Trend Report FW2013: Pinstripe Parade

There’s nothing surprising about a woman dressed in a suit anymore. Us ladies have been borrowing clothes from the lads for ages now. But this season the menswear inspired tailoring is extra sharp! Designers from Yamamoto and McCartney to Ralph Lauren and Margiela all introduced the masculine inspired trend in a new and very feminine version. Now they may have opted for the typical (boring) business pinstripe generic viagra print, they did manage to turn it into the most wanted, extra elegant print on any woman’s fall fashion wish list. They showed the print on a jacket, combined with skirts, bare legs and high heels (Ferragamo), paired with nothing but some lingerie (Marc Jacobs) or a pair of shorts (Saint Laurent), sleeveless (Margiela), on sharply tailored suits (Moschino, Yamamoto) and last but not least used on unexpected fashion items like, dresses and thick winter jackets (Stella McCartney). These labels made it clear: you don’t have to look like a fella to join in on this pinstripe parade. Be inspired by our image gallery below, use your creativity and have a little feminine fun with it!

Trend Report FW2013: Skater Skirts

The hemlines may have dropped a few inches into this season’s conservative midi skirt trend. Yet with the nineties inspired skater skirt hype there’s room to put some leg on display as well. The flared, fitted at the waist, often pleated (Blumarine) skirts cheap cialis uk popped up everywhere along the fall/winter collections. Unexpectedly even the chicest, classic brands opted for the playful piece of clothing. Now luckily there’s no need to go (figure) skating in this skirt style. It’s suitable for the chicest events, although you can wear it in a sporty or casual way too. Start with a simple black skirt and try a leather (Viktor & Rolf), pinstripe (Chalayan) or checked (Chanel. Anna Sui, Moschino Cheap & Chic) version once you’re adapted to the style. Combine them with over the knee boots (this season’s hottest footwear!) and perhaps a slouchy turtle neck sweater (Bellstaf). She was a skater girl…

Trend Report FW2013: Get your Tartan!

The tartan has proven to be the most versatile print of the season. It popped up on menswear inspired attires at Dolce & Gabbana, we saw different grunge versions appear at Saint Laurent and we got a more feminine/minimalistic vibe at Céline.
Yet many, many more designers interpreted the Scottish tartan in different ways, making the old school kilt fabric a true fall musthave.
Whether your sporting the check on an oversize shopping bag, a woolen winter coat or a skater or midi skirt; you can’t go wrong with this one.
Not the type to go for that typical statement, oversize, red and black (Terry Richardson) shirt? The color options are endless, though the light pink and blue tartan pieces seem to get the highest rate from the industry’s insiders.
And if one tartan creation isn’t enough; try mixing multiple checked items in one look, as seen at Céline and Stella McCartney. Get your tartan!

Streetwear Milan SS14

Take a sneek peek at the Milan fashion week spring summer 2014 streetwear and streetstyle. Editors, models, VIPs, buyers and other show attendees on the streets of New York.

Fendi Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear SS2014

Today was not just the day of the Fendi show. It was a special day for the brand in many different ways. The Italian brand opened the doors of their brand new head quarters in Milan. A building with offices, showrooms, an exposition area and, apparently, the longest catwalk in the city. So it was only logical for designers Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini to hold their s/s2014 presentation in this new area. Fendi also managed to launch a brand new platform just in time for the label’s fashion show. Fendi life allows fashion fans to get interactive with the designer label. Fans can see the opening of a new boutique in Milan and virtually check out a new exhibition entitled Making Dreams: Fendi and the Cinema, which celebrates Fendi’s contribution to the cinematic world. Also they were able to watch the fashion show while it happened. And in line with all this newness they could enjoy quite a futuristic Fendi show. Models, all wearing short black wigs with bangs, became almost unrecognizable, which let us focus even more on the clothes. Designs made out of ultra fin layers of fabric in shades like red, orange, white and navy. Whether created by cut-outs, cropped tops, sheer parts or mesh fabrics, every look had a certain airiness to it. Even the pieces decorated by heavy materials like fur and leather seemed summer proof. Besides the fact that the designers sent out many looks, the show was a lot to take in. With fabrics, patterns, furry accessories, sunglasses, tiny waist belts, colorful shoes, bright lips cnadian viagra india and wigs all screaming for attention. It’s clear the Fendi show won’t go unnoticed this year.

Alberta Ferretti Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear SS2014

Known for her feminine dreamy collections, Alberta Ferretti showed a slight change of style with her summer collection. She still presented countless elegant, sheer dresses for her loyal clientèle, yet she sparked things up a bit too. Skirts got shorter, colors brighter as if she was aiming at a slightly younger audience this time. Models with strong eyebrows and sophisticated buns and poppy earrings made us think of Italian ladies (it sometimes even felt as if we were at Stefano and Domenico’s show) as Ferretti indeed referred to female viagra australia the South of Italy with her vibrant selection of summer wear. White playful, lace dresses had colorful embroidered folkloric, floral details and ribbons on them in orange, pink, red and what not. Striped skirts looked modern, a deep blue, orange, white and green maxi version worn with a cropped top specifically caught our eyes! And no matter how youthful the day wear dresses might appear the airy floor length evening gowns from the finally seemed suitable for girls in their twenties and their sixties.

Rochas Catwalk Fashion Show Paris Womenswear Fw2013

Appearing from a marble staircase we met up with Marco Zanini’s girl for fall. A humble girl with a great sense of style. A natural beauty with not only a wonder wardrobe but great taste too. She gracefully matched a few over the knee skirts with quite stiff woolen tops and roomy coats. She pulled off a selection of oversize dresses with duo colored gloves to match. And she managed to look chic in a series of pleated New Look skirts combined with jackets and waist belts to accentuate her feminine figure. Even in her pj’s she seemed perfectly put together carrying her statement making rolled up leather bag. Her wardrobe’s warm winter shades (light blue, apricot and mallard green, baby pink and burgundy) looked ever so chic against her perfect pale skin. Zaninin’s girl isn’t trying too hard or following any trends. She is just being her fashionable self, rocking some of the finest Rochas investment pieces that will last longer than just one season.

 

 

 

 

Gianfranco Ferré Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear Fw2013

Federico Piaggi and Stefano Citron presented their collection in a new show venue this year. To the designers the Palazzo della Permanente not only was a new show area but a fresh start for the Gianfranco Ferré fashion house as well. Piaggi and Citron’s new beginnings did not necessarily mean a whole different signature though. They stayed true to their architectural, asymmetrical style. Done in a color palette of simple shades (nude, black, white, navy) the designers presented quite difficult fabric constructions. Dresses, kimono tops and smoking jackets all had a lot of folding, overlapping and layering going on. With accessories like croc obi belts and leather neck creations it was even hard to distinguish one piece from the other. Yet the designers sure managed to keep things interesting.

 

Aquilano & Rimondi Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2013

What better way to portray Alice in Wonderland than by sending out a collection full of hearts and checks? Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi took the literal way of translating their theme for fall/winter 2013/2014. Their ‘Alices’ sporting high buns and bright blue eyeshadow in a series of forties inspired Wonderland pieces. Ultra feminine knee lenght skirts were paired with peplum tops that had cute puffy sleeves and statement shoulders. Heart shapes could be found on any top or bottom as sequined skirts and embroidered dresses were given a sparkly treatment. Even some of the menswear inspired pieces, like tweed jackets and a long woolen coat got the designer’s feminine touch by in the form of stitches, buttons and added waist belts. A color palette of emerald green, navy blue, red, gold black & white and metallics; a fairytale brought back to life.

 

 

Prada Catwalk Fashion Show Milan Womenswear FW2013

Wet hair, bare shoulders, a subtle cleavage and cool sunnies; Prada’s girls, who appeared from a mysterious shadowy backdrop (with birds and a cat), looked quite sensual today. Yet at the same time their looks breathed old school glamour and raw elegance. The girls sported tweed dresses thrown over long sleeve tops, oversize bags, bold shoes and ladylike coats with accentuated waists and statement making dimpled fur cuffs. There were checks and stripes; continuing the current graphic trend.
Though given a modern twist the looks has a cinematic forties vibe. Deep winter shades were put in the mix with light pastels. No combination we would soon leave the house in, but after tonight it might just become our most favourite colour match.
And that is in fact Miuccia’s power; she can present new, unexpected, slightly off styles you would never come up with or even hate at first sight and turn them into the most desirable looks for the upcoming season within a few months. Right on time, before we start shopping for our new wardrobe.

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