Gianfranco Ferré Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
The menswear collection of designers Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi for Ferré was inspired by the 70’s movie The day of the Jackal. That meant sleek, elongated suits with small lapels, sailor tops and clerical collars. There were some technofabrics like rubberized suede and neoprene-ed leather together with silky woven cotton and white denim for a smoking jacket.
Vivienne Westwood Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
A show of Vivienne Westwood is always like a little party: you know she’ll send out sexy hunks in funny clothes with some kind of message. This time the models looked scary with their Joker-smile and Zorro-masks. The collection was a little predictable: printed shirts, full trousers, colorful sportswear and a gimmick now and then.
John Richmond Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
John Richmond showed a streetwise collection: easygoing, simple and colorful. All kinds of red seem to be the color of the season in Milan. Richmond used a more faded version which blended nice with the greys and blues.
Les Hommes Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
The collection of Les Hommes was a mix of sportswear and streetwear with an eastern edge. A lot of shiny fabrics, nylon, full trousers and here they are again: ankle boots and parka’s.
Outside at Gucci: Michel Gaubert
Michel Gaubert (left) is a fashion player pur sang. You’ll hear his soundtracks everywhere during the fashionweeks, also at Gucci. He got obsessed with music when he was twelve and started to buy records. He told Hint magazine that he probably has more records than Karl Lagerfeld. ‘For once he can’t beat me. He can beat me in iPods, Chrome Hearts and Dior Homme but not in records”.
Bottega Veneta Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
It was all about color and fabrics at Bottega Veneta, starting with a little hint of purple and fuchsia in a simple scarf and ending in full color. This collection had everything a man wants: soft cashmere sweaters, comfy trousers, a good suit and enough to keep it personal and quiet. The colors made us feel happy – it suits well with all the green notes we spotted in other collections.
Trussardi 1911 Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
Milan Vukmirovic is the one who has to revive the Trussardi 1911 menswear-label. And he succeeded indeed, although he took the easiest way by giving formalwear a cool twist and play with proportions and color. By the way: denim is defenitively back in vogue, the Trussardi-jeans is studded and colored with flames.
Missoni Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
The Missoni-man is ‘a nomadic romantic’, said the shownotes – but on the catwalk walked a more humble man who was trying too hard to be that guy. The clothes looked like they were patched together from faded old bits and pieces. Chambray and denim were a simple, effective counterpoint to Missoni’s signature jaquards. Designer Angela Missoni used tone-in-tone weaves instead of different colors.
CP Company catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
It was the first collection for CP of ex-Galliano menswear designer Wallace Faulds, so expectations were high. Spandau Ballet was on the soundtrack and the place was packed, but in the end the collection was plain and straightforward. Basically it was all about a white tee and indigo jeans, full tops over tapered pants with rolled cuffs. The simplicity and uniformity felt modern, but we missed that extra spark.
Giorgio Armani Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
Giorgio Armani is at his best when times are rough. He just does where he’s good at: making good suits with that typical Armani twist. Graphic patterns in black and white, a relaxed mix of formal and informal, neutral colors, twotone shoes and snakeskin sneakers. When the company is going bankrupt, at least you can leave in style.
