Cruise

Chanel unveiled its first post Lagerfeld collection.  Virginie Viard takes control of the storied French brand.  The setting at the Grand Palais turned into a romantic train station fit the mood.  The looks were soft and feminine.   Ms. Viard has the full backing of brand head Bruno Pavlovsky.  The company posted profits of $2.7.

Byblos Northern Lights

Forgive the crazy review. When I arrived in Milan on Wednesday morning of Fashion Week the schedule went off the rails quickly. The Byblos winter 2019 was suppose to be the 3rdshow of the day for me. A tad wind blown when I arrived to the location by press shuttle, I knew the brand but had no… Continue reading Byblos Northern Lights

Fashion Theatre from Marras

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… Continue reading Fashion Theatre from Marras

A Sportswear Rival Born.

Spyder is a Korean-American active wear label. I attended the presentation last June. I found the collection impressive. In January 2019 at Milan Fashion Week Men the brand held its first runway show. Menswear mingled with a few womenswear looks. It is too early to say if Spyder can become a rival to the likes… Continue reading A Sportswear Rival Born.