1. Galleria Carla Sozzani Where it is: Corso Como, 10, 20154 Milano Why we love it: it could easily be one of the most fashionable and chic places in Milan, you can bitterly breath fashion culture in this place. 2. Galleria d’Arte Moderna, Il Castello Where it is: Via Brera, 16, 20121 Milano Why we love it: it’s in the trendiest and artsier neighborhood in Milan: Brera. Right outside there are some of the coolest cafes in the city. 3. Kaufmann Repetto Where it is: Via di Porta Tenaglia, 7, 20121 Milano Why we love it: it includes a range of very interesting international artists, keep an eye open for the upcoming events…
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S/S Trends: Colorful is the new Black
As announced on a tank top on the opening look of French designer Maxime Simoens’ fashion show, “colorful is the new black”! Looks like many designers this season followed his provocation and gave life to vibrant multicolored outfits perfect to embrace spring! Chanel Dries Van Noten Maxime Simoens
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Mario Dice and his “vintage of the future”
Mario Dice is a young fashion designer who, after many collaborations with famous fashion houses such as Trussardi, Krizia and Gattinoni, in 2007 founded his own brand with both men and women’s collections. “If I had to describe my collections with three adjectives, I would say: elegant, ductile and saleable” His interesting career began when he was only 15 when he started working for Clavin Klein in New York. Then he continued more and more to improve his skills finding every day something new, innovative and fascinating for his prêt-à-porter items. After years of experiences, now Mario Dice is ready to show to his public what he really intends as fashion…
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The Return of Galliano
Debuting Maison Margiela, Galliano presented the collection behind Buckingham Palace in an all futuristic and white theme. Many were apprehensive of the dwindling creativity Galliano has shown in his previous recent collections but form the reactions, there is no need to worry… to say the least Galliano is BACK! Find more in BoF’s article on the return: http://www.businessoffashion.com/2015/01/john-galliano-makes-return-maison-martin-margiela.html by Madison Hall Sikorski
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Painting Pantone
2014 has barely bid us goodbye, yet talks of 2015 trends have sprung alive. And no surprise, Pantone — American based provider of universal colour systems — have named their colour of the year: Marsala. “A naturally robust, earthy wine red, Marsala enriches our minds, bodies and soul” – cr: Pantone.com Last year, Pantone had “Radiant Orchid” — a curious blend of purple and pink — as colour of the year, and the year before, the ever-green “Emerald” rose as their choice (no pun intended). 50 Shades of Emerald – cr: Pantone Many (including me) wonder: what is the significance behind Pantone’s choices? What is Pantone? What makes Pantone so important? Fret shall answer these…
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Fashion: Recession Style
Google “Recession 2015”, and one is bo mbarded with headlines about the economy going from bad to worse. Falling oil prices, the devaluing rouble, whispers about a Chinese credit crisis, and the possibility that Germany will fall into recession along with the rest of the Europe, paint a bleak new year. Consumer confidence is in its all time low and people are spending lesser. In the midst of this a new wave of trends emerged: 1. Style a la recession Prada’s S/S Uomo 2015 Drab dresses, sloppier silhouettes and conservative colours dominated the runways. Minimalist is the key. Excess is out, austerity is in. The rise of the “recession chic” style came as a response of…
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Luxury archives: past or future?
Recently, numerous fashion luxury brands have decided to dive into the past. Thanks to their archives, they manage to amaze their customers with historical prints used for past collections. Clothes and accessories are the symbols of a continuing evolution of these brands for which innovation and history go at the same speed. Modernised collections become every time a great achievement for brands that, believing more and more in the uniqueness of their details, show how these ones represent the key of their success since years. In the past, these peculiar prints were appositely designed for royal people but even now they preserve the charm of the Made in Italy excellence.…
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Conference: Communication Trends in The Fashion Industry
Conference “Communication Trends in Fashion Industry” by BS4F Introductive greeting by Pierandrea Miglietta (moderator) on behalf of the association Introductive greeting by professor Erica Corbellini Intervention by Patricia Manfield and Giotto Calendoli Patricia Manfield: 22 years old, from Naples. Has always had a passion for photography and image. Leaving for London, where she attended some short courses at Central Saint Martins, she discovered a great love for marketing. She moved to Milan a year and a half ago with her boyfriend and now attends the Fashion Business course at Istituto Marangoni. Giotto Calendoli: After having finished high school he moved to London where he lived for three years. It is in London that he encountered the…
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May Moma
May Moma is not just another bijoux brand. It changed the concept of women’s – and soon men’s – jewellery. It’s a perfect harmony of tradition and modernity. All the products are distinguished by a fine combination of Swarovsky crystals and silk. But let’s start from the beginning. May Moma was born two and a half years ago in Milan, founded by Simona Nicolosi – a former manager working in Marketing and Communication. After a few years in the industry, she decided to quite her job in order to follow her passion – jewels design. So, five years ago she went back to school and attended a Master in jewels design at…
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland
This is the most wonderful time of the year… to look at shop windows! Whether you are in Milan… In London… In Paris… Or in New York!
