During Milan Fashion Week designer Edis Pala held his presentation based on influences and themes from the Balkans. On this fast episode of Before Tacky Fashion Podcast, Edis talks about a particular piece. This jacket would would be an eye catcher on any wearer.
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Styles and Elements
From Milan’s most stylish concept store Antonia, fashion designer Khosrov talks about a collection themed on classic styles combined with modern elements.
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Some Shoes from Milan 25
Milan Fashion Week always involves shoes.
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Being an Original
When Anna Piaggi passed away in 2012 at 81, fashion journalism lost an original. The Italian born writer left a mark with her conspicuous runway front row style.
Friends with Lagerfeld, Blahnik and others, Piaggi was a style giant with hats and dyed hair.
During the Lineappelle, the trade fair held an exhibition dedicated to flamboyant Milanese duds chronicler.
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Keeping Is Getting Harder
Today another creative head departed from a big house. Keeping up with who is where, for how long is getting harder. This time Sabato De Sarno “quit” Gucci after only two years. It is no secret the Italian Fashion House has struggled in the past years. Sales have fallen to the point of panic for parent company Kering as buyers turn to other labels.
Kim Jones walked away from Dior. The shocking news came right after presenting his latest collection in Paris for menswear week. The British born designer made a mark at the top of the heritage house with a modern interpretation of tailored pieces.
There was a time in the fashion business when longevity matter, not anymore. Taking the job as a head designer should come with a stylish 48 hour bag.
Milan Fashion Week Men 2025 starts January 17th. For all the coverage on the latest menswear style from Italy keep looking here.
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A Sneak Peak Look
As we prepare for Mens Fashion Week Month have, here is a look from luxury brand Brett Johnson’s FF24 collection. We will get the lowdown on what Mr. Johnson has in mind for SS 25 at Milan Fashion Week.
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Has Luxury Fashion Come To This?
At the end of 2024, the Luxury Fashion Industry finds itself in a major predicament of its own making. Consumers have caught onto the game, now brands are bracing for the backlash. Buyers are no longer charmed by the “expensive” handbag and other accessories with sky high price tag.
The recent headlines report shopper fatigue for luxury goods. When a major newspaper reads “Death Spiral of Luxury Fashion” there is a big problem. In lock corporate step, houses evolved in Overpriced Zaras, neglecting quality for quantity, big fast profit over long term customer loyalty. Speaking to a colleague concerning these issues, he told a story of buyer’s remorse of people complaining about a certain top tier brand’s handbag coming apart at the seams after a few months of carriage.
It will be an interesting 2025 to see if the Luxury Fashion can regain its footing or continue on# a downward spiral. Only time will tell.
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Milan Fashion Week Men Gives Good Face
Milan mens fashion is not only about style. The guys give at the presentation give good face. It will be a pleasure to cover the menswear event again this winter.
Milan Fashion Week starts January 17th.
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The Fashion Musical Chair
The Fashion Musical Chairs Contest continue. In one week, three brands made big changes. Thankfully, I have a chalkboard to help keep up with who is where, just erase then add a new name.
When John Galliano took over as Creative Head of Martin Margiela, the British designer had come in from the cold after being ousted from Dior. Ten years later the partnership has ended. After months of rumors, Mr. Galliano announced his resignation from the Paris House. Admittedly sad news, the 64-year-old brought a creative romanticism to the label. The runway shows were fantasy run from surreal to vintage sumptuous fantasy of diverse materials. There was no announcement on where John Galliano will go. Perhaps, his own label or retire, we have to wait and see.
Chanel finally announced a new head six months after Virginie Viard’s exit. The uber luxury brand named Matthieu Blazy as the new creative head. Coming from Bottega Veneta, Bailey will be in charge of ten collections a year. I see a lot of energy drinks in the Belgium born designer’s future. Chanel is more than a brand but a cultural tentpole for fashion and style. How will Blazy interrupt the classic Tweed Jacket? Recently, the Chanel runway shows have lacked the grand pageantry typical under Lagerfeld, possibly, the dull period in the Grand Palais is over.
As one designer leaves, another enters, Bottega Veneta placed Louise Trotter as Matthieu Blazy’s replacement. Coming from Carven, a brand known for oversized looks and exaggeration, Trotter’s view with Italian Tailoring should be interesting.
Fashion is about change.