Dsquared Menswear Catwalk Fashion Show Milan FW2013
While most labels hire more and more asian models, Dean and Dan only sent all black models down their Milan runway. They wore casual ready to wear designs and were given a geek-y touch by high hats and nerdy glasses.
The show’s setting took us back to the twenties Jazz Age (there was even a small strip performance going on in the backdrop), but the clothes looked modern and youthful. Drop crotch Jeans with rolled up legs were matched with white shirts and styled off in many different ways. Combined with knitted sweaters, checked waistcoats, shiny tuxedo jackets and always finished with a bow tie or a tie in a fun color or print.
To make sure it all wouldn’t feel to gimmick-y the designers took (quite) a few steps back for the finale. Over thirty men dressed in neutral shaded underwear, a pretty sight to end this Milan Fashion Week with.
Streetfashion Menswear FW2013 Milan Day 3
January 15, 2013 by Jetty
Filed under Events, Featured Items, Menswear, Milan, People, Streetwear
What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Prada-shoes, your latest Raf Simons-sweater or that vintage Gucci? 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, season fall/winter 2013.
Fendi Menswear Catwalk Fashion Show Milan FW2013
The Fendi men won’t get cold, that’s for sure. Hidden from under high collars, hoodies and the thickest fur they are prepared for the worst possible weather. Fur UGG-like boots to strut to the snow and a waist bag so any emergency items are within close reach. The Fendi man will look cosy on the couch in his comfy knitwear. He will appear swell in his checked grey suit. As he’ll be a true trendsetter with his navy shaded cape on. But God forbid he’ll turn up as that black hairy monster on his first date or any appointment for that matter.
Etro Menswear Catwalk Fashion Show Milan FW2013
At Etro it felt as if we were watching a parade of old wealthy kings with a very particular taste of style. Kean Etro brought together rich colors, heavy fabrics, ethnic prints and an out of the box way of styling. His long haired men were filling the room with good vibrations inspired by ‘the Hindu and Buddhist faiths, the never-ending circle of life and Celtic symbols.’ XXL bathrobe-like coats with checks and stripes might be very unwearable in real life, they proved Kean dares to step away from the regular paisley printed designs and try something new. We’re curious to see where (and if) the velvet suits and fur boots will pop up. At least the collection’s vibrant color pallet will look good on anybody.
Gucci Menswear Catwalk Fashion Show Milan FW2013
A statement coat might be one of the most important menswear items for winter and for come fall it seems check prints are the way to go. While Miuccia Prada gave us a baby blue table cloth coat, Frida Giannini introduces a slightly similar blue version with a larger check. Followed by beautifully colored woolen coats in mustard, pea green and black. The clothes breathed ‘luxury’, more than ‘trendy’ as they portrayed a modern sixties feeling. Other winter necessities were present too; the bright colored chunky sweaters and slick tuxedos done in winter materials. Pieces most men will be able to pull off, although we assume it might take a while before those tight leave printed pants will run out of stock.
Emporio Armani Menswear Catwalk Fashion Show Milan FW2013
If it’s up to Giorgio Armani we pair our usual winter shades with a touch of camel. Whether bottoms or tops, as long as it’s a fifty (camel)/fifty (black or navy) look it’s Armani proof. Besides duo colored Armani was extremely modern and sporty too. Pants and jackets done in thick neopreen and other modern-looking fabrics gave us a glimpse of the future of fashion. Not all looks the 2013 men will be ready for, but the sporty theme is always a trend in menswear. The short rabbit fur vests looked unflattering and unnecessary, but other than that Armani showed tons of hit pieces for the modern men.
Streetfashion Menswear FW2013 Milan Day 2
January 14, 2013 by Jetty
Filed under Events, Featured Items, Menswear, Milan, People, Streetwear
What are you wearing during the fashionweeks? Your Prada-shoes, your latest Raf Simons-sweater or that vintage Gucci? 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, season fall/winter 2013.
Prada Menswear catwalk Fashion Show Milan FW2013
Were they in a hurry getting dressed? Prada’s men came up with their shirts untucked and an out of bed hairdo. Wearing checked shirts, cashmere sweaters, colored leather jackets and woolen coats, they made a studentlike impression. Even though some of the models college period probably was a long time ago. The designs took us back a few decades, the seventies perhaps. But still Miuccia managed to make them appear modern. And, more importantly, the clothes, which Miuccia described as “perfect classics of the moment” looked extremely wearable. “Fashion is basically about what you want to wear,” she said. And who would not want to wear that chocolate brown suit or that stunning camel coat with the bright red collar?
Calvin Klein Menswear Catwalk Fashion Show Milan FW2013
For fall Calvin Klein’s Italo Zucchelli brought a piece back to life that has been a fashion no-go for quite a few years. He reinvented the utility vest and reintroduced it quilted and with multiple pockets (which men should NOT use to actually put anything in). Models sported the vest combined with sweaters and even worn over suit jackets and woolen coats. Sweaters were given a sporty structured, slightly futuristic touch and were matched with pants in the same shade, from burgundy and grey to black and blue. Sober, sporty and success guaranteed.
Bottega Veneta Menswear Catwalk Fashion Show Milan FW2013
Monocolored looks seem to be the trend for come fall. At Bottega Veneta they sure understood that. Done in a selection of perfect winter shades perfectly cut double breasted suits followed each other on the catwalk.
Walking with their hands in their pockets Veneta’s guys looked confident and they sure had every reason for it. A clean cut hooded camel coat looked swell, a retro color block sweater was both cosy and cool while a purple shaded leather suit provided just the right amount of edge to the collection. All good ensembles for a walk in the park, a family dinner or any business get together. But of course we already knew Bottega Veneta was capable of creating that.
