Missoni Fall 2013
In true Missoni fashion, the Fall 2013 Collection exuded comfort and cozy-ness. However this season that aesthetic was taken a step further with the textures and silhouettes evoking a very pajama-like style. Over-sized coats were cut in various silhouettes, each with a slight bathrobe feel, while silky harem pants could double as evening lounge-wear. Furthering [...]
Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2013
The Kinds of Kitsch went – you won’t believe it til you hear it – somewhat subdued this season. Perhaps it was the impeccable timing that gave the collection such a somber tone – the Catholic Church was indeed romanticized in the mosaics and iconography Domenico and Stefano sent out, but there was something different. [...]
Prada Fall 2013
Mrs. Prada has been a fixture in the fashion scene for as long as anyone can remember – and she’s been the matriarch of Italian fashion for much more than just that. And whilst she normally creates an exuberant fantasy for her woman – spring’s Japonism still fresh in everyone’s minds thanks to those sky-high [...]
Gucci Fall 2013
Frida Giannini’s pregnancy really helped construct the Gucci woman for the new season – just because the impending birth of her child is looming over head, doesn’t necessarily mean she had forgotten about sex when magicking up the new collection. In fact, maybe her senses towards the sexual nature of the Gucci woman were heightened [...]
Roberto Cavalli Fall 2013
The Robert Cavalli Fall 2013 collection gave us full-on glamour (naturally), but in a slightly more refined way than we’re used to seeing. Over-sized furs, streamlined silhouettes, and soft prints took center stage, which brought us a collection that boasts just enough flash without leaving the chic behind. Animal print may have been a synonym for Roberto [...]
Versace RTW Fall 2013
If there’s one thing we can count on in this world, it’s Donatella Versace‘s fearless approach to glamour and design. When the world is doing one thing, Donatella never fails to stick to the Versace aesthetic and take us in a bold, unexpected, and completely fabulous direction. Last season, Versace gave us a more relaxed bohemian influence, [...]
Alberta Ferretti Fall 2013
The Fall 2013 collection by Alberta Ferretti is one of femininity, romance, and softness. The show opened with a series of black and white dresses defined by embroidered lace, sheer fabrics, and fitted waists. The classically feminine details of the opening pieces remain an important theme throughout the collection. Whether it was a series of more [...]
Max Mara Fall 2013
It’s really all about the outerwear for Max Mara and this remained the hallmark of their Fall 2013 collection. In a line comprised of camel, black, grey, and navy, the Italian brand focused on exaggeration of shapes, subtle contrasting of textures, and striking fabrics. Dedicating almost half of the show to a head-to-toe camel color scheme, Max Mara schools all of [...]
[Op-Ed] Style Decline: Is Menswear Lacking Originality?
In London, Paris and Milan, the runways brought an expected shock value. Female models strutted in oversized trousers at Andrea Pompilio and Trussardi tried out textured forearm patches. Some designers are going off the deep end (Sibling’s cynical “Please Kill Me” sweatshirt), but others banded together. Are designers mistakenly feeding off each others’ looks, or [...]
Neil Barrett Fall 2013
For fall 2013, Neil Barrett is going sporty, showing a collection of graphic patchwork sweatshirts, blazers, cropped pants and tailored coats. Bold, clean lines make a strong statement, with bright highlights of primary red and blue against black, white and tan. Another level of depth is added to the collection through zigzag patterns and the [...]
