Dutch fashiontouch in Milan
We’re not the only Dutch fashionpro’s sweating our way around in Milan. John de Greef from Elsevier (at the backround) never misses a show and nearly any presentation, Michou Basu of De Telegraaf (right) always stays until the end and Bas van Schaik (middle) is there were the action is!
Always look at the bright side
The invitation of Etro, flower power glasses, made us smile. Being at their show is always a special treat, with good food and drinks. Did you know that all aspects of this fashionbrand are still family-owned and operated? Veronica Etro designs womenswear and Kean Etro handles menswear – and he’s still happy with that we noticed backstage.
Etro Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
The collection of Etro was one big, happy, shiny colorfestival. Suits, shirts, T-shirts and accessories in every color you can imagine. Prints were inspired by dazzling mandala’s, but influences also appeared on large buttons, details at shoes, bags and pockets.
Moschino Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
The look of Moschino’s collection reminded us of that good old Fifties-style, with nerdy specs, hats, sleek suits and leather jackets from the early days of rock ‘n roll. Moschino used their famous newsprint on shirts and inkspots as a splotchy pattern on a blouson, trench and jeans. The collection had a sense of humor and made us wish men would dress like this more often.
Roberto Cavalli Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
The collection of Roberto Cavalli didn’t send out a clear message. Skinny, perforated leather pants, shirts without sleeves, jackets, leopard prints and pastelshades. It reminded us of heavymetal bands and rockstars.
From the photographer’s pitch at Versace
A snapshot of the venue taken from the photographer’s pitch at Versace. This is where Peter Stigter shoots the show.
Versace Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
The new Versace-menswearcollection screamed lightness and luxe. Designer Alexandre Plokhov mixed elements of army-uniforms with a more exotic style. Result: a striped navy-jacket over a djeballa, an officer’s shirt – without sleeves – in a gauzy silk cheesecloth, or a parka in translucent cotton. Exotic too were the python and tortoiseshell-prints and jewelry that looked like it came from a Tuareg market.
Neil Barrett Catwalk Fashion Show ss2010
Neil Barrett named his collection ‘Artisan Bonding’. Hmm. It didn’t ring a bell immediately, but it probably referred to the leathers and jersey knits which were bonded together to create seamless pieces. The collection itself echoed the Indian military with elongated jackets and ‘Bombay-pants, Barretts love of formal men’s dressing gave it a more elegant touch and this avoided a more gimmicky look.
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.
