Fashion Week Favorites - Milan A/W 2017

Alberta Ferretti



Alberta Ferretti is always whimsical and magical and fanciful and everything romantic. Here, there was a bit of mystery: the wide brimmed hats, the masquerade masks, the overwhelming coats. The drama is heavier, the colors are deeper, more serious.

Emilio Pucci



I'm going to say it: I'm kind of glad Peter Dundas isn't at Pucci anymore. I was getting a little tired of the same sexed up girl walking down that runway. This collection by Massimo Giorgetii feels like classic, classic Pucci. But of course, with those new and crazy fringes on everything you don't need them on. Like your hat or your shoes. I come for the prints and color clashing at Pucci. And I stayed just for that.

Lucio Vanotti



Lucio Vanotti is a bit of a breath of fresh air at Milan. While overwhelmed with the goddesses at Versace and the history and classicism at Dolce and Gabbana and Gucci, Vanotti is stripped down to the basics, something new and fresh and footloose (literally) and fancy free. All of it is so damn easy. But it takes a lot of effort to look this effortless. For instance, that all black suit was tailored to perfection for the love of details and a great, loose fit. It may look like it was all chucked on but there's an art to throwing something on and having it look this good.

MaxMara



Always come back to the comfies, especially at MaxMara. I like the idea of wearing all one color but just in different shades. It's easy; throw on all one color, all of your coziest clothes and you're out the door. Nothing else to report except that I want to keep a mental note of this particular idea.

Trussardi



You don't see a lot of layering in these "bohemian" styled collections. I'm sure calling Trussardi's collection "bohemian" is a cop out, but there are some late 60s influences here, some 70s influences from the pant suit and the cognac gloves. I like the mix of English country side as well. Lots of florals, beanies, the roll necks, the little riding boots, and the loafers.

Vionnet



That first gown reminds me of a skirt I had when I was a kid. It's sort of faded from my memory at this point, like trying to remember a dream at the end of the day. But the colors are what's reminding me of it all. There's some nostalgia here, as always with Vionnet since it's such a richly historic brand. I'm always reminded of elegance and classicism without being too boring or irrelevant or too in the past at Vionnet.

Rossella Jardini



If I am not this chic lady when I'm older then something went wrong. Number one, this presentation is great. Just casually photographing an elderly art gallery owner, living in New York City for decades. She owns tons of vintage clothing and lounges in the first look. She's an eccentric, obviously, look at that pink blouse. This is why I love fashion. There's a story here and I can create a character and live in a fantasy for a minute.

Fashion Week Favorites - London and Milan Fashion Week AW 16

London

Roksanda



As much as I love a good pair of skinny jeans and a beat up leather jacket, I really love some pussy bow blouses, ruffles, and pleats. And Roksanda is making me want to replace my wannabe rocker wardrobe for some romantic colors and shapes.

Temperley London



I'm really more in love with the colors at Temperley. Those icy blues and cool periwinkles are perfect for winter, I think. It's all about the contrast: a wispy dress underneath a strong military jacket; pretty blues for dark winter days.

Milan

Les Copains



As previously stated, it's all about the contrast. And this is a perfect example of what I love the most about a good, healthy balance: thick, heavy angora knits over sweet delicate lace. I love the black against the pink and grey and the spider brooches mixed with a floral applique skirt. Gimme all of it.

For Restless Sleepers



Anyone who knows me knows I'm not a fan of prints and that I'm definitely not a fan of animal print. So why do I love this For Restless Sleepers collection so much? Because it conveys a great story and a great character. There's this glamorous woman who lives among all of her luxurious and opulent antique furnitures in the depths of Morocco somewhere. She's an Italian transplant who probably has a pet tiger and a rich husband from Spain. Who knows what her story is; this is why I love fashion.

Agnona



I think I am slowly moving away from wearing neutral colors. Give me all sorts of blush tones and throw in some grays and tans and we're good to go. Agnona's collection was short and sweet and full of some of my favorite silhouettes from one of my favorite time periods: the mid-20th century.

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Alberta Ferretti

I really always enjoy Alberta Ferretti's ethereal aesthetic. No matter what season, there's always a little fairie element to it. This time, though, the girls almost mermaid like with slicked back hair and ocean hues. The dresses also look like they have fishing nets on them making me think they swam to the shore and were caught on a fishing boat.

Dolce & Gabbana

I have really grown to love Dolce & Gabbana. Maybe it's for the classical prints or that fact that it's a strong and proud Italian brand. Whatever the reason, I love D&G. I fell head over heels last season for the baroque detailing and now I'm falling for the prints (again) and the summer holiday vibe. I just need to make it to Italy with these clothes. 

Gucci

Gucci is glamour, Gucci is luxe. And now Gucci can add minimal to that list. I love the all around cleanliness of each look and how it's really just the color and the silhouette that stands out. A little flamenco dancer, a little Academy Awards red carpet. Plus, the show's soundtrack was one of the songs on my fall playlist.

No. 21

Quite mermaid-like at No. 21 as well. The Greek sea goddess motif on the ocean blue ensembles don't intentionally hint that these girls are mermaids but maybe they live in a beach town, who knows. It's interesting to see what looks like mussels or barnacles on one dress, too. No jewelry needed there.