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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.

Here’s Rihanna walking at the Dsquared show in Milan yesterday.  Who knew she was so tall? Or maybe Dan and Dean Caten are just really short?  I have to say it was nice to see a substantial leg strutting the catwalk for once–some of those other models look like their stems could break by the power of a strong wind.

Of course, the Umbrella singer has plans to start her own line now.  She says it will be “something edgy.” Everyone says that, but I do love me some Rihanna, so I’m going to give her the benefit of the doubt. For now.

I’ll say this for her: the woman is a trooper.  She flew to Milan for the show and the grand opening of the Dsquared store then flew right back to Toronto to perform a concert.

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