Philosophy: Dreamy romance.
Calvin Klein: Feminine Softness
Marc Jacobs: A futurist woman who is inspired by the 20s.
Ralph Lauren: Great Gatsby revisited.
Naeem Khan: Maximalist vintage glamour
Trends observed so far:
Decade to emulate: 1920s
Colours to wear: Anything sherbet, sorbet coloured.
Lengths: Nothing shorter than knee length.
London Fashion Week:
Jonathan Saunders: Miami beach with the old Hollywood stars.
House of Holland: Punky gamine rebel.
Matthew Williamson: Bright bohemian.
Mulberry: A very English summer.
Acne: Airy Marrakech.
Peter Pilotto: Tropical prints and athletic cuts.
Erdem: Slightly erotic, yet innocent, and just a little bit like Lolita.
Christopher Kane: Schoolgirl perfection, with incredible craftsmanship.
Burberry Prorsum: Ethnic reworking of utilitarian pieces.
Temperley London: Vintage upper class, with the celebrity, drugs and pool lifestyle.
Osman: Sorbet coloured, fluid cut sensual summer perfection.
Mary Katrantzou: Abstract representation of man against nature.
Aquascutum: Androgynous utilitarian femininity.
Trends to note:
Ethnic exoticism: In 2011 it was the far east that captivated the West. This time, it turns more to Africa.
Utilitarian reworking: Classic pieces, upgraded in new materials and styles, to suit a whole variety of looks.
Beginning of Milan Fashion Week
Gucci: Streamlined, updated 20s.
The 1920's seem to be a huge trend, much to my delight. I want to see more of it in Milan, and I wonder what will happen in Paris.
When all the fashion weeks have ended, I will create a resume of the main trends showcased, how they can be adopted to your style, and how to make the simple transition between Winter 2011/2012 to Summer 2012.
Latest news concerning the CTI Fashion Show:
The confirmed brands are:
In'Am
Possal
Oriya
Forever Young
Celio
Go Sport
Liquid
Lady M jewellery
Pattie Johns
Peche Mignon
Have a great week and awesome weekend!
xoxo
Alex
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