Milan Fashion Week Spring ‘08
Here are some highlights from Milan’s Fashion Week ‘08:
Dsquared
Designers: Dean and Dan Catan
Popstar Rihanna started this show and ended it, clad in super sexy, bosom-baring gowns that were indicative of the rest of the Dsquared show. The influence of another singer, Amy Winehouse loomed with the plethora of cat’s eyeliner.
Trends: caftans, halter tops, key holes, intricate cut outs, yellow, zippers, off the shoulder, ruffles, tan leather, feathers, royal purple, jewel trim, Grecian details and cigarettes.
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana was definitely channeling the 80s this time around. The theme was free-hand painting, which gave way to a collection that was vibrant, young and way fun. As a friend of mine remarked, “Ah, very 80s fashion student avant garde.” And, yes, a little splattered paint never hurt anyone, especially when the splattered upon garment is exquisitely tailored.
Designers: Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce
Trends: brocade, oversized jackets, splattered color, tulle, full skirts, corsets, high waist skirts, floral, cinched waists, and COLOR.
Marni
This was one of my favorite shows. I love the distinct point of view where color and shape are concerned, plus I can’t get enough of that space-aged minimalism.
Designer: Consuelo Castiglioni
Trends: low and loose waists, gathering, salmon, color blocking, square and and wide silhouettes, shifts, synthetic materials, high neck lines, tank dresses, and sheen.
Back in the 90s when I was hitting up Lollapalooza summer after summer, I think everyone involved (audience and performers) was sporting cut-offs and t-shirts. Years later, most still donned a similar uniform, but others like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O (pictured above), really went for it. Here are other highlights:
