yes, there are still fashion shows going on and there will be for about another week or so. after all my ripping and running during new york fashion week, i've taken a back seat and casually peeked at the happenings from london and now milan. however, i'm getting my swagger back and itching to delve back into the fullness of the european showings- praying that i won't be left underwhelmed like the stateside offerings. paris, please restore my hope for f/w 08', thanks. in the meantime...
milan 20.2.08:
gucci- bohemian/70's/rocker. layers, fur, and accessories were abundant. although boho-rock isn't that fresh/new/groundbreaking (hello, anna sui season to season), ms. giannini's take was far from stale with regional ethnic and tribal references, and didn't lack the sophistication -especially in fabrication- expected from a luxury brand. giannini has been pretty successful at gucci despite a difference in aesthetic from tom ford, the brand's reviver (now, he brought sexy back). i'm starting to see why she's winning: covetable accessories + wearable clothing= sellable collection.
alessandro dell'acqua-hmmm, the first half of that bad boy was just that: bad boy. let's just say, ms. klum woulda been givin' someone a quick auf'd after seeing looks 1-21 out of 33, seriously. however, there were a few black numbers that deserve a little shine and a decent display on the feet.
marni- quirkiness at it's best. i always love marni's fresh color combos and accessories (those necklaces!/those shoes!/those bags!), and once again Consuelo Castiglioni delivered. not usually the biggest fan of the clothing for everyday but editorially. however, there's always stunning coats and other standout looks that provide the perfect alternative to shopping at prada.
more on cavalli and moschino later.
-mr.wade 2 u
-mr.wade 2 u
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