Milan Fashion Week Spring 2008
On Our Radar: Dsquared's Cameo Appearance
Dsquared designers Dan and Dean Caten are quite the pop star fans. They had Rihanna walk their runway last week, and now they're making a cameo appearance in the video for Fergie's new single "Clumsy," which is set to drop this month.
The twin duo is shown styling Fergie for a fake modeling shoot, and then accompanying her down a Dsquared runway.
Milan Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Versace
Donatella has struck again! But this time, with a softer force. While the runway oozed with the usual Versace sex appeal, things were a bit more buttoned up, a bit softer, a bit safe.
Milan Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Dolce & Gabbana
A common theme that I'm finding with Milan Fashion Week is that designers, like Roberto Cavalli, are expanding their horizons and delving into new territories. Such is the case for Dolce & Gabbana's Spring collection.
Dolce ads are vulgar and highly sexual, so it was surprising to see that their latest collection is filled with modest, almost matronly pieces.
Milan Fashion Week Spring 2008, Marni: Love It or Hate It?
Regardless to what the reviews say, I always have a special place in my heart for Marni. But yes, when surveying this eclectic look, I can be objective. The stiff white top is a little boxy for my taste, but the frilly navy undercarriage is quite pretty and unexpected.
Milan Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Alberta Ferretti
The Grecian goddess was alive and well at Alberta Ferretti: toga-inspired minidresses, flowing fabrics, and draped necklines were all present.
Always a master with chiffon, Ferretti did not disappoint with this collection; a Greco-Roman theme plays perfectly to her strengths. Neutral colors inspired by ancient architectural structures dominated the palette, interspersed with vivid pops of violet, yellow, green, and orange hither and thither.
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Milan Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Gucci
Grease was the word at Gucci. Or at least, that's where my imagination went. A bold collection that's a bit 80s, a bit 50s - this is what Rizzo would be wearing if she were real life today.
Milan Fashion Week Spring 2008, Etro: Love It or Hate It?
Preppy on top, party down under: that's the way this outfit rolled on the Etro runway. There's a lot going on here, between the leopard-cuffed blazer, striped button-down, big leather belt, and crazy-colored miniskirt. It's surely a study on eclecticism, that we can all take notes on.
Milan Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Roberto Cavalli
A few feather-clad pieces in this Spring collection were very Roberto Cavalli, but surprisingly, the majority were not. I'm glad to see Cavalli expanding his repertoire to include sweet gals, not just wild things. For the latter, the feather trench coats, vests and pants will satiate their sassy appetite.
Milan Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Giorgio Armani
Sensual, cool tailoring is the Armani way, and for Spring Giorgio delivered just that - with a bit of harlequin romance. With a mellow palette consisting of greys, beiges, and black along with navy and green, the languid summers of southern Italy were the designer's inspiration this season.
For day, there's loose draping, sheer fabrics and asymmetrical cuts, with sporty touches like tank tops and nautical stripes.
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Instyle
Jul 05 2009
Jessica Simpson
WHAT SHE WORE
A simple Myne shift with a True Religion jacket and an Alexander McQueen bag
WHERE
Sailing in New York City
WHY WE LOVE IT
Simpson accented her summer glow with bright nautical stripes. Play up your own tan with a T-shirt or tank dress in fresh blue and white.
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