With a colour palette ranging from the icy blues, greys and black to sugary pink, the collection consisting of over 80 magnificent pieces showcased the designer’s vast knowledge of cuts and fabric. Androgynous clothing was once again found in abundance. We got to see lots of trousers starting from the initial one adorned with brush-strokes to the neatly tailored cropped tuxedo pants.

What caught our eye were the ones with a neatly wrapped around skirt on the waist. The illusion of a skirt worn over pants was broken as one realised that it was one single piece. Now that is something we hope catches on soon.

These skirt-trousers were paired with furry, cropped, sequinned jackets, pretty blouses decorated with brush strokes. Jackets were clearly the heroes of the evening. Dress coats, boxy, cropped and fitted, furry and knitted jackets were aplenty. Peter pan collars paired with almost every piece brought a touch of femininity to the otherwise androgynous collection. Super-sized fringed shawls were draped around the models to compliment the outfits.

Evening wear came in last; beaded and pleated gowns rounded off a thought-out collection. This is certainly not the last feather in the designer’s cap.

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The show started with a bunch of moms lined up like at the end of the runway all decked up in black lace and silk slips holding or carrying their babies. The runway was also overflowing with pregnant models including the designers’ favourite and heavily pregnant Bianca Balti who looked positively glowing in a blush shift dress. Many more children walked hand in hand with their mothers in matching outfits while some clung to their mamma’s hip bewildered but enjoying the gaiety going around the room.

Both kept their signature style as the Sicilian inspiration was evident in the all the clothes in forms of lace and florals (the classic single stemmed rose was inspired by the rose fragrance of Stefano’s mother’s red lipstick). Sweet blush pink and pastel blue hued shift dresses were balanced off with sexy black lace and sheer skirts, blouses and dresses.

Prints and the embroideries inspired by their nieces and nephews looked like kids going wild with crayons on their mother’s Sunday best. There were cats, flowers, little boys and girls and houses with smoking chimneys, just some of the things you would regularly find in a child’s colourful drawing book. Winter wear ranged from chunky velvet coats to fitted double breasted jackets and everything in between.

A Dolce show would be incomplete without crystal embellished accessories and there were loads of those. There were a lot of headbands embellished with sequins while the last season tiaras were replaced with large crystal embedded headphones connected to the glittering phone cases. From jewelled box clutches to oversize totes big enough to fit clothes of a toddler and from classic to crystallised pumps, this show had everything.

A refreshing change from the usual shindig of the shows the Italian label has once again pushed the boundaries and who knows soon we might see mothers all over the world strutting down the road in D&G.

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Her abundant and clever use of leather ranged from biker jackets to classic trench coats to a brown leather dress. Whip stitching was prominently seen on jackets, skirts and even shoes.

Although most of the collection was simple and straightforward, a few pieces did catch our eye. A navy peplum top with a geometric pattern on the neck and arms belted on a pair of trousers or the blush pink top with peplum worn on a metallic skirt were hits.

Clean-cut cropped jackets, high-waisted skirts, leather coats, printed pantsuits were tastefully cosmopolitan. Fur stoles draped elegantly to balance off the bright prints and belts worn high on the hips were added accessories to piece the whole look together.

Amongst other accessories we saw bags in all shapes with metal embellished loafers. Keeping the collection to a bare minimum, Facchinetti did away with the usual pomp that surrounds a show. Come autumn we have already set our sights on the classic trench and the cropped leather jacket.

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One of the highlights of the show is devoted to the timeless Looney Tunes, with maxi-sweaters on which Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird and Sylvester are printed. Other pieces include a theme inspired by baseball and basketball sporty-chic uniforms: long tank tops worn as dresses, again featuring the cartoon characters.

The first looks of the parade propose sports outfits in very bright colours: green, orange, blue and neon yellow. The following ones are denim, revisited in beautiful patchwork – a strong trend for next winter. Gold combined with all-black, chains and oversized jewellery add a touch of kitsch to the t-shirts and jackets. Another theme of the collection and gadgets in the parade is the teddy bear, featured on sweatshirts, backpacks, dresses and jackets.

The final part of the show is dedicated to evening dresses; flashy, impressive and a little carnival, they are extremely Moschino. The pop and geometric prints that decorate the clothing are absolutely glamorous and irresistible. On the feet of the models are golden heels and cuissardes boots. The featured accessories are as eccentric as the whole collection: baseball caps, wide-brimmed hats, backpacks and shoppers.

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Fitted, double-breasted coats and cropped, skinny trousers were definitely spreading the retro vibe, but the stretchy jersey, neoprene fabric added just a tad of a futuristic touch. Never one to stay within her comfort zone, Miuccia Prada played with our minds constantly, making us wonder what is real and what is not. The classic herringbone tweed came woven and printed with unexpected fur panels down the front and contrasting shoulders.

Printed, neoprene-like material was juxtaposed against a leather lookalike, seen in the boxy jackets, skirts and coats. The voluminous empire-line dresses in girly pastels came adorned with large dazzling, bejewelled plastic flower brooches down the front; something that otherwise might have looked out of context suddenly made a lot of sense. Tiny details like leather gloves in all possible colours, little fur collars, two-toned retro-ish bags, and not to mention the crystal clips on Guido Palau’s side swept ponytails, tied up all the loose ends to make each look worth a second glance.

How can a Prada show be complete without some attention-grabbing footwear? The overpowering delicateness of the clothes was counter balanced perfectly with some block-heeled and strappy Mary Janes. The pantsuits were paired with pointy-toed boots in dull grey and white. The fact that a pair of ugly grey boots with chunky soles would look fabulous with the kind of clothes sent down the runway was probably an irony one might think the designer was going for.

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The designer’s collection is in perfect harmony with the trends of Milan Fashion Week autumn/winter 2015. The outfits have become more easy to wear in the everyday life of a woman who aspires to astound all those whom she meets.

A velvet, black and burgundy coat, coordinated with a pair of silver ankle boots, opens the parade of this new collection, signed Just Cavalli. Soft and flowing fabrics are paired with fluffy fur and leather vests. Geometric-printed jumpsuits, long necklaces and oversized coloured stones decorate the look. The first part of the show is punctuated by dark and opaque colours, the second part features the hottest shades, such as the various nuances of marsala, the colour of 2015. Metallic jackets and wool sweaters warm up the walkway, even timeless spotted patterns were revised and brought in a completely new style.

Amazing black and red evening dresses with soft waves grace the catwalk. Detailed accessories, such as oversized sunglasses with coloured frames and trapezoidal, multicolour bags are donned by the models. The beauty look is naked and neutral: highlighted cheekbones and straight hair.

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The beautiful Doutzen Kroes opened the show in a clean white double-breasted voluminous coat with a contrast panel around the hem. The show progressed thereon as model after model took to the ramp in shades of orange, mustard, red, brown and black. Structured silhouettes of vests, skirts, pants and dresses had panels of leather cleanly constructed around them. Splashes of colours along with panels of fur and leather seen on the coats (both long and mid length) were stark contrasts to the otherwise clean palette.

Fendi has made winter cosy with substantially huge duvet coats that one can wear on an outing and still get the comfort of one’s own bed. Quilted puffas, sheepskin gilets and out-of-proportion patterned bombers further cemented the fact that chunky winter wear is here to stay. Mr Lagerfeld said: “It was all about shape and volume.” Model of the moment Kendall Jenner, sporting an oversized puffed-up jacket was joined on the runway by fellow models Karlie Kloss, Joan Smalls and Lindsey Wixon.

The bags and clutches sported a more sophisticated look with simple coloured patterns and textures. Save for a few, Lagerfeld’s furry little key chains were nowhere to be seen, instead the handbags and clutches were adorned with a single stem of birds-of-paradise flower.

Other accessories such as chunky wedged boots with carved heels, Mongolian wool leg warmers, gloves with fur detail and the leather headbands put together an image of a strong, independent and sophisticated woman.

The originality in Taeuber-Arp’s work seemed to have inspired Lagerfeld’s constructive collection causing an explosion of brilliant pieces of clothing we would definitely want to get out hands on.

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This kooky-glam collection had a hint of romance: vintage style, printed chiffons, floral suits, pleats and ruffles enhanced the femininity. Where there were girly neck bows and sheer fabrics, there were also sharp, androgynous suits blurring the line in gender dressing. Quintessential military-style tailored coats, tops and jackets were in abundance, each with fluffy cuffs. Soft, swishing pleated midi skirts and tiered ruffled dresses were simple, yet effortlessly luxurious, adding volume in all the right places.

One was subtly reminded of the French Renaissance with the colourful berets on display (Salma Hayek was spotted in the front row sporting a bright blue one from the collection). Footwear was another highlight: furry slip-on loafers were as much the talk of the town as the hairy Grinch-like attention-grabbing shoes. Even the strapped heels with furry pompoms were no less successful with the audience. The original idea of sophisticated luxury that the brand image carries remained evident in the bags as well as classic interlocking GG belts, sitting pretty on the waists.

Overall, it was a pretty good start for Alessandro Michele whose tryst with romance left us all craving more. If this is indeed the beginning of a new era at Gucci, we can’t wait to see what is in store for us next season.

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The new looks were strong, feminine and unique, aimed at a woman that wants to show her sensuality and taste of glamour without restrictions. 

We saw tropical prints on elegant maxi dresses, sheer stripes that looked like intricate Miao tribe costumes, black feathered trousers with an alluring touch of flamboyance, beautiful lace mini dresses, black on black and an animal-print parade of frocks. Just like the catwalk, there was plenty of sparkle there too. 

So sexy this Cavalli woman showed a lot of thigh slits in skirts and dresses; definitely for confident and daring fashion fans. 
If this season is all about being bold and directional with colours and shapes, Cavalli certainly fulfils this. 

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The humorous show began with a film of the fittings for the show, with Dean and Dan dancing and laughing with the models. Like always, an amazing scenography: a modern apartment set, complete with stereotypical furniture and art. The music matched perfectly with the irony of the collection. 

Sporty, stylish, young, funny and strong; these are the perfect adjectives for their new summer season: amazing detailing on long skirts, jackets and accessories, feather-embellished ball-gown skirts, graphic prints, denim jackets, luxe interpretations of work-out gear and vivacious revealing swimwear. 

Extravagant combinations such as feather skirts on elegant leather trousers, a mix of strong colours and super-glamorous accessories including maxi bags, high heels and nerd glasses. 

DSquared2 always love to dare and they do so well. A truly unique collection. 

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