Prada

Hot rodding her way into the top spot, Miuccia Prada’s SS12 homage to chicks and cars received rave reviews front row. Directly referencing the 50s with varsity jackets and

bandeau tops, the collection borrowed boyish prints from the menswear collection. Putting the ladies firmly in the driving seat were feminine, accordion pleat dresses and pin-

up bathers. The mood was playful and full-blown retro; being the influencer that she is, expect others to jump on board.

Missoni

As eyebrow-raising as the Missoni SS12 collection was, it is their recent collaboration with budget American retailer, Target, which sees them ranking highly during Milan

Fashion Week. This timing can only work to support the buzz around the mainline collection. The Sardinian-inspired collection spoke of balmy, flamenco evenings with its tiered

knit dresses and zebra prints. In aruba blue, bright yellow and maroon, the collection’s referencing may be too direct for some, but certainly scores for vibrancy.

Versus

Versus, slam dunking in at second place, achieved the near-impossible with their sporty, yet feminine collection. Failing to make our London Top 10 Designers with his mainline

collection, Christopher Kane’s pairing with Donatella Versace works. The school gym catwalk belied the grown up take on the theme, there were no shrieking cheerleaders here.

Cut-out details in a pastel palette veered towards girlishness, whilst the sleek lines and graphic prints ensured the collection scored big with commentators online.

Gucci

Milan Fashion Week is typically known for its opulence and this season was no different, many of the shapes and detailing invoked the decadence of the pre-depression 1920s.

Gucci deconstructed the sharp architecture of the Art Deco period. Gucci’s collection in particular, which marked the brands 90th anniversary, employed metallics, rich

embellishments and fringing to convey the excess and frivolity of the period.

Marni

Retro kitsch styles were abundant – from 50’s inspired detailing at Marni’s bold 70’s jumpsuits and the 50’s and 60’s Italian glamour embodied in Dolce & Gabbana’s collection.

The theme marks a playfulness and lightheartedness that is often absent in the Milan collections, so it’s obvious to see why it quickly became the talk of the town.

Francesco Scognamiglio

Finally pipped to the post after taking the top style spot at both New York and London fashion weeks, feminine looks edged in at number three. While many collections

embodied the vibe with the pretty pastels favoured this season, Francesco Scognamiglio’s collection channeled the look with a touch of boudoir. Standout pieces included a teal

lace dress with cinched waist and peplum, and a peach sheer and lace below the knee pencil skirt.

Bottega Veneta

The influx of graphic prints in Milan took a decidedly 1920s bent.The fringed flapper dresses need whisking straight out for cocktails and dancing, with printed and embellished

patterns borrowing heavily from interior design of the era. Bottega Veneta applied embellishment to make their graphic mark with beaded diamonds and squares resulting in a

sleek look.

Prada

Hot rodding her way into the top spot, Miuccia Prada’s SS12 homage to chicks and cars received rave reviews front row. Directly referencing the 50s with varsity jackets and

bandeau tops, the collection borrowed boyish prints from the menswear collection. Putting the ladies firmly in the driving seat were feminine, accordion pleat dresses and pin-

up bathers. The mood was playful and full-blown retro; being the influencer that she is, expect others to jump on board.

Missoni

As eyebrow-raising as the Missoni SS12 collection was, it is their recent collaboration with budget American retailer, Target, which sees them ranking highly during Milan

Fashion Week. This timing can only work to support the buzz around the mainline collection. The Sardinian-inspired collection spoke of balmy, flamenco evenings with its tiered

knit dresses and zebra prints. In aruba blue, bright yellow and maroon, the collection’s referencing may be too direct for some, but certainly scores for vibrancy.

Versus

Versus, slam dunking in at second place, achieved the near-impossible with their sporty, yet feminine collection. Failing to make our London Top 10 Designers with his mainline

collection, Christopher Kane’s pairing with Donatella Versace works. The school gym catwalk belied the grown up take on the theme, there were no shrieking cheerleaders here.

Cut-out details in a pastel palette veered towards girlishness, whilst the sleek lines and graphic prints ensured the collection scored big with commentators online.

Gucci

Milan Fashion Week is typically known for its opulence and this season was no different, many of the shapes and detailing invoked the decadence of the pre-depression 1920s.

Gucci deconstructed the sharp architecture of the Art Deco period. Gucci’s collection in particular, which marked the brands 90th anniversary, employed metallics, rich

embellishments and fringing to convey the excess and frivolity of the period.

Marni

Retro kitsch styles were abundant – from 50’s inspired detailing at Marni’s bold 70’s jumpsuits and the 50’s and 60’s Italian glamour embodied in Dolce & Gabbana’s collection.

The theme marks a playfulness and lightheartedness that is often absent in the Milan collections, so it’s obvious to see why it quickly became the talk of the town.

Francesco Scognamiglio

Finally pipped to the post after taking the top style spot at both New York and London fashion weeks, feminine looks edged in at number three. While many collections

embodied the vibe with the pretty pastels favoured this season, Francesco Scognamiglio’s collection channeled the look with a touch of boudoir. Standout pieces included a teal

lace dress with cinched waist and peplum, and a peach sheer and lace below the knee pencil skirt.

Bottega Veneta

The influx of graphic prints in Milan took a decidedly 1920s bent.The fringed flapper dresses need whisking straight out for cocktails and dancing, with printed and embellished

patterns borrowing heavily from interior design of the era. Bottega Veneta applied embellishment to make their graphic mark with beaded diamonds and squares resulting in a

sleek look.

by Sara Nanni

Milan Fashion Week

Prada

Hot rodding her way into the top spot, Miuccia Prada’s SS12 homage to chicks and cars

received rave reviews front row. Directly referencing the 50s with varsity jackets and

bandeau tops, the collection borrowed boyish prints from the menswear collection.

Putting the ladies firmly in the driving seat were feminine, accordion pleat dresses and pin-

up bathers. The mood was playful and full-blown retro; being the influencer that she is,

expect others to jump on board.

Missoni

As eyebrow-raising as the Missoni SS12 collection was, it is their recent collaboration with

budget American retailer, Target, which sees them ranking highly during Milan Fashion

Week. This timing can only work to support the buzz around the mainline collection. The

Sardinian-inspired collection spoke of balmy, flamenco evenings with its tiered knit

dresses and zebra prints. In aruba blue, bright yellow and maroon, the collection’s

referencing may be too direct for some, but certainly scores for vibrancy.

Versus

Versus, slam dunking in at second place, achieved the near-impossible with their sporty,

yet feminine collection. Failing to make our London Top 10 Designers with his mainline

collection, Christopher Kane’s pairing with Donatella Versace works. The school gym

catwalk belied the grown up take on the theme, there were no shrieking cheerleaders here.

Cut-out details in a pastel palette veered towards girlishness, whilst the sleek lines and

graphic prints ensured the collection scored big with commentators online.

Gucci

Milan Fashion Week is typically known for its opulence and this season was no different,

many of the shapes and detailing invoked the decadence of the pre-depression 1920s.

Gucci deconstructed the sharp architecture of the Art Deco period. Gucci’s collection in

particular, which marked the brands 90th anniversary, employed metallics, rich

embellishments and fringing to convey the excess and frivolity of the period.

Marni

Retro kitsch styles were abundant – from 50’s inspired detailing at Marni’s bold 70’s

jumpsuits and the 50’s and 60’s Italian glamour embodied in Dolce & Gabbana’s

collection. The theme marks a playfulness and lightheartedness that is often absent in the

Milan collections, so it’s obvious to see why it quickly became the talk of the town.

Francesco Scognamiglio

Finally pipped to the post after taking the top style spot at both New York and London

fashion weeks, feminine looks edged in at number three. While many collections

embodied the vibe with the pretty pastels favoured this season, Francesco Scognamiglio’s

collection channeled the look with a touch of boudoir. Standout pieces included a teal lace

dress with cinched waist and peplum, and a peach sheer and lace below the knee pencil

skirt.

Bottega Veneta

The influx of graphic prints in Milan took a decidedly 1920s bent.The fringed flapper

dresses need whisking straight out for cocktails and dancing, with printed and embellished

patterns borrowing heavily from interior design of the era. Bottega Veneta applied

embellishment to make their graphic mark with beaded diamonds and squares resulting in

a sleek look.

by Sara Nanni

Milan Fashion Week

Prada collection. Failing to make our London Top 10 in the Milan collections, so it’s obvious to see why it

Hot rodding her way into the top spot, Miuccia Designers with his mainline collection, Christopher quickly became the talk of the town.

Prada’s SS12 homage to chicks and cars received Kane’s pairing with Donatella Versace works. The

rave reviews front row. Directly referencing the 50s school gym catwalk belied the grown up take on the Francesco Scognamiglio

with varsity jackets and bandeau tops, the collection theme, there were no shrieking cheerleaders here. Finally pipped to the post after taking the top style

borrowed boyish prints from the menswear Cut-out details in a pastel palette veered towards spot at both New York and London fashion weeks,

collection. Putting the ladies firmly in the driving seat girlishness, whilst the sleek lines and graphic prints feminine looks edged in at number three. While

were feminine, accordion pleat dresses and pin-up e n s u r e d t h e c o l l e c t i o n s c o r e d b i g w i t h many collections embodied the vibe with the pretty

bathers. The mood was playful and full-blown retro; commentators online. p a s t e l s f a v o u r e d t h i s s e a s o n , F r a n c e s c o

being the influencer that she is, expect others to jump Scognamiglio’s collection channeled the look with a

on board. Gucci touch of boudoir. Standout pieces included a teal

Milan Fashion Week is typically known for its lace dress with cinched waist and peplum, and a

Missoni opulence and this season was no different, many of peach sheer and lace below the knee pencil skirt.

As eyebrow-raising as the Missoni SS12 collection the shapes and detailing invoked the decadence of

was, it is their recent collaboration with budget the pre-depression 1920s. Gucci deconstructed the Bottega Veneta

American retailer, Target, which sees them ranking sharp architecture of the Art Deco period. Gucci’s The influx of graphic prints in Milan took a decidedly

highly during Milan Fashion Week. This timing can collection in particular, which marked the brands 1920s bent.The fringed flapper dresses need

only work to support the buzz around the mainline 90th anniversary, employed metallics, rich whisking straight out for cocktails and dancing, with

collection. The Sardinian-inspired collection spoke embellishments and fringing to convey the excess printed and embellished patterns borrowing heavily

of balmy, flamenco evenings with its tiered knit and frivolity of the period. from interior design of the era. Bottega Veneta

dresses and zebra prints. In aruba blue, bright yellow applied embellishment to make their graphic mark

and maroon, the collection’s referencing may be too Marni with beaded diamonds and squares resulting in a

direct for some, but certainly scores for vibrancy. Retro kitsch styles were abundant – from 50’s sleek look.

inspired detailing at Marni’s bold 70’s jumpsuits and

Versus the 50’s and 60’s Italian glamour embodied in Dolce

Versus, slam dunking in at second place, achieved & Gabbana’s collection. The theme marks a

the near-impossible with their sporty, yet feminine playfulness and lightheartedness that is often absent

by Sara Nanni

Milan Fashion Week

Prada and zebra prints. In aruba blue, bright and detailing invoked the decadence the top style spot at both New York and

yellow and maroon, the collection’s of the pre-depression 1920s. Gucci London fashion weeks, feminine looks Hot rodding her way into the top spot,

referencing may be too direct for some, deconstructed the sharp architecture edged in at number three. While many Miuccia Prada’s SS12 homage to

but certainly scores for vibrancy. of the Art Deco period. Gucci’s collections embodied the vibe with the chicks and cars received rave reviews

collection in particular, which marked pretty pastels favoured this season, front row. Directly referencing the 50s

t h e b r a n d s 9 0 t h a n n i v e r s a r y , Francesco Scognamiglio’s collection with varsity jackets and bandeau tops, Versuse m p l o y e d m e t a l l i c s , r i c h channeled the look with a touch of the collection borrowed boyish prints Versus, slam dunking in at second embellishments and fringing to boudoir. Standout pieces included a from the menswear collection. Putting place, achieved the near-impossible convey the excess and frivolity of the teal lace dress with cinched waist and the ladies firmly in the driving seat with their sporty, yet feminine period. peplum, and a peach sheer and lace were feminine, accordion pleat collection. Failing to make our London

below the knee pencil skirt.dresses and pin-up bathers. The mood Top 10 Designers with his mainline was playful and full-blown retro; being Marnicollection, Christopher Kane’s pairing the influencer that she is, expect others Bottega Venetawith Donatella Versace works. The Retro kitsch styles were abundant – to jump on board. school gym catwalk belied the grown from 50’s inspired detailing at Marni’s The influx of graphic prints in Milan

up take on the theme, there were no bold 70’s jumpsuits and the 50’s and took a decidedly 1920s bent.The

Missoni shrieking cheerleaders here. Cut-out 60’s Italian glamour embodied in fringed flapper dresses need whisking

details in a pastel palette veered Dolce & Gabbana’s straight out for cocktails and dancing, As eyebrow-raising as the Missoni

towards girlishness, whilst the sleek with printed and embellished patterns SS12 collection was, it is their recent

lines and graphic prints ensured the borrowing heavily from interior design collaboration with budget American collection. The theme marks a c o l l e c t i o n s c o r e d b i g w i t h of the era. Bottega Veneta applied retailer, Target, which sees them playfulness and lightheartedness that commentators online. embellishment to make their graphic ranking highly during Milan Fashion is often absent in the Milan collections,

mark with beaded diamonds and Week. This timing can only work to so it’s obvious to see why it quickly squares resulting in a sleek look.support the buzz around the mainline Gucci became the talk of the town.

collection. The Sardinian-inspired Milan Fashion Week is typically collection spoke of balmy, flamenco known for its opulence and this season Francesco Scognamiglioevenings with its tiered knit dresses was no different, many of the shapes Finally pipped to the post after taking

by Sara Nanni

Milan Fashion Week

Prada only work to support the buzz veered towards girlishness, Marni lace dress with cinched waist

Hot rodding her way into the around the mainline collection. whilst the sleek lines and Retro kitsch styles were and peplum, and a peach sheer

top spot, Miuccia Prada’s SS12 T h e S a r d i n i a n - i n s p i r e d graphic prints ensured the abundant – from 50’s inspired and lace below the knee pencil

homage to chicks and cars collection spoke of balmy, collection scored big with detailing at Marni’s bold 70’s skirt.

received rave reviews front flamenco evenings with its commentators online. jumpsuits and the 50’s and 60’s

row. Directly referencing the tiered knit dresses and zebra Italian glamour embodied in Bottega Veneta

50s with varsity jackets and prints. In aruba blue, bright Gucci Dolce & Gabbana’s collection. The influx of graphic prints in

bandeau tops, the collection yel low and maroon, the Milan Fashion Week is typically The theme marks a playfulness Milan took a decidedly 1920s

borrowed boyish prints from collection’s referencing may be known for its opulence and this and lightheartedness that is bent.The fr inged f lapper

the menswear collection. too direct for some, but season was no different, many often absent in the Milan dresses need whisking straight

Putting the ladies firmly in the certainly scores for vibrancy. of the shapes and detailing collections, so it’s obvious to out for cocktails and dancing,

driving seat were feminine, invoked the decadence of the see why it quickly became the with printed and embellished

accordion pleat dresses and Versus pre-depression 1920s. Gucci talk of the town. patterns borrowing heavily

pin-up bathers. The mood was Versus, slam dunking in at deconstructed the sharp from interior design of the era.

playful and full-blown retro; second place, achieved the architecture of the Art Deco Francesco Scognamiglio B o t t e g a V e n e t a a p p l i e d

being the influencer that she is, near-impossible with their period. Gucci’s collection in Finally pipped to the post after embellishment to make their

expect others to jump on sporty, yet feminine collection. particular, which marked the taking the top style spot at both graphic mark with beaded

board. Failing to make our London brands 90th anniversary, New York and London fashion d i a m o n d s a n d s q u a r e s

Top 10 Designers with his employed metall ics , r ich weeks, feminine looks edged in resulting in a sleek look.

Missoni m a i n l i n e c o l l e c t i o n , embellishments and fringing to at number three. While many

As eyebrow-raising as the Christopher Kane’s pairing convey the excess and frivolity collections embodied the vibe

Missoni SS12 collection was, it with Donatella Versace works. of the period. w i t h t h e p r e t t y p a s t e l s

is their recent collaboration The school gym catwalk belied f a v o u r e d t h i s s e a s o n ,

with budget American retailer, the grown up take on the Francesco Scognamiglio’s

Target, which sees them theme, there were no shrieking collection channeled the look

ranking highly during Milan cheerleaders here. Cut-out with a touch of boudoir.

Fashion Week. This timing can details in a pastel palette Standout pieces included a teal

by Sara Nanni

Milan Fashion Week

Prada recent collaboration sporty, yet feminine detailing invoked the lightheartedness that is below the knee pencil

Hot rodding her way with budget American collection. Failing to decadence of the pre- often absent in the skirt.

i n t o t h e t o p s p o t , retailer, Target, which make our London Top d e p r e s s i o n 1 9 2 0 s . Milan collections, so it’s

Miuccia Prada’s SS12 s e e s t h e m r a n k i n g 10 Designers with his Gucci deconstructed the obvious to see why it Bottega Veneta

homage to chicks and highly during Milan mainline collection, sharp architecture of the quickly became the talk The influx of graphic

c a r s r e c e i v e d r a v e Fashion Week. This Christopher Kane’s Art Deco period. Gucci’s of the town. prints in Milan took a

rev iews f ront row. timing can only work to pairing with Donatella collection in particular, d e c i d e d l y 1 9 2 0 s

Directly referencing the s u p p o r t t h e b u z z Versace works. The w h i c h m a r k e d t h e Francesco Scognamiglio bent.The fringed flapper

50s with varsity jackets around the mainline school gym catwalk b r a n d s 9 0 t h Finally pipped to the dresses need whisking

and bandeau tops, the c o l l e c t i o n . T h e belied the grown up anniversary, employed post after taking the top straight out for cocktails

collection borrowed S a r d i n i a n - i n s p i r e d take on the theme, there m e t a l l i c s , r i c h style spot at both New a n d d a n c i n g , w i t h

boyish prints from the collection spoke of w e r e n o s h r i e k i n g embellishments and Y o r k a n d L o n d o n p r i n t e d a n d

menswear collection. b a l m y , f l a m e n c o cheerleaders here. Cut- fringing to convey the fashion weeks, feminine embellished patterns

Putting the ladies firmly evenings with its tiered out details in a pastel excess and frivolity of l o o k s e d g e d i n a t borrowing heavily from

in the driving seat were knit dresses and zebra palette veered towards the period. number three. While interior design of the

feminine, accordion prints. In aruba blue, girlishness, whilst the m a n y c o l l e c t i o n s era. Bottega Veneta

pleat dresses and pin-up b r i g h t y e l l o w a n d sleek lines and graphic embodied the vibe with applied embellishment

bathers. The mood was maroon, the collection’s p r i n t s e n s u r e d t h e Marni t h e p r e t t y p a s t e l s to make their graphic

playful and full-blown referencing may be too collection scored big Retro kitsch styles were favoured this season, m a r k w i t h b e a d e d

r e t r o ; b e i n g t h e direct for some, but with commentators abundant – from 50’s F r a n c e s c o diamonds and squares

influencer that she is, certainly scores for online. inspired detailing at S c o g n a m i g l i o ’ s resulting in a sleek look.

expect others to jump vibrancy. M a r n i ’ s b o l d 7 0 ’ s collection channeled

on board. Gucci jumpsuits and the 50’s the look with a touch of

Versus Milan Fashion Week is and 60’s Italian glamour b o u d o i r . S t a n d o u t

Missoni Versus, slam dunking in typically known for its embodied in Dolce & pieces included a teal

As eyebrow-raising as a t s e c o n d p l a c e , o p u l e n c e a n d t h i s Gabbana’s collection. lace dress with cinched

t h e M i s s o n i S S 1 2 achieved the near- season was no different, The theme marks a waist and peplum, and a

collection was, it is their impossible with their many of the shapes and p l a y f u l n e s s a n d peach sheer and lace

by Sara Nanni

Milan Fashion Week

Prada on board. maroon, the collection’s out details in a pastel brands 90th anniversary, F r a n c e s c o Bottega Veneta

Hot rodding her way referencing may be too palette veered towards employed metallics, rich Scognamiglio The influx of graphic

into the top spot, Missoni direct for some, but girlishness, whilst the embell ishments and Finally pipped to the prints in Milan took a

Miuccia Prada’s SS12 As eyebrow-raising as certainly scores for sleek lines and graphic fringing to convey the post after taking the d e c i d e d l y 1 9 2 0 s

homage to chicks and t h e M i s s o n i S S 1 2 vibrancy. p r i n t s e n s u r e d t h e excess and frivolity of the top style spot at both b e n t . T h e f r i n g e d

cars received rave collection was, it is their collection scored big period. New York and London flapper dresses need

reviews front row. recent collaboration Versus w i t h c o m m e n t a t o r s f a s h i o n w e e k s , whisking straight out

with budget American online. feminine looks edged

retailer, Target, which in at number three.

sees them ranking Gucci While many collections

highly during Milan Milan Fashion Week is embodied the vibe

Fashion Week. This typically known for its with the pretty pastels

MarniDirectly referencing for cocktails and Versus, slam dunking in Retro kitsch styles were the 50s with varsity dancing, with printed a t s e c o n d p l a c e , abundant – from 50’s jackets and bandeau a n d e m b e l l i s h e d a c h i e v e d t h e n e a r -inspired detailing at tops, the collection patterns borrowing impossible with their M a r n i ’ s b o l d 7 0 ’ s b o r r o w e d b o y i s h heavily from interior sporty, yet feminine jumpsuits and the 50’s p r i n t s f r o m t h e design of the era. collection. Failing to

favoured this season, timing can only work to o p u l e n c e a n d t h i s and 60’s Italian glamour menswear collection. B o t t e g a V e n e t a make our London Top F r a n c e s c o s u p p o r t t h e b u z z season was no different, embodied in Dolce & Putting the ladies a p p l i e d 10 Designers with his S c o g n a m i g l i o ’ s around the mainline many of the shapes and Gabbana’s collection. firmly in the driving embellishment to mainline collection, collection channeled c o l l e c t i o n . T h e detailing invoked the The theme marks a seat were feminine, make their graphic C h r i s t o p h e r K a n e ’ s the look with a touch of S a r d i n i a n - i n s p i r e d decadence of the pre- p l a y f u l n e s s a n d a c c o r d i o n p l e a t mark with beaded pairing with Donatella b o u d o i r . S t a n d o u t collection spoke of depression 1920s. Gucci lightheartedness that is dresses and pin-up d i a m o n d s a n d Versace works. The pieces included a teal b a l m y , f l a m e n c o deconstructed the sharp often absent in the Milan bathers. The mood squares resulting in a school gym catwalk lace dress with cinched evenings with its tiered architecture of the Art c o l l e c t i o n s , s o i t ’ s was playful and full- sleek look.belied the grown up take waist and peplum, and knit dresses and zebra Deco period. Gucci’s obvious to see why it blown retro; being the on the theme, there were a peach sheer and lace prints. In aruba blue, collection in particular, quickly became the talk influencer that she is, n o s h r i e k i n g below the knee pencil b r i g h t y e l l o w a n d w h i c h m a r k e d t h e of the town.expect others to jump cheerleaders here. Cut-skirt.

by Sara Nanni

Milan Fashion Week

Prada a n d f u l l - b l o w n spoke of balmy, mainline collection, s e a s o n w a s n o were abundant – L o n d o n f a s h i o n bent.The fringed

retro; being the flamenco evenings Christopher Kane’s different, many of from 50’s inspired w e e k s , f e m i n i n e flapper dresses Hot rodding her

influencer that she with its tiered knit p a i r i n g w i t h t h e s h a p e s a n d detailing at Marni’s looks edged in at need whisking way into the top

is, expect others to dresses and zebra Donatella Versace detailing invoked bold 70’s jumpsuits number three. While straight out for s p o t , M i u c c i a

jump on board. prints. In aruba blue, works. The school the decadence of the and the 50’s and 60’s m a n y c o l l e c t i o n s cocktai ls and P r a d a ’ s S S 1 2

bright yellow and gym catwalk belied p r e - d e p r e s s i o n I t a l i a n g l a m o u r embodied the vibe dancing, with homage to chicks

m a r o o n , t h e the grown up take on 1 9 2 0 s . G u c c i embodied in Dolce & with the pretty pastels p r i n t e d a n d and cars received Missonic o l l e c t i o n ’ s the theme, there deconstructed the G a b b a n a ’ s favoured this season, e m b e l l i s h e d rave reviews front

As eyebrow-raising referencing may be were no shrieking sharp architecture c o l l e c t i o n . T h e F r a n c e s c o p a t t e r n s r o w . D i r e c t l y

as the Missoni SS12 too direct for some, cheerleaders here. of the Art Deco t h e m e m a r k s a S c o g n a m i g l i o ’ s b o r r o w i n g referencing the

but certainly scores p e r i o d . G u c c i ’ s collection channeled 50s with varsity

for vibrancy. c o l l e c t i o n i n the look with a touch j a c k e t s a n d

particular, which of boudoir. Standout bandeau tops, the

marked the brands pieces included a teal c o l l e c t i o n Versus

p l a y f u l n e s s a n d heavi ly f rom collection was, it is Cut-out

l i g h t h e a r t e d n e s s interior design t h e i r r e c e n t details in a pastel

that is often absent o f t h e e r a . collaboration with p a l e t t e v e e r e d

i n t h e M i l a n Bottega Veneta budget American towards girlishness,

collections, so it’s a p p l i e d r e t a i l e r , T a r g e t , whilst the sleek lines borrowed boyish l a c e d r e s s w i t h V e r s u s , s l a m 90th anniversary, obvious to see why it embellishment which sees them and graphic prints prints from the cinched waist and d u n k i n g i n a t employed metallics, quickly became the to make their r a n k i n g h i g h l y e n s u r e d t h e m e n s w e a r peplum, and a peach s e c o n d p l a c e , rich embellishments talk of the town. graphic mark d u r i n g M i l a n collection scored big collection. Putting sheer and lace below achieved the near- a n d f r i n g i n g t o w i t h b e a d e d Fashion Week. This with commentators the ladies firmly in the knee pencil skirt.impossible with convey the excess diamonds and t iming can only online. F r a n c e s c o the driving seat their sporty, yet and frivolity of the s q u a r e s work to support the Scognamigliowere feminine, feminine collection. period. resulting in a buzz around the Bottega Veneta

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Prada bathers. The mood work to support the achieved the near- the sleek lines and deconstructed the embodied in Dolce

was playful and buzz around the impossible with g r a p h i c p r i n t s sharp architecture & G a b b a n a ’ s Hot rodding her full-blown retro; mainline collection. their sporty, yet e n s u r e d t h e of the Art Deco c o l l e c t i o n . T h e way into the top b e i n g t h e T h e S a r d i n i a n - f e m i n i n e collection scored p e r i o d . G u c c i ’ s t h e m e m a r k s a s p o t , M i u c c i a influencer that she inspired collection collection. Failing b i g w i t h c o l l e c t i o n i n playfulness and P r a d a ’ s S S 1 2 is, expect others to spoke of balmy, t o m a k e o u r c o m m e n t a t o r s particular, which lightheartedness h o m a g e t o

f l a m e n c o online. that is often absent chicks and cars evenings with its i n t h e M i l a n received rave t i e r e d k n i t collections, so it’s reviews front dresses and zebra obvious to see why row. Direct ly

marked the brands jump on board. London Top 10 90th anniversary, Designers with his e m p l o y e d m a i n l i n e

Missoni m e t a l l i c s , r i c h c o l l e c t i o n , A s e y e b r o w - e m b e l l i s h m e n t s C h r i s t o p h e r

referencing the 50s it quickly became prints. In aruba Guccir a i s i n g a s t h e and fr inging to Kane’s pairing with with varsity jackets the talk of the town.blue, bright yellow M i s s o n i S S 1 2 convey the excess Donatella Versace M i l a n F a s h i o n and bandeau tops, and maroon, the collection was, it is and frivolity of the works. The school Week is typically t h e c o l l e c t i o n c o l l e c t i o n ’ s t h e i r r e c e n t period.gym catwalk belied k n o w n f o r i t s borrowed boyish referencing may be collaboration with the grown up take opulence and this Marniprints from the too direct for some, budget American on the theme, there s e a s o n w a s n o

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Milan Fashion Week

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impossible with collection. Putting e m b e l l i s h m e n t s teal lace dress with

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feminine collection. the driving seat convey the excess p e p l u m , a n d a

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Christopher Kane’s Retro kitsch styles was playful and full-

p a i r i n g w i t h were abundant – Bottega Venetablown retro; being

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Missoni on the theme, there 60’s Italian glamour f l a p p e r d r e s s e s As eyebrow-raising were no shrieking embodied in Dolce n e e d w h i s k i n g as the Missoni SS12 cheerleaders here. & G a b b a n a ’ s s t ra i g ht o ut f o r collection was, it is Cut-out details in a c o l l e c t i o n . T h e c o c k t a i l s a n d t h e i r r e c e n t p a s t e l p a l e t t e t h e m e m a r k s a d a n c i n g , w i t h collaboration with v e e r e d t o w a r d s p l a y f u l n e s s a n d p r i n t e d a n d budget American girlishness, whilst l ightheartedness e m b e l l i s h e d r e t a i l e r , T a r g e t , the sleek lines and that is often absent patterns borrowing which sees them g r a p h i c p r i n t s i n t h e M i l a n h e a v i l y f r o m r a n k i n g h i g h l y e n s u r e d t h e collections, so it’s interior design of d u r i n g M i l a n collection scored obvious to see why the era. Bottega Fashion Week. This b i g w i t h it quickly became V e n e t a a p p l i e d t iming can only c o m m e n t a t o r s the talk of the town. embellishment to work to support the online. F r a n c e s c o make their graphic buzz around the Gucci Scognamiglio mark with beaded mainline collection. d i a m o n d s a n d M i l a n F a s h i o n Finally pipped to the T h e S a r d i n i a n - squares resulting in Week is typically post after taking the inspired collection a sleek look.k n o w n f o r i t s top style spot at spoke of balmy,

opulence and this both New York and flamenco evenings

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Hot rodding her way into the top spot, Miuccia Prada’s Milan Fashion Week is typically known for its opulence

SS12 homage to chicks and cars received rave reviews and this season was no different, many of the shapes

front row. Directly referencing the 50s with varsity and detailing invoked the decadence of the pre-

jackets and bandeau tops, the collection borrowed depression 1920s. Gucci deconstructed the sharp

boyish prints from the menswear collection. Putting the architecture of the Art Deco period. Gucci’s collection in

ladies firmly in the driving seat were feminine, particular, which marked the brands 90th anniversary,

accordion pleat dresses and pin-up bathers. The mood employed metallics, rich embellishments and fringing

was playful and full-blown retro; being the influencer to convey the excess and frivolity of the period.

that she is, expect others to jump on board.

Marni

Missoni Retro kitsch styles were abundant – from 50’s inspired

As eyebrow-raising as the Missoni SS12 collection was, detailing at Marni’s bold 70’s jumpsuits and the 50’s and

it is their recent collaboration with budget American 60’s Italian glamour embodied in Dolce & Gabbana’s

retailer, Target, which sees them ranking highly during collection. The theme marks a playfulness and

Milan Fashion Week. This timing can only work to lightheartedness that is often absent in the Milan

support the buzz around the mainline collection. The collections, so it’s obvious to see why it quickly became

Sardinian-inspired collection spoke of balmy, flamenco the talk of the town.

evenings with its tiered knit dresses and zebra prints. In

aruba blue, bright yellow and maroon, the collection’s Francesco Scognamiglio

referencing may be too direct for some, but certainly Finally pipped to the post after taking the top style spot

scores for vibrancy. at both New York and London fashion weeks, feminine

looks edged in at number three. While many collections

Versus embodied the vibe with the pretty pastels favoured this

Versus, slam dunking in at second place, achieved the season, Francesco Scognamiglio’s collection channeled

near-impossible with their sporty, yet feminine the look with a touch of boudoir. Standout pieces

collection. Failing to make our London Top 10 included a teal lace dress with cinched waist and

Designers with his mainline collection, Christopher peplum, and a peach sheer and lace below the knee

Kane’s pairing with Donatella Versace works. The pencil skirt.

school gym catwalk belied the grown up take on the

theme, there were no shrieking cheerleaders here. Cut- Bottega Veneta

out details in a pastel palette veered towards girlishness, The influx of graphic prints in Milan took a decidedly

whilst the sleek lines and graphic prints ensured the 1920s bent.The fringed flapper dresses need whisking

collection scored big with commentators online. straight out for cocktails and dancing, with printed and

embellished patterns borrowing heavily from interior

design of the era. Bottega Veneta appl ied

embellishment to make their graphic mark with beaded

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Prada second place, achieved the Italian glamour embodied in

Hot rodding her way into the near-impossible with their Dolce & Gabbana’s collection.

top spot, Miuccia Prada’s SS12 sporty, yet feminine collection. The theme marks a playfulness

homage to chicks and cars Failing to make our London Top and lightheartedness that is

received rave reviews front row. 10 Designers with his mainline often absent in the Milan

Directly referencing the 50s collection, Christopher Kane’s collections, so it’s obvious to see

w i t h v a r s i t y j a c k e t s a n d pairing with Donatella Versace why it quickly became the talk

bandeau tops, the collection works. The school gym catwalk of the town.

borrowed boyish prints from belied the grown up take on the

the menswear collection. theme, there were no shrieking Francesco Scognamiglio

Putting the ladies firmly in the cheerleaders here. Cut-out Finally pipped to the post after

driving seat were feminine, details in a pastel palette veered taking the top style spot at both

accordion pleat dresses and pin- towards girlishness, whilst the New York and London fashion

up bathers. The mood was sleek lines and graphic prints weeks, feminine looks edged in

playful and full-blown retro; ensured the collection scored at number three. While many

being the influencer that she is, big with commentators online. collections embodied the vibe

expect others to jump on board. with the pretty pastels favoured

t h i s s e a s o n , F r a n c e s c o

Missoni Gucci Scognamigl io ’s col lect ion

As eyebrow-raising as the Milan Fashion Week is typically channeled the look with a touch

Missoni SS12 collection was, it known for its opulence and this of boudoir. Standout pieces

is their recent collaboration season was no different, many included a teal lace dress with

with budget American retailer, of the shapes and detailing cinched waist and peplum, and

Target, which sees them ranking invoked the decadence of the a peach sheer and lace below

highly during Milan Fashion pre-depression 1920s. Gucci the knee pencil skirt.

Week. This timing can only d e c o n s t r u c t e d t h e s h a r p

work to support the buzz architecture of the Art Deco Bottega Veneta

around the mainline collection. period. Gucci’s collection in The influx of graphic prints in

T h e S a r d i n i a n - i n s p i r e d particular, which marked the Milan took a decidedly 1920s

collection spoke of balmy, brands 90th anniversary, bent.The fringed flapper dresses

flamenco evenings with its e m p l o y e d m e t a l l i c s , r i c h need whisking straight out for

tiered knit dresses and zebra embellishments and fringing to cocktails and dancing, with

prints. In aruba blue, bright convey the excess and frivolity p r i n t e d a n d e m b e l l i s h e d

y e l l o w a n d m a r o o n , t h e of the period. patterns borrowing heavily

collection’s referencing may be from interior design of the era.

too direct for some, but certainly Marni B o t t e g a V e n e t a a p p l i e d

scores for vibrancy. R e t r o k i t s c h s t y l e s w e r e embellishment to make their

abundant – from 50’s inspired graphic mark with beaded

Versus detailing at Marni’s bold 70’s diamonds and squares resulting

Versus, slam dunking in at jumpsuits and the 50’s and 60’s in a sleek look.

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Prada its tiered knit dresses and zebra the shapes and detailing invoked New York and London fashion

Hot rodding her way into the top prints. In aruba blue, bright the decadence of the pre- weeks, feminine looks edged in

spot, Miuccia Prada’s SS12 y e l l o w a n d m a r o o n , t h e d e p r e s s i o n 1 9 2 0 s . G u c c i at number three. While many

homage to chicks and cars collection’s referencing may be d e c o n s t r u c t e d t h e s h a r p collections embodied the vibe

received rave reviews front row. too direct for some, but certainly architecture of the Art Deco with the pretty pastels favoured

Directly referencing the 50s with scores for vibrancy. period. Gucci’s collection in t h i s s e a s o n , F r a n c e s c o

varsity jackets and bandeau tops, particular, which marked the S c o g n a m i g l i o ’ s c o l l e c t i o n

the collection borrowed boyish Versus b r a n d s 9 0 t h a n n i v e r s a r y , channeled the look with a touch

prints from the menswear Versus, slam dunking in at e m p l o y e d m e t a l l i c s , r i c h of boudoir. Standout pieces

collection. Putting the ladies second place, achieved the near- embellishments and fringing to included a teal lace dress with

firmly in the driving seat were impossible with their sporty, yet convey the excess and frivolity of cinched waist and peplum, and a

feminine, accordion pleat feminine collection. Failing to the period. peach sheer and lace below the

dresses and pin-up bathers. The make our London Top 10 knee pencil skirt.

mood was playful and full-blown Designers with his mainline Marni

retro; being the influencer that collection, Christopher Kane’s R e t r o k i t s c h s t y l e s w e r e Bottega Veneta

she is, expect others to jump on pairing with Donatella Versace abundant – from 50’s inspired The influx of graphic prints in

board. works. The school gym catwalk detailing at Marni’s bold 70’s Milan took a decidedly 1920s

belied the grown up take on the jumpsuits and the 50’s and 60’s bent.The fringed flapper dresses

Missoni theme, there were no shrieking Italian glamour embodied in need whisking straight out for

As eyebrow-raising as the cheerleaders here. Cut-out Dolce & Gabbana’s collection. cocktails and dancing, with

Missoni SS12 collection was, it is details in a pastel palette veered The theme marks a playfulness p r i n t e d a n d e m b e l l i s h e d

their recent collaboration with towards girlishness, whilst the and lightheartedness that is patterns borrowing heavily from

budget American retailer, Target, sleek lines and graphic prints often absent in the Milan interior design of the era. Bottega

which sees them ranking highly ensured the collection scored big collections, so it’s obvious to see Veneta applied embellishment

during Milan Fashion Week. This with commentators online. why it quickly became the talk of to make their graphic mark with

timing can only work to support the town. beaded diamonds and squares

the buzz around the mainline Gucci resulting in a sleek look.

collection. The Sardinian- Milan Fashion Week is typically Francesco Scognamiglio

inspired collection spoke of known for its opulence and this Finally pipped to the post after

balmy, flamenco evenings with season was no different, many of taking the top style spot at both

by Sara Nanni

Milan Fashion Week