Milan Spring 2014 Fashion Week: Gucci, Dsquared2, and More

From left: A Gucci mesh and metallic silk dress; Close-up details of an Alberta Ferretti spring 2014 dress.

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Milan: Gucci Men's Spring 2014, Roberto Cavalli, and More

Day 3 of 4 Milan Men's Fashion Week: Texture Techniques.

Gucci's Pre-Fall 2013 50's Forecast. A Contemporary Femme Fatale.

Gucci Pre-Fall 2013

 Frida Giannini was one of the first to present her new pre-fall 2013 collection for Gucci. Pure luxury, for which Gucci is symbolic of, was well stated here.  Silhouettes fit close to the body embraced the femme fatale Giannini was indulging. A passionate teal dress paired with a belt simply couldn’t be any more luxurious coming from Gucci.  Colors spoke intensely. Small doses of cheetah prints were about the most provocative we saw in this passionate collection. We even experienced an oversized gray coat we weren't expecting here from. Perhaps upcoming mother Giannini wanted to portray her tender feelings through this presentation. 70s took a break to be replaced by the romantic 50s. We are eager to see if Frida Giannini will take along her femme fatale interpretation into Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2013-2014 collection next month.

Spring/Summer 2013 Trends - 2. Beloved Ruffles

Gucci Spring/Summer 2013

Ruffles have proven to be the star of season for spring/summer 2013, but take in consideration that the spring ruffles should declare serenity more than drama. Some designers chose to add small layer of this design and extend them into longer waves, maintaining a classical feel. Gucci’s sophisticated ruffles proved just how luxurious an effortless dress or top could be. Peter Pilotto’s extravagant layered prints maintained the level of modernism without being too loud spoken. Givenchy’s inspired catholic roots added a purification touch that any would be willing to wear to clear their sins. Isabel Marant decided to present a classical ruffled blouse in a jolly manner. 

Fall Hues

Nothing says better than a gorgeous indigo Lanvin dress accessorized with dark hues to set a mesmerizing fall tone.

1. Lanvin ruffle-back jersey dress - available at net-a-porter.com
2. Lanvin gloves - availabe at net-a-porter.com
3. Kenneth Jay earrings (good bargain)  - available at net-a-porter.com
4. Yves Saint Laurent boots - availabe at net-a-porter.com
5.  Gucci python clutch - available at net-a-porter.com
6. Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses - available at net-a-porter.com
7. Lanvin Arpège parfum  - available at lanvin.com

Gucci Romanticism - Gucci Spring 2013

“It’s all about color, such real color,” Ms. Giannini stated backstage at the Gucci Spring 2013 show. We already had a hint there was going to be a new Gucci woman emerging, looking back at its men’s spring 2013 collection. From fuchsia, to cobalt, turquoise, and electric yellow were one of the main colors chosen to dress from head to toe. Ruffles played the protagonist in this collection, making the look even more desirable. Frida Giannini showed us that the Gucci woman can be sexy, sensual, and provocative, but overall romantic. Everything was about an “architectural silhouette,” focusing more on the details and accessories without too much emphasis on the body. It was a risk she took, and very well taken.