Now showing in Milan
By Nadine Kam
Associated Press photos
A rare bit of bright color on Milan’s runways, from Dolce & Gabbana.
The rich, warm, earthy colors filling the runway in Milan reflect an Italian autumn, but the pared down styles suggest a familiar American approach to design, focusing on comfort and wearability over the fantastic.
As if to reinforce that notion, Dsquared2 sent out models with coffee cups in their hand, sipping Starbucks commuter-style:
Dolce & Gabbana didn’t resist touches of dramatic color and images of 1950s stars like Marilyn Monroe in their collection, but that was more theatrical than most shows. Even the sexiest of them all, Versace, toned down to present evening gowns that, though bare, were more elegant than suggestive.
The mood is so dark all around the globe and the shows are reflecting that we’re all experiencing this period of uncertainty. At this point, comfort trumps creativity.
At home, I am curling up in cargo pants every day, which I never did before. If I were out of work, I would probably live in cargo pants. Before, I thought of them as being symbolic of giving up on appearance and giving into sloth. Now, I just find them cozy and reassuring.
Two looks from Prada in toasty brocade and strips of dark leather.
Restraint and a goddessy look at Versace.
Cocooning at Fendi.
A night at the opera in clack and white, from Dolce & Gabbana.
March 3rd, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Yeay for wellies at Prada!
And I was pretty impressed with Missoni and Pucci, brands that I don’t really pay much attention to because when I think of both I think of zigzag prints and bright swirly colors, respectively. Missoni seemed to be all in the styling though. And of course, Jil Sander was ahhhmazing.
March 4th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Missoni, Pucci and Jil Sander have grown on me as well. I always appreciated Pucci, but could never wear those prints when I was younger. Now I’m brazen enough to wear it. Can’t afford Missoni so I have to shop the M line. Not too many people see the beauty of M Missoni here, so I usually luck out on the NM sales. I’m not feeling spring at the moment, which is good moneywise. I’m saving for the Miu Miu moment. Really excited about that one opening.
March 5th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Haven’t checked out M Missoni yet… will do though. And ahhh the Miu Miu opening. I don’t think I could bare it. Just would go to oogle. I have three jobs, but get for only one. FREElance. Haha.