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.

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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.

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Prada season was no different, many of the shapes and detailing

Hot rodding her way into the top spot, Miuccia Prada’s SS12 invoked the decadence of the pre-depression 1920s. Gucci

homage to chicks and cars received rave reviews front row. deconstructed the sharp architecture of the Art Deco period.

Directly referencing the 50s with varsity jackets and bandeau Gucci’s collection in particular, which marked the brands 90th

tops, the collection borrowed boyish prints from the menswear anniversary, employed metallics, rich embellishments and

collection. Putting the ladies firmly in the driving seat were fringing to convey the excess and frivolity of the period.

feminine, accordion pleat dresses and pin-up bathers. The

mood was playful and full-blown retro; being the influencer Marni

that she is, expect others to jump on board. Retro kitsch styles were abundant – from 50’s inspired

detailing at Marni’s bold 70’s jumpsuits and the 50’s and 60’s

Missoni Italian glamour embodied in Dolce & Gabbana’s collection. The

As eyebrow-raising as the Missoni SS12 collection was, it is theme marks a playfulness and lightheartedness that is often

their recent collaboration with budget American retailer, absent in the Milan collections, so it’s obvious to see why it

Target, which sees them ranking highly during Milan Fashion quickly became the talk of the town.

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

mainline collection. The Sardinian-inspired collection spoke of Francesco Scognamiglio

balmy, flamenco evenings with its tiered knit dresses and zebra Finally pipped to the post after taking the top style spot at both

prints. In aruba blue, bright yellow and maroon, the collection’s New York and London fashion weeks, feminine looks edged in

referencing may be too direct for some, but certainly scores for at number three. While many collections embodied the vibe

vibrancy. with the pretty pastels favoured this season, Francesco

Scognamiglio’s collection channeled the look with a touch of

Versus boudoir. Standout pieces included a teal lace dress with

Versus, slam dunking in at second place, achieved the near- cinched waist and peplum, and a peach sheer and lace below

impossible with their sporty, yet feminine collection. Failing to the knee pencil skirt.

make our London Top 10 Designers with his mainline

collection, Christopher Kane’s pairing with Donatella Versace Bottega Veneta

works. The school gym catwalk belied the grown up take on the The influx of graphic prints in Milan took a decidedly 1920s

theme, there were no shrieking cheerleaders here. Cut-out bent.The fringed flapper dresses need whisking straight out for

details in a pastel palette veered towards girlishness, whilst the cocktails and dancing, with printed and embellished patterns

sleek lines and graphic prints ensured the collection scored big borrowing heavily from interior design of the era. Bottega

with commentators online. Veneta applied embellishment to make their graphic mark with

beaded diamonds and squares resulting in a sleek look.

Gucci

Milan Fashion Week is typically known for its opulence and this

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Milan Fashion Week

Prada achieved the near-impossible with their collection. The theme marks a playfulness

Hot rodding her way into the top spot, sporty, yet feminine collection. Failing to and lightheartedness that is often absent in

Miuccia Prada’s SS12 homage to chicks make our London Top 10 Designers with the Milan collections, so it’s obvious to see

and cars received rave reviews front row. his mainline collection, Christopher Kane’s why it quickly became the talk of the town.

Directly referencing the 50s with varsity pairing with Donatella Versace works. The

Francesco Scognamigliojackets and bandeau tops, the collection school gym catwalk belied the grown up Finally pipped to the post after taking the borrowed boyish prints from the take on the theme, there were no shrieking top style spot at both New York and menswear collection. Putting the ladies cheerleaders here. Cut-out details in a London fashion weeks, feminine looks firmly in the driving seat were feminine, pastel palette veered towards girlishness, edged in at number three. While many accordion pleat dresses and pin-up whilst the sleek lines and graphic prints collections embodied the vibe with the bathers. The mood was playful and full- ensured the collection scored big with pretty pastels favoured this season, blown retro; being the influencer that she commentators online.Francesco Scognamiglio’s collection is, expect others to jump on board.

channeled the look with a touch of Gucci

Missoni Milan Fashion Week is typically known for boudoir. Standout pieces included a teal

As eyebrow-raising as the Missoni SS12 its opulence and this season was no lace dress with cinched waist and peplum,

col lect ion was, i t is their recent different, many of the shapes and detailing and a peach sheer and lace below the knee

collaboration with budget American invoked the decadence of the pre- pencil skirt.

retailer, Target, which sees them ranking depression 1920s. Gucci deconstructed

Bottega Venetahighly during Milan Fashion Week. This the sharp architecture of the Art Deco The influx of graphic prints in Milan took a timing can only work to support the buzz period. Gucci’s collection in particular, decidedly 1920s bent.The fringed flapper around the mainline collection. The w h i c h m a r k e d t h e b r a n d s 9 0 t h dresses need whisking straight out for Sardinian-inspired collection spoke of anniversary, employed metallics, rich cocktails and dancing, with printed and balmy, flamenco evenings with its tiered embellishments and fringing to convey the embellished patterns borrowing heavily knit dresses and zebra prints. In aruba blue, excess and frivolity of the period.from interior design of the era. Bottega bright yellow and maroon, the collection’s

Veneta applied embellishment to make Marnireferencing may be too direct for some, but

Retro kitsch styles were abundant – from their graphic mark with beaded diamonds certainly scores for vibrancy.

50’s inspired detailing at Marni’s bold 70’s and squares resulting in a sleek look.

Versus jumpsuits and the 50’s and 60’s Italian

Versus, slam dunking in at second place, glamour embodied in Dolce & Gabbana’s

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Milan Fashion Week

Prada work to support the buzz palette veered towards Marni teal lace dress with cinched

Hot rodding her way into the a r o u n d t h e m a i n l i n e girlishness, whilst the sleek Retro kitsch styles were waist and peplum, and a

top spot, Miuccia Prada’s collection. The Sardinian- lines and graphic prints abundant – from 50’s peach sheer and lace below

SS12 homage to chicks and inspired collection spoke of ensured the col lect ion inspired detailing at Marni’s the knee pencil skirt.

cars received rave reviews balmy, flamenco evenings s c o r e d b i g w i t h bold 70’s jumpsuits and the

f r o n t r o w . D i r e c t l y with its tiered knit dresses commentators online. 50’s and 60’s Italian glamour Bottega Veneta

referencing the 50s with and zebra prints. In aruba e m b o d i e d i n D o l c e & The influx of graphic prints

varsity jackets and bandeau blue, bright yellow and Gucci Gabbana’s collection. The in Milan took a decidedly

t o p s , t h e c o l l e c t i o n maroon, the collection’s Milan Fashion Week is theme marks a playfulness 1920s bent.The fringed

borrowed boyish prints from referencing may be too typically known for its and lightheartedness that is f l a p p e r d r e s s e s n e e d

the menswear collection. direct for some, but certainly opulence and this season often absent in the Milan whisking straight out for

Putting the ladies firmly in scores for vibrancy. was no different, many of the collections, so it’s obvious to cocktails and dancing, with

t h e d r i v i n g s e a t w e r e s h a p e s a n d d e t a i l i n g see why it quickly became printed and embellished

feminine, accordion pleat Versus invoked the decadence of the talk of the town. patterns borrowing heavily

dresses and pin-up bathers. Versus, slam dunking in at the pre-depression 1920s. from interior design of the

The mood was playful and second place, achieved the Gucci deconstructed the Francesco Scognamiglio era. Bottega Veneta applied

full-blown retro; being the near-impossible with their sharp architecture of the Art Finally pipped to the post embellishment to make their

influencer that she is, expect s p o r t y , y e t f e m i n i n e D e c o p e r i o d . G u c c i ’ s after taking the top style spot graphic mark with beaded

others to jump on board. collection. Failing to make collection in particular, at both New York and diamonds and squares

o u r L o n d o n T o p 1 0 which marked the brands London fashion weeks, resulting in a sleek look.

Missoni Designers with his mainline 90th anniversary, employed feminine looks edged in at

As eyebrow-raising as the col lect ion, Christopher m e t a l l i c s , r i c h number three. While many

Missoni SS12 collection was, K a n e ’ s p a i r i n g w i t h embellishments and fringing collections embodied the

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American retailer, Target, belied the grown up take on Francesco Scognamiglio’s

which sees them ranking the theme, there were no collection channeled the

highly during Milan Fashion shrieking cheerleaders here. look with a touch of boudoir.

Week. This timing can only Cut-out details in a pastel Standout pieces included a

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Milan Fashion Week

Prada collection was, it is achieved the near- s e a s o n w a s n o marks a playfulness cinched waist and

t h e i r r e c e n t impossible with their different, many of the and lightheartedness peplum, and a peach Hot rodding her way collaboration with sporty, yet feminine shapes and detailing that is often absent in sheer and lace below into the top spot, b u d g e t A m e r i c a n collection. Failing to i n v o k e d t h e the Milan collections, the knee pencil skirt.Miuccia Prada’s SS12 retailer, Target, which make our London Top decadence of the pre- so it’s obvious to see homage to chicks and sees them ranking 10 Designers with his depression 1920s. why it quickly became cars received rave Bottega Venetahighly during Milan mainline collection, Gucci deconstructed the talk of the town.reviews front row.

The influx of graphic Fashion Week. This Christopher Kane’s the sharp architecture Directly referencing prints in Milan took a timing can only work pairing with Donatella of the Art Deco period. the 50s with varsity F r a n c e s c o d e c i d e d l y 1 9 2 0 s to support the buzz Versace works. The Gucci’s collection in jackets and bandeau Scognamiglio b e n t . T h e f r i n g e d around the mainline school gym catwalk p a r t i c u l a r , w h i c h tops, the collection

Finally pipped to the flapper dresses need c o l l e c t i o n . T h e belied the grown up marked the brands b o r r o w e d b o y i s h post after taking the whisking straight out Sardinian-inspired take on the theme, 90th anniversary , p r i n t s f r o m t h e top style spot at both f o r c o c k t a i l s a n d collection spoke of t h e r e w e r e n o employed metallics, menswear collection. New York and London dancing, with printed b a l m y , f l a m e n c o s h r i e k i n g rich embellishments Putting the ladies f a s h i o n w e e k s , a n d e m b e l l i s h e d evenings with i ts cheerleaders here. and fringing to convey firmly in the driving feminine looks edged patterns borrowing tiered knit dresses and Cut-out details in a t h e e x c e s s a n d seat were feminine, in at number three. heavily from interior zebra prints. In aruba pastel palette veered frivolity of the period.a c c o r d i o n p l e a t W h i l e m a n y design of the era. blue, bright yellow towards girlishness, dresses and pin-up collections embodied B o t t e g a V e n e t a a n d m a r o o n , t h e whilst the sleek lines bathers. The mood Marni the vibe with the a p p l i e d c o l l e c t i o n ’ s and graphic prints was playful and full-

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Gucci a n d 6 0 ’ s I t a l i a n the look with a touch sleek look.VersusMissoni Milan Fashion Week is glamour embodied in of boudoir. Standout

Versus, slam dunking typically known for its Dolce & Gabbana’s pieces included a teal As eyebrow-raising as in at second place, opulence and this collection. The theme l a c e d r e s s w i t h the Missoni SS12

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Prada influencer that she is, yellow and maroon, pastel palette veered 9 0 t h a n n i v e r s a r y , Finally pipped to the prints in Milan took

expect others to t h e c o l l e c t i o n ’ s towards girlishness, employed metallics, post after taking the a decidedly 1920s Hot rodding her

jump on board. referencing may be whilst the sleek lines rich embellishments top style spot at both bent.The fringed way into the top

too direct for some, and graphic prints and fringing to convey N e w Y o r k a n d f l a p p e r d r e s s e s s p o t , M i u c c i a

but certainly scores e n s u r e d t h e the excess and frivolity L o n d o n f a s h i o n n e e d w h i s k i n g P r a d a ’ s S S 1 2 Missonifor vibrancy. collection scored big of the period. w e e k s , f e m i n i n e straight out for homage to chicks As eyebrow-raising

with commentators looks edged in at as the Missoni SS12 online. number three. While collection was, it is

many col lect ions t h e i r r e c e n t embodied the vibe Guccicollaboration with

budget American

and cars received c o c k t a i l s a n d

rave reviews front Marni d a n c i n g , w i t h Versusr o w . D i r e c t l y p r i n t e d a n d Retro kitsch styles were Versus, slam dunking referencing the e m b e l l i s h e d abundant – from 50’s in at second place, 50s with varsity p a t t e r n s inspired detailing at achieved the near-j a c k e t s a n d w i t h t h e p r e t t y borrowing heavily r e t a i l e r , T a r g e t , Milan Fashion Week M a r n i ’ s b o l d 7 0 ’ s impossible with their bandeau tops, the pastels favoured this from interior design which sees them is typically known for jumpsuits and the 50’s sporty, yet feminine c o l l e c t i o n season, Francesco of the era. Bottega r a n k i n g h i g h l y its opulence and this a n d 6 0 ’ s I t a l i a n collection. Failing to borrowed boyish S c o g n a m i g l i o ’ s V e n e t a a p p l i e d d u r i n g M i l a n s e a s o n w a s n o glamour embodied in make our London Top prints from the collection channeled embellishment to Fashion Week. This different, many of the Dolce & Gabbana’s 10 Designers with his m e n s w e a r the look with a touch make their graphic timing can only work shapes and detailing collection. The theme mainline collection, collection. Putting of boudoir. Standout mark with beaded to support the buzz i n v o k e d t h e marks a playfulness Christopher Kane’s the ladies firmly in pieces included a teal d i a m o n d s a n d around the mainline decadence of the pre- and lightheartedness pairing with Donatella the driving seat l a c e d r e s s w i t h squares resulting in c o l l e c t i o n . T h e depression 1920s. that is often absent in Versace works. The were feminine, cinched waist and a sleek look.Sardinian-inspired Gucci deconstructed the Milan collections, school gym catwalk accordion pleat peplum, and a peach collection spoke of t h e s h a r p so it’s obvious to see belied the grown up dresses and pin-up sheer and lace below ba lm y, f la m enco architecture of the Art why it quickly became take on the theme, bathers. The mood the knee pencil skirt.evenings with its Deco period. Gucci’s the talk of the town.t h e r e w e r e n o was playful and tiered knit dresses c o l l e c t i o n i n s h r i e k i n g full-blown retro; and zebra prints. In part icular , which Bottega Venetacheerleaders here. F r a n c e s c o b e i n g t h e aruba blue, bright marked the brands Cut-out details in a Scognamiglio The influx of graphic

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Prada b e i n g t h e o f b a l m y , c o l l e c t i o n , season was no f r o m 5 0 ’ s weeks, feminine b e n t . T h e

influencer that f l a m e n c o C h r i s t o p h e r different, many of inspired detailing looks edged in at fringed flapper Hot rodding her

she is , expect evenings with its Kane’s pairing the shapes and at Marni’s bold number three. dresses need way into the top

others to jump on t i e r e d k n i t with Donatella detailing invoked 70’s jumpsuits W h i l e m a n y w h i s k i n g spot, Miuccia

board. d r e s s e s a n d Versace works. the decadence of and the 50’s and c o l l e c t i o n s straight out for Prada’s SS12

zebra prints. In The school gym t h e p r e - 6 0 ’ s I t a l i a n e m b o d i e d t h e cocktails and h o m a g e t o

a r u b a b l u e , catwalk belied d e p r e s s i o n g l a m o u r v i b e w i t h t h e dancing, with chicks and cars Missoni

bright yellow and the grown up take 1 9 2 0 s . G u c c i e m b o d i e d i n p r e t t y p a s t e l s p r i n t e d a n d received rave A s e y e b r o w -

m a r o o n , t h e on the theme, deconstructed the D o l c e & f a v o u r e d t h i s e m b e l l i s h e d reviews front rais ing as the

c o l l e c t i o n ’ s there were no s h a r p G a b b a n a ’ s season, Francesco p a t t e r n s row. Directly

referencing may architecture of Scognamiglio’s referencing the

be too direct for t h e A r t D e c o c o l l e c t i o n 50s with varsity

s o m e , b u t period. Gucci’s channeled the j a c k e t s a n d

certainly scores c o l l e c t i o n i n look with a touch bandeau tops,

collection. M i s s o n i S S 1 2 b o r r o w i n g s h r i e k i n g The theme marks collection was, it heavi ly from c h e e r l e a d e r s a playfulness and is their recent interior design h e r e . C u t - o u t lightheartedness c o l l a b o r a t i o n o f t h e e r a . details in a pastel t h a t i s o f t e n w i t h b u d g e t Bottega Veneta palette veered

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Prada influencer that she evenings with its C h r i s t o p h e r opulence and this Marni

Hot rodding her is, expect others to tiered knit dresses K a n e ’ s p a i r i n g season was no Retro kitsch styles

way into the top jump on board. and zebra prints. In with Donatel la different, many of were abundant –

s p o t , M i u c c i a aruba blue, bright Versace works. the shapes and from 50’s inspired

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homage to chicks A s e y e b r o w - m a r o o n , t h e catwalk belied the the decadence of Marni’s bold 70’s

and cars received r a i s i n g a s t h e c o l l e c t i o n ’ s grown up take on t h e p r e - jumpsuits and the

rave reviews r e f e r e n c i n g d e p r e s s i o n

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col lect ion. The Guccibathers. The mood London Top 10 and frivolity of the Sardinian-inspired M i l a n F a s h i o n was playful and Designers with his period.collection spoke of Week is typically full-blown retro; m a i n l i n e balmy, flamenco k n o w n f o r i t s b e i n g t h e c o l l e c t i o n ,

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m a i n l i n e M i l a n F a s h i o n Finally pipped to squares resulting

collection. The Week is typically t h e p o s t a f t e r in a sleek look.

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

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

and bandeau tops, the collection borrowed boyish prints 1920s. Gucci deconstructed the sharp architecture of the

from the menswear collection. Putting the ladies firmly in Art Deco period. Gucci’s collection in particular, which

the driving seat were feminine, accordion pleat dresses marked the brands 90th anniversary, employed metallics,

and pin-up bathers. The mood was playful and full-blown rich embellishments and fringing to convey the excess

retro; being the influencer that she is, expect others to and frivolity of the period.

jump on board.

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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 at scores for vibrancy.

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 Designers included a teal lace dress with cinched waist and peplum,

with his mainline collection, Christopher Kane’s pairing and a peach sheer and lace below the knee pencil skirt.

with Donatella Versace works. The school gym catwalk

belied the grown up take on the theme, there were no Bottega Veneta

shrieking cheerleaders here. Cut-out details in a pastel

The influx of graphic prints in Milan took a decidedly palette veered towards girlishness, whilst the sleek lines

1920s bent.The fringed flapper dresses need whisking and graphic prints ensured the collection scored big with

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

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.

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the menswear collection. near-impossible with their embellishments and fringing dress with cinched waist and

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driving seat were feminine, collection. Failing to make our frivolity of the period. and lace below the knee pencil

accordion pleat dresses and London Top 10 Designers skirt.

pin-up bathers. The mood was with his mainline collection, Marni

playful and full-blown retro; Christopher Kane’s pairing Retro kitsch styles were Bottega Veneta

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Fashion Week. This timing can online. talk of the town. graphic mark with beaded

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balmy, flamenco evenings opulence and this season was both New York and London

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