The Antonio Marras Show at Milan Fashion Week combined a catwalk with live performance theatre. I was not sure what I was suppose to watch, the models, the singers, the stage shows. The unique setting in an antique space made the event all the more theatrical.
The collection mixed dark romanticism with a 1930’s feel of frivolity.
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Playing it loose and flowing at Milan Fashion Week. For Spring 2019, Italian brand Fabiana Filippi looks had a feeling of a past holiday on a cruise to a far of exotic place. The type of woman who packs an elegant steam trunk for a voyage involving cocktails in the evening. To have such a life is the stuff movies.
A collection made up of cottons, linens, and silks were perfect for those who do not like over doing it. This is about being understated while relaxed.
I was unfamiliar with Fabiana Filippi before I saw this collection. The white double breasted suit is my favorite.
An impressive presentation from luxury bag brand Furla at Milan Fashion Week, what was my opinion? Creative Director Fabio Fusio based this bag collection on cities and gender neutrality.
Why not a GLAM, GLAM night out on the town? The Berlinale has rolled into the city. Stars, filmmakers, celebrities descend on the capital for work and fun.
Luxury brand BVLGARI’s annual party is always a high point on the festival nightlife calendar. This year at The Secret Garden, an old theater in the Mitte District, the atmosphere felt electric, a good time for all. Many female attendees used the occasion to show off their Bvlgari bags while checking out the room. The chit chat centers around cinema and the offerings of the festival. Get togethers like this are occasions to meet new contacts but also a ways to renew old ones, a moment to catch up.
Never argue with an event that continues to serve Moet Chandon Champagne is my policy. If a bartender offers to pour, have good manners to say “yes”.
I travel a lot. Sadly, most of my luggage does not make it. I was fond of a stylish brand, but after several broken zippers, including a trolley bag breaking at the Milan Airport. Done! Rearranging clothing in an airport is not a glamorous look! At that moment, I decided to look for a new travel bag label.
My criterial: Durability, and of course it has to look nice. But I think I will place an emphasis on strength. Are the bag’s compements able to hold up during travel? Cheap, plastic components could mean trouble somewhere.
My first question to the Thule of Sweden team at Pitti Uomo in Florence, “What is the guarantee for a check in trolley?” When he said 4 years, the state of surprise on my face was noticeable. I scanned the brands website. Luggage is listed as “limited lifetime”. After a quick recovery, he showed me the new product line. (See Video) A number of details distinguish the luggage include, contrasting interior and the minimal Scandinavian exterior design. The design leans more on the masculine side. The subterra bag duffel bag comes in an unique square but tubular shape.
The logo branding on the shell, was something I had to think about. I am not a fan of overt labels but if the quality is in the product, I can live with it.
Along with luggage, available are: Back packs and check in luggage.
I have not tested the Thule brand. I may try it. Can their bag survive flying around from one fashion week to another? Then a bus, then a train? Stay Tuned.
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Cinzia Rocco is not one of those flashy brands but instead keeps it classy but chic. During Milan Fashion A few season I discovered the brand at Milan Fashion Week. These looks are available in stores now.
Florence, one of my favourite cities, I marvel at its culture, food, and history. Most of all, I love attending Pitti Uomo, the worlds biggest menswear tradeshow. A place to see and be seen but also to catch the latest trends concerning mens fashion.
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As a person who is not a photographer but I take pictures at many events like fashion weeks, film festivals, and trade shows. I attended Pitti Uomo and Milan Fashion Week Men recently. Two events where I needed to make a lot of images and videos.
I wanted an SLR camera with many capabilities: external mic, able to shoot in all lighting conditions. Imagine my surprise seeing a point and shoot in the mail.
I got the SX740 HS point and shoot from Canon for a test. At first I was not sure if the camera would fit my needs. I wanted to send it back. To my surprise, the little image maker device worked well, easy to use, and convenient. 4K video feature is excellent, fantastic picture quality. I would say any YouTubber content producer would be happy to have this as their main production camera. It captures details. The flip 3.0” LCD screen is good for selfie lovers. I placed the camera on a tripod, then flipped up the screen for one man production.
The sound quality was my biggest concern because of the loud background noises. Normally I use an external microphone during interviews and commentaries. I made my first video commentary from Pitti Uomo using the Canon SX740 HS The sound quality was fine, good for YouTube and other social media channels.
I liked the portable aspect of the camera. I just popped the camera in and out of my jacket pocket at a moments notice. As I said, I am far from a professional photographer. My strategy for taking pictures, point a shoot, hope I get the right light and composition. I was not afraid to play with the camera control dial. I switched form one setting to another, experimenting with speed and opening.
Shooting in close quarter, I did not use the 40x optical zoom but not as much as I would have liked. I shot a few model on the runway pics without problems.
I did not use the built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features that enable connection to mobile devices. I do not carry a smartphone.
Canon has built a powerful camera in a small package. I am not just saying that. Check out other reviews as well.
#Pittiuomo2019 coverage: Hot #FACES from @Canali1934 Presentation.
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Shall I say, “Smooth Italian Operator”. I’m happy I attended the Canali Presentation. The looks were based on the companies return to its DNA of casual elegance, lightweight jackets felt heavenly. I liked the textured outerwear. Stay Tuned for a full rewrite up.