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Which One?

As Fashion Weeks approach I think there are now 3 categories of fashion types attending the shows and events. The Fashion World is driven by character absorption of media images. I classify them in 3 categories: The Carrie Bradshaws, The Anna Wintours, and The Kardashians. 

The Big 3

First, The Carrie Bradshaws of the fashion world. They really want to live in New York City while sort of having a job as a part time writer in one of the most expensive cities in the world. Living the life of shopping for heels, then hitting a lunch spot for a chat with friends. Sadly, that world is about as much reality as a Marvel Super Hero Film. But if they can attend a fashion show, look perky, get a few pictures sitting row front, job done.

Second, The Anna Wintour types are a more serious crowd. They want to respect. Armed with sunglasses, and a lot of attitude. When this type walks in you are suppose to know who they are from the first point of contact. The Fashion Gods will strike from Heaven for this impertinence.  Yes, some even try to absorb the superior character straits of a public personality. Is Anna really like this? According to their definition, “yes”.

Lastly, The Kardashian types are more about a show. They give you a spectacle. Presentation is important. Tight looks or a lot of color, heels to the ceiling, so much make up, Liberace would be proud. I am never sure what these people do for a day job. Of course they have a tag along companion.

These types are not exclusive to females. The male versions are a bit different. There are few masculine Carrie types. Men tend to lean more on the Wintour and Kardashians side. You know them when you meet them and more when you “see” them. No introduction needed. 

Fashion Weeks Season starts in January until the end of February.

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Paris Fashion Week

From Paris Fashion Week, the French Chic.

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Interview with Cristiano Burani

Cristiano Burani is a Milan based designer of head of his eponymous label. Known for his use of vibrant colors in his collections, Burani studied fashion design at New York City’s Parson.  He has worked for Versace Jeans Couture before moving to Blumarine.  His first collection debuted in 2010 in Milan with the support of Vogue Italia and Camera Nazionale della Mode Italiana.

Cristiano gave an interview to Black and Paper after his Spring/Summer 2017 collection fashion show.

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Your collection went from dazzling stripes to a sophisticated suit, (Look 34) why?cristiano-burani_ful_w_s17_mi_034My fashion show is about the expression of the same woman in different times of her life, from day wear to holiday to evening cocktail. I like the idea of being eclectic and switching from casual to “elegant”, always with cool attitude.

What inspired the collection’s theme?

The Collection is inspired by my love and sensibility for colors. There is a combination of sporty details together with feminine shapes layered with a lot of technology in the new pleated and over printed fabrics.

When a woman wears a look from this collection does she want to get noticed?

A woman wearing my collection doesn’t necessarily want to be noticed. She has consciously decided to wear unique and exclusive pieces entirely made in Italy, with a semi couture process.  That is what makes all the looks so special.ter

What was the material used for looks 11 to 15? 

The material used for the two plain outfits is viscose chenille. I like the idea of using leisure fabrics for a suit which are between smoking jacket looks and pajamas but with a sporty reference.

The oversize belts are a great detail, how did you develop those?

The oversized belts are another sport reference. They are entirely stitched by hands using grosgrain ribbons of various different widths.

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Doing the Eyes

From behind the scenes at the Dimitri Show we got this quick video of a model getting her eyes dome before hitting the runway at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin.

Thanks to Canon Camera. for Legria HF G30