Tag: MFW

A “GUCCITASTIC” Tour

Post author By Editor
Post date 05/10/2017

Alessandro Michele showed 107 looks this season inspired by gender fluidity, cartoon characters, Joan Collins shoulders pads, and Elton John. All of these elements made for an electric collection crossing many lines.

Black and Paper went to the Gucci Hub in Milan to get an up close and personal showing of the collection and pieces. Beautiful jacquard fabrics with quilted linings that tell a story.

The connections to Elton John were up front and center, jackets s with musical symbols and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” album cover sweat suits.

Signature Gucci Bags were made of strong leather but Python skins stood out. Everyone will want one next year.

Sweaters were printed with Bugs Bunny and Snow White. Coltish shorts matched with mid length feminine and masculine jackets were crafted for the athletic form.

Prominent in the collection were the sheer fabrics and terry cloth used for suits. Lavish fur pelts details were intricate. Each piece was an inch wide all sewn by hand.

The standouts of the season were the wrinkle and embroidery looks. Gucci employed special techniques resulting in dazzling effects. The dress (see below) is pure and simple opulence.

Black and Paper Associate Editor Leah Ahuja is based in Beverly Hills, California. She was given a one on one presentation of the Gucci Collection during Milan Fashion Week.

Tags camera moda, Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Week, gucci, MFW, Milan, ootd, women fashion, womenslooks, womensstyle

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A Gucci Gender

Post author By Editor
Post date 28/09/2017

Black and Paper went to the Gucci Hub in Milan during Fashion Week to have a look at the look at the Spring 18 collection. The theme was “Genderless”.

Stay tuned for all the looks and our review.

Tags black and paper, camera moda, fashion review, genderless, gucci, MFW, ootd

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Milan Fashion Week Vogue Party

Post author By Editor
Post date 26/09/2017

The Vogue Party was the the place to be at Milan Fashion Week on Thursday the 21th. After the Versace Runway Show the super models showed up to give the event an added uber thrill and a display of 90’s Girl Power. The ladies generated an excitement when they walked the Black Carpet. The theme of the evening was Black Tie or Naked.

Naiomi Campbell, Kaia Jordan Gerber, Cindy Crawford

Associate Editor Leah Ahuja and Claudia Schiffer

Vogue Party images by Leah Ahuja.

Tags Celebrity, Fashion Week, glamour, leah ahuja, MFW, Milan Fashion Week, models, party, Style, super models, voge fashion

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Milan Fashion Week

Post author By Editor
Post date 23/09/2017

We are here at Milan Fashion Week. So many collections. Italians are the masters of chic designs.

Stay tuned for more coverage.

Tags Fashion, Fashion Week, MFW, Milan, Style

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Coming Soon Milan Fashion Week 2017

Post author By Editor
Post date 10/08/2017

Count down to Black and Paper coverage from Milan Fashion Week starting September 20th. We cannot wait. Fabulosity at its best in the form of shoes, bags, looks, and runway shows from the most fashionable city in the world.

Tags Fashion, MFW, Milan, ootd, runway show, Style, Womenswear

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Xu Zhi Looks

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Post date 09/05/2017

Xu Zhi Fall 2017 Looks from Milan Fashion Week

Tags camera moda, Fashion, fashion show, MFW, runway show, Style, womens cloting, womens looks, womensstyle

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An Interview with Xu Zhi

Post author By Editor
Post date 09/05/2017

A Black and Paper Exclusive

London based Chinese fashion designer interprets feminine looks using progressive materials paired with constructive elements of design.

A graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, Xu founded his label in 2014, achieving success with his collection available in many prestigious stores in Asia and Europe.

The young designer showed his Fall 2017 collection in Milan during Fashion Week at the Teatro Armani with support of Mr. Armani and National Chamber of Italian Fashion. Cutting edge denim, braids, and the color blue were the central themes along with leather. The collection showed confidence from a young designer willing to go in his own fashion direction.

As a new designer, how are you planning to attract loyal clients?

My brand is very much based on longevity. We are taking time to really assess who the Xu Zhi woman is, and offer collections that will enhance both their lives and current wardrobes. Also, in continuing developing the house style, we hope to familiarize yet still excite our customer season after season.

You use high quality materials, where are they sourced?

It is dependent on the season, but largely from Italy and France.

How did you feel about being supported by Armani and Camera Moda at Fashion Week?

Incredibly humbling and hugely exciting that, as a young designer, our hard work has been acknowledged.

What inspired the deconstructed looks?

It originally came from the idea of trying to imitate brushstrokes with fabric, and how that could be achieved in different ways. This resulted in the deconstructed element you refer to.

What type of woman would wear look #5?

The Xu Zhi woman. Decisive, commanding and assertive – yet approachable, humble and refined.

Where will your brand be in the future?

I think we’re growing organically – it’s difficult to say where it will be, but I’d like it to be in the closets of the woman we’re trying hard to speak to with our pieces.

Xu Zhi collection can be found in Dover Street Market, London, Lane Crawford Hong Kong, and Opening Ceremony, Tokyo.

Tags Armani, camera moda, china, fashion and style, fashion designer, fashion review, fashionista, luxury, MFW, Milan, runway, st martins, Style, Women;s Fashion, womens looks, womens style, womensstyle

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Milan Fashion Week-AGL Shoes

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Post date 23/03/2017

AGL is a lesser known Milan based shoe brand but that does not mean it lacks the Milan sense of style. For their Fall 2017 collection, the brand mixed cloth and soft fabrics with detailed embroidery.

Tags #fashionstyle, camera moda, MFW, Milan, ootd, shoe addict, shoes, womens shoes, womensfashion, womensstyle

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Milan Fashion Week Mr&Mrs Italy

Post author By Editor
Post date 16/03/2017

The outerwear label presented its latest collection for women and men in February. A number of core lux details were included in this seasons looks from fur linings and trimmings, and stitched patches.