theme changed. Tomato prints were introduced (will vegeatbles become a hit this time?) and the models were more dressed. Leather jackets, cardigans, soft suit jackets and sweaters with a large star print were the highlights of the second half of the collection. Mostly done in classic black and white yet also in pink and green.
At the end Bikkembergs brought in some sexy female models to spice it all up a bit, although the collection was strong enough by itself. And even if you’re not a fan of diving you’ll be able to find something you like.
Moncler Gamme Bleu Catwalk Fashion Show SS2012
June 20, 2011 by Jetty
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Tom Browne surely knows how to morph the craziness for sports into a wearable collection for the Italian label Moncler Gamme Bleu. You can’t believe that after his extra-ordinary shows led with military precision, the Italian teenagers actually buy his clothes. But leave all the quirky details and entertainment out, and left is a collection with nice athletic jackets and bombers, T-shirts, shorts, leather motorcycle gear and navy-inspired costumes. Checks came in gray and black, stripes in blue and white with an occasionally red accent and black and white played their of role.
The show was set in a real fence-club with trophies and photos of fencers lining the walls. Giant, fluorescent sci-fi lights were there just for the occasion. The connection between a fencer’s padding and Moncler’s skiwear heritage is rather obvious, but you need Browne to make the link between this and the storm troopers in Star Wars. To the tune of the movie’s ‘Imperial March’ the masked corps filed out and lined up against the back wall of the club. The tone was set.
Streetfashion Milan Menswear SS2012 Day 2
June 20, 2011 by Jetty
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What are you wearing during the coming fashionweeks? Your Prada-shoes, your latest Jil Sander-suit or that vintage Comme des Garcons? 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 Menswear Fashion Week.
Missoni Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012
Sports are going to be big for 2012. At Missoni the Olympic games were the main inspiration for the new collection. The brand reinvented the Olympic tracksuit that Ottavio Missoni (founder of Missoni) designed for the 1948 London Olympic games.
This heritage translated to a beautiful color palette (the turquoise/sand combinations looked stunning) and the most elegant knitwear. Soft jackets and classic cut cardigans (with different patterns) were worn on top of each other, mixed with sporty shorts.
The mood of the show was relaxed, the clothes looked comfy. Though most of the designs are by no means suitable for wearing at the contemporary Olympics; they’re sure fun for a casual day at the office or a lunch in the park.
Our pictures will be published shortly.
Prada Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012
June 19, 2011 by Jetty
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No doubt Miuccia Prada is into golf. Her new ss2012 menswear-collection screamed golf from head to toe. From the oversized caps to the shoes and colorful bags with clubs. She must have been on the green lately and asked herself why those golfers looked so geeky and dressed so bored. And she decided to draw a totally new world. Literary. The setting of the Prada show was unreal, as in colors and prints that were to bright, outfits that looked out of this world, too green fake grass and kitchy, shiny clubs.
But you’ll never know with Prada. The collection was a strange, casual mix of vintage-looking golfwear, rhinestone western-jackets, Sixties-inspired flowerprints and Fifties-inspired comics of jazz-musicians. Black, blue and gray played with faded yellow, blue and taupe. The silhouette was slender, with straight pants topped with double breasted jackets, a pullover, a polo or a short jacket. Scarves tied in the neck instead of ties. It all reminded me of the cliche-image people have of American men in the fifties. You’re shocked at first view, but at second sight you admire them for their courage. It’ll make the world a lot more brighter.
Salvatore Ferragamo Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012
June 19, 2011 by Jetty
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Oh boys, you’re in for a treat! The new Salvatore Ferragamo collection is going to make your day. Silhouette-wise, that is. As in some of the other brands new summer collections Ferragamo too opted for nonchalant elegance.
The pants were loose; the jackets appeared comfortable and some of the knitwear looked cosy. Jackets either were double breasted or had double pockets and were worn with a band tied around the waist.
It felt great for spring/summer; the colors (white, olive green, beige, sand, black). Finished off with some cool sun hats, peeptoe (!!) shoes, shoulder bags and sunglasses we couldn’t think of any reason not to wanna wear Ferragamo next year.
Our pictures will follow shortly.
Bottega Veneta Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012
June 19, 2011 by Jetty
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Oh, how I wish every man would dress like Tomas Maier of Bottega Veneta uses to dress his men. How tough, sensitive and beautiful they would look in one outfit. The Bottega Veneta ss2012-collection proved it again. Impeccable suits in decent colors and patterns, soft and tough leather pants and jackets, workwear de luxe in denim and leather and intelligent mixes of prints, knitwear and fabrics. It seemed a fine mix of the inventive and the innovative without screaming or being to eccentric.
The sheer quality of the materials put the collection into a high register and the essential alost invisible codes of the house were all there, especially in the soft bags folded under the arm like giant envelopes. Even the use of ‘shocking’ colors, as in turquoise or green suits, the result was still classy.
Emporio Armani Catwalk Fashion Show Milan SS2012
If anything the Emporio Armani show today was relaxed. The silhouette was loose, the fabrics were airy and the nonchalant male models walked in a chill mode (sunglasses on, hands in their pockets).
The fabrics moved with every step the models took. Those loose pants seemed ultra comfortable, several knitted sweaters looked weightless and some of the jackets appeared almost translucent.
With a colored palette ranging from off white and light grey to navy and black Armani’s silk and linen designs were the perfect example of casual elegance.
Dark denim and leather jackets with lots of zippers added some streetwise feeling. And the barefoot finale once more stressed the relaxed spirit of this collection. No sharp & sleek business looks here, but maybe Armani wants men to loosen up a bit. It sure looks very tempting.
Streetfashion Milan Menswear SS2012 Day 1
June 19, 2011 by Jetty
Filed under Featured Items, Menswear, Milan, Streetwear
What are you wearing during the coming fashionweeks? Your Prada-shoes, your latest Jil Sander-suit or that vintage Comme des Garcons? 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 Menswear Fashion Week.
