When the final model walked down the Moschino runway in Milan Fashion Week 2017 the only thing that was left on the audience’s faces was a shocked expression with jaws dropped to the floor. Brand’s creative director Jeremy Scott created a provoking collection, as always, that was made up of extraordinary materials such as cardboard, Kleenex boxes, packing tape, toilet paper and garbage bags. This unconventional use of materials was not only to draw media’s attention; Scott had a message. The collection received many negative backlashes as anyone can imagine. Many critics were not happy with Scott playing with fashion; many said the collection was “a joke”. The highlights of…
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Philosophy by Lorenzo Serafini – The Show
Close your eyes and imagine a woman flying down an aisle covered in light blue, floating veils of plissè tulle, striking in her fierce spirit: what you are imagining is the essence of the Philosophy by Lorenzo Serafini fashion show. Serafini has been designing Philosophy since the end of 2014, after having worked for Roberto Cavalli and Dolce Gabbana. Although Philosophy has been the young branch of Alberta Ferretti since 1984, when Serafini took over he had carte blanche and managed to entirely rethink the label. In only a few years he built a successful business based on the idea of offering high-end pieces at attainable prices which are usually below…
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The ROMAntic class of Laura Biagiotti F/W 2017-2018.
A business woman in her forties, walking in Piazza di Spagna in her leisure, surrounded by sunset colours, ancient buildings and chic boutiques. She is proud and imperious, with her hair tied back from her face, wearing a pair of sunglasses and stunning cozy, but stylish garments. This is the image inspired by the new Laura Biagiotti’s collection, which can be defined as classic, chic, cozy, romantic but strong at the same time. A collection made up of various elements, textures, lengths, colours, but with a vena of cohesion linking all the pieces. In the space of the Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato of Milan, the runway held on the 26th…
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F&W Call for Color at Vivetta and Angel Chen.
If all the color associations you get for the fall-winter season are black, grey and everything in between, get ready to be surprised. Vivetta and Angel Chen are among the brands giving a different perspective and we are glad to share some color-infused inspiration with you after having attended the shows. At Vivetta colors were essential as the primary inspiration for the collection was the 1940s circus. The theme was made obvious in every possible way: from the embroideries depicting all kinds of performers you can imagine on the arena to “Pierrot” heels to curtain-inspired velvet garments and rope belts. There was leopard printed fur, vinyl boots and velvet bringing…
