Giorgio Armani

There was a strong focus on different shades and monochrome colors in true Armani style. At times I thought I was looking at a Calvin Klein show but the prints brought me back down to reality. A strong oriental influence was prevalent with the tied at waistbands, and tight at the ankles dresses. The exploration of fabrics was particularly interesting. 

This season the designer focused on movement of the garments, interesting and innovative ways of sculpting the material and the focus of the light and the dark. Would be interesting to note whether or not the designer had a long trip in the far east recently...


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Versace

Love!

There was definitely more going on in the Versace show than Lindsey Wixson's fall on the catwalk! There was a certain glow about the catwalk during the show. Golden studs were all over the runway, the whites, pale blues gave the whole collection somewhat of dainty, regal quality. 

I want this!

Gorgeous

 

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Some of the gowns at the end raised some question marks in my mind (the starfish) but I was loving the more delicate side of Donatella! The pale turquoise gown, water color motif and those shorts with the gold studs were definitely favorites. 

Cant wait for her collaboration with H&M!!!!!

Mambo Italiano

Kind of reminisent of Stella McCartney

LOVE this material combination

Chanel-esque

Buongiorno Italia! The masterminds behind Dolce & Gabbana stayed close to home with this collection. It looks like inspiration was drawn form a farmer's market or a bunch of gorgeous vegetables that they were cooking with. The greens, reds and yellows were so rich and so appropriate for the season. Silhouettes were those of old Italian glamour. 

Anyone of these pieces can be seen in a black and white Italian film clip with a beautiful donna walking along enjoying a gelato. There is something picturesque and nostalgic about this collection. However, to vamp up the sensuality there was corsets and there was lace. The whole thing just worked for me, it totally hit the mark!

Ferragamo glamour

Looking every so chic! Massimiliano Giornetti

Immediately you could see that new creative director Massimiliano Giornetti loves to be by the water. The designer spends a week each year in the Italian coastal town of Positano. The designer sure has ruffled up the label and injected into it some Italian glamour. The 39-year-old designer loves seeing "people coming off their boats.. and their style is very chic". So the designer decided to dedicate a collection to precisely these people. 

 

Giornetti says that to him "luxury is freedom" and its "playful, colorful, and detailed more than minimal". this sentiment is defiantly what was portrayed with his creations this season. I want to wear these pieces and walk along the water or one of the gorgeous free-flowing gowns for a lavish dinner.

Gorgeous color blocking

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The designer found a harmonious playing field between the tribal and tropical. He welded the tow together in this collection to create a very chic yet cool look.