MILAN FASHION WEEK
After the whirlwind of parties- from the Cannes Film Festival, to New York Fashion Week’s Official Party, (should we also mention the Milan Fashion Week’s Party- voted #1 party in Milan), it’s a wonder that Sasha Devic, one of the world’s leading event planners and CEO of 7D, has any energy left to sit down and have a chat with Joonbug. Luckily for us, even with his hectic schedule, he lets his passion for nightlife fuel and inspire him. Who knew that the young Sasha Devic (He’s turning 25 this weekend ladies)- a former pro basketball player, hailing from Sarajevo, could have accomplished so much in so little time? The answer: He did.
Miuccia Prada never fails to impress us with her cohesive imagination in her collections. Last year’s Spring 2011 collection sent us reeling with delight as we watched the stripes and bananas promenade down the runway. This year Prada sent an equally, if not even more, desirable assortment of ready-to-wear and accessories down the runway that left us revving our engines. Seriously, those shoes have taillights! A perfect counterpart to the retro men’s collection, knee-length, pleated A-line and leather pencil skirts paired with midriff bearing bandeau tops were made for the seemingly innocent companion to the Prada man. We were most impressed by the silhouettes of the swimwear and dresses. Following the contour of a woman’s shape, Prada pieces together contrasting fabrics to emulate, in a much less literal way, the undeniable shape of a vintage hot rod. Flaming footwear and leather clutches with hot rod imagery complete the execution of the throwback to the 50s. Finished with lace and eyelet outwear in paled pink and blue, the collection certainly accomplished the “sweet” précis coined by Miuccia Prada herself.
Las Vegas is famous for it's gambling, flashy clubs, and neon lights. To some, it's hideous. To others, it's beautiful- especially when you consider how much of an impact it has on fashion! Just think Gucci Fall 2011 at Milan Fashion Week (left). The bright aqua and violet shown throughout the line wouldn't work anywhere else, but this season, it'll be all over Vegas! Here are some options for any budget:
1. Betsey Bowie Tote in Magenta ($268). We absolutely love this oversized bag by Betsey Johnson! It's bright color makes it stand out against other bags, and the small details like studs and fringe will be present all throughout spring! Plus, the mini lips keychain is far beyond adorable!
In your search for fashion tips, new looks and creative ideas, take a few moments to be inspired from Italy! Milan-based designer, blogger and fashionista Kristy Elena will impress you with her collection of photographs, videos and articles on everything from fashion competitions to Milan’s Fashion Week.
Kristy’s blog, Voguegonerogue.com was created in March 2010 and explores a collection of Kristy’s creative adventures. Favorite entries include Kristy’s takes on the best and worst of Milan’s Fashion Week, her sexy photos from a Seven Deadly Sins fashion competition and her ad for her jewlwery collection, Superhero by Night.
As if Men's Fashion Week could become any more boring. Raf Simons is packing up the Jil Sanders team to show in Dubai. Okay we're kidding - that just sounded ideal.
However, Pitti Immagine Uomo, one of Europe's largest men's trade shows, has asked Simons to show the Jil Sander menswear at their event (the 78th Edition of Pitti Uomo) in Florence, instead of its Jil Sander Milan store.
Speculation is placing Tom Ford in a very desirable position. It's said Ford may be recruiting designers from prominent labels in the industry for his own design team.
Word is that Ford as pulled Caroline Tixier, a womenswear designer from Givenchy, Pablo Coppola, a accessories designer from Alexander McQueen, and Michael Lewis, a shoe designer who has collaborated with Ford at Gucci, Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton and Christopher Bailey at Burberry Prorsum.
Brian Atwood To Leave Bally: In a world where the economy sucks and designers are acting more like celebrities than people who want hold onto their jobs, we get the news of Atwood's departure from Bally. Rumors were put to rest once Atwood showed his last bevy with Bally for Fall 2010. He says he plans to focus on his own label (or was he just asked to leave after the company's investor's major financial stir up?) We say: Good luck with that!
The Vicky Girls Heat Up: Initially, you'd just assumed that Victoria Secret models are girls who can't quite fit a size 0, but instead fit a size 2 and can fill out a bra. But then they let Chanel Iman walk. Milan began a trend by inviting VS models to walk in Prada, and now it's rumored there are more to walk in Giles Deacon today. Is this a new "curvy girl" sensation? Because pasting plus-size girls in mags like, oh I don't know, V Mag, wasn't at the least bit sensational.
Who's bored with Fashion Month already? And who wishes London Fashion Week was a bit longer? Just to give Matthew Williamson a second chance. Oops!
But in "let's make the best of it" fashion, we've pulled the best and worst looks from Milan Fashion Week. Take a glance:
Dolce & Gabbana: Of course, it's a recession, so the hot duo designers aren't creating anything as fabulous as our eyes are used to seeing. Blazers layered with lingerie slips aren't quite fabulous, and neither are body suits.
Gucci: Typical fall style is epitomized in one of Gucci's best bevies; however, the extremely slim trousers weren't too pleasing. Neither was Frida's apparent eagerness to become a Balenciaga minimalist. But to each it's own, right?
As if people don't understand that our girl, A Dubbs - aka Anna Wintour - has better things to do than, say, Fashion Week.
Wintour caused a stir outside of Gucci Saturday, when protestors in bob wigs and oversized sunglasses came to protest against Wintour in shirts reading, "I will only stay 3 days." Wait. Where can we purchase these shirts?
The protestors were referring to Wintour's decision to stay in Milan for only 3 days, causing organizations such as Moda Donna to change their fashion week schedule.
It's nice to know that even though male models don't always recieve the glamorous perks or fame that their female counterparts (say, Agyness Deyn or Chanel Iman) do, they still "fall" victim to some of their embarrassing moments (say, Jessica Stam or Katie Fogarty).
So rare is this instance that no one even knows the model's name. The unidentified male model fell during the Fall 2010 Vivienne Westwood presentation - with bright orange pants in tow. But, as generous as male models are, a fellow friend helped him up during his own parade down the catwalk.
We assume that this will be the first and last time that we will get the chance to boast about such an occurence, but every gender-mutual perk excites us.
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