Classicism with a clever twist and colors at Bottega Veneta. Here in a few words, we can summarize the new proposal of Daniel Lee for the Italian fashion house. His collection, staged in the enormous Palazzo del Ghiaccio skating rink, was characterized by all black and minimalist grit punctuated by the acid flash of rave
For the Fall/Winter 2020 season, Etro embraced the nonconformist, eccentic spirit of the bohemian. A spectacle of embroidered ponchos, wooly layers, paisley designs, and intricate beadwork were presented this season, emphasizing the nomadic nature of the Italian fashion house. ‘’I was into coziness, everything that wraps and protects. So a lot of knitwear, a lot
For his debut as Tod’s creative director, Walter Chiapponi – who joined the company in October after years working at Bottega Veneta with the brand’s former creative director Tomas Maier – explored the signature concepts of ‘’buon gusto’’ and ‘’Italianness’’, offering his own authentic, sensual and modern take. A collection defined by class, relaxed elegance
Jeremy Scott thought of the French queen Marie Antoinette when he designed his latest collection for Moschino – after announcing earlier this year that he was moving his namesake show from February’s New York Fashion Week to the City of Lights in July, it’s no wonder that a certain French flair took its place on
In creating the Prada Fall/Winter 2020 collection, Miuccia Prada had her mind on power, more specifically a feminine power. Titled ‘’Surreal Glamour’’, the collection is a meditation on femininity – ‘’a consideration of the strength of women, an emphasis on an inherent authority found in that which is intrinsically feminine’’, the show notes read. The
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of his N°21 brand, Alessandro Dell’Acqua wanted to stay away from nostalgia or self-celebration. Indeed, his Fall/Winter 2020 show offered an updated, contemporary version of his signature style, including a subversive touch and playing with intentionally wrong proportions, such as super-long sleeves, extra-short lengths and exaggerated plunging necklines. ©N°21
The rosy shade which ruled everything from branding to clothing to the internet at large for the better part of the last decade provided a backdrop for Fendi Fall/Winter 2020 collection. On the runway, the focus was femme-fatale clothes calling back to a certain kind of old Hollywood glamour. Retro silhouettes got futuristic updates with
The Alberta Ferretti Fall/Winter 2020 collection seemed to reference a little to the Eighties, a lot of suits, and bold tailoring. The new route the designer has taken this season is much more pragmatic and efficient, in keeping with fashion’s zeitgeist. ‘’Daywear. Tailoring. Feminine’’, she said. The Do-Not-Dare-To-Mess-With-Me vibe was carried out with conviction throughout
As with everything Alessandro Michele presents, Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2020 show was multidimensional. This season, he staged his show at the brand’s headquarters, formally known as Gucci Hub, inviting guests on a virtual behind-the-scenes tour. The show presented models as dress-up dolls in Michele’s latest creations, standing in a glass-encased carousel rather than walking the runway
Husband-and-wife design duo Luke and Lucie Meier unveiled their Fall/Winter 2020 collection for Jil Sander at Casa del Design, Milan’s forthcoming museum of industrial design. ‘’It’s not about minimalism, it’s about purity’’, Lucie Meier said backstage, explaining the duo’s approach, which felt more everywoman accessible than ever this season. The collection featured sculptural silhouettes and
