MILAN FASHION WEEK: VERSACE

Street sport luxe is back!





















Black and white print combinations continue with exaggerated masculine silhouettes for effect.

What looks like oversized zebra print added an element of youth to the Versace catwalks. I'm enjoying the quilted hooded bomber -a key season piece.

















Nineties rap inspired various looks such as the long line fur coat adding an element of extravagance and dressing up the enlarged cheetah print pants.

















Genres proceeded to New Romantic with 80s influenced formal wear. This head to toe print suit is amazing styled casual with a rolled up sleeve.



















The collection divided itself between classic tailoring and urban streetwear.

















 

Baroque print continued on quilted nylon and leather fingerless gloves toughened up the look.
 







































This studded, hand painted leather biker jacket was my favorite piece -channeling the vintage Versace archives.



















Pushing the boundaries: Versace proves that lace can bring together a menswear outfit.




















These black leather knee-high biker boots stole the show and will definitely be added to my imaginary shopping list!













Peace. Raw-Couture.

MILAN FASHION WEEK: VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

The much anticipated Vivienne Westwood AW13 collection was worth the wait.

The opening of the show saw smartly dressed models storm the catwalk. Giving nothing away into the world of Westwood apart from the subtle skeleton chains adorning their necks.  

True to form Vivienne Westwood proudly promoted the fight for climate revolution with this simple badge. I admire such an iconic and world renoun designer that uses their position to make more people aware of important causes. If I had one I would wear it proudly.

JIMMY Q! My idol Jimmy looked amazing exposing his life ruiner for all to see. Im enjoying the flash of yellow print teamed witht the burnt orange cardigan. Winter warmer.















Deep triangle placement knits continued from previous season reworked in new colours. These drop crotch pants are amazing -an outfit suitable for work and play.














Whats not to love elaborate facepaint and sexual quiff. I'll see you after class ;)

















Someone's not enjoying the baker boy hat.




















I adore this check ensemble. The matching scarf compliments the zip through bomber and tapered pant. Love the flash of orange on the graphic shopper. Season must have.















The oldskool Westwood rebellion continus...



















Wasp meets houndstooth meets stormtrooper. The bomber hoodie combo is amazing. Pollution is highlighted again with a matching facemask. Who said smog can't be stylish.


















This is my favourite piece of the entire collection! Large typography is on trend as is the apple green contrast lettering. Love this oversized piece. One day I hope to be able to afford it.

Vivienne Westwood reworks the militaria look.





















Wetlook sleeve varsity jacket. Forest green. Ideal for winter season.

The shape of this coat is so different and relaxed compared to previous collections of hard tailored outerwear pieces. The stripe makes it more casual. Socks. I WANT.















Ending the show a suave gentlemen in a classic suit teamed with warpaint maybe symbolising the ongoing war agains world climate pollution?


Peace. Raw-Couture.

MILAN FASHION WEEK: DOLCE & GABBANA

In true Dolce & Gabbana style the runway was a alive with eccentric, intricate and elaborate garments.

Tailoring was key in a series of luxury fabrics such as silk, satin, lace and velvet.















I particularly enjoy the flared sleeve shirt with broderie detail.



Tux Lux - Re-invented with intricate lace and contrast lapels.



















Simple tee shapes get accessorized with a religious broach.


 
















Religious iconography was a reoccurring theme throughout Dolce & Gabbana's collection with oversized tees providing a monochrome canvas for all over placement prints.





































I absolutely have to have this amazing embellished piece! The detail is immaculate and the sparkle of the jewels teamed with the bold yellow make this an iconic piece of the collection.

















This embroidered frock coat touches on last season's Old Master floral patterns reworked into a religious tapestry piece beautifying evening tailoring.







































Dolce & Gabbana continued to look to the brand's Italian roots for inspiration, this time drawing on the church with all its rich trappings and iconography to colour the fabric and pattern choices.




























 

 

An iconic portrait of the Virgin Mary closes the show, celebrating a classic Dolce & Gabbana collection -proud of its Italian heritage.