There is always something about Milan’s Fashion Week, you would always expect the extravagance and the provocation. This season most designers took a more modest… conservative direction probably due to the consumers’ expectations but very feminine collections. Lot of see-through and light fabrics, pastel colors and elegant shapes.
Dolce & Gabbana was a revival of the cafe-curtain laces, sexy corsets, fine tailoring and silk floral-printed chintzes that were first seen in the 90’s. For Spring 2010’s collection, there was an American Latin vibe with silk fringes and spiffy suits reminding me of a tango or flamenco dance. A lot masculine and feminine contrasts with smart suits or feminine sexy dresses – very Salma Hayek-ish. I like the the swimsuit finale led by Natasha Poly, all the models were walking down the catwalk to please the audience with full-on animal prints.
The boudoir collection designed Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi was all about weigh-less fabrics, cream silk suits, tulle and a twist of Parisian triangle bra. The mood was soft with pastel colored chiffon, some silk-wrapped pieces and see-through blouses. The collection is gorgeous but nothing really stood out except perhaps the heels with wrapping around the ankles and the perspex small bag.
Finally the collection I’ve been waiting, a Spring line that is sexy, colorful, feminine and full-on surprises. Probably the best collection yet, Versace’s theme was so Donatella. Highly inspired by Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, this revival of the 90’s super skinny ultra-short skirts, vivid colors and geometric shapes is marvelous. The Spring 2010 collection is classy and all-about the slim silhouette and legs. A powerful reverence to glitters and geometric prints including perforated and studded leather. I love the pink chiffon gown, perfect for a summer at St-Tropez. Only sad not is how the shoes seemed not wearable on the runway.
