Tag: MFW

  • Quick Milan Impressions

    When I arrived in Milan at the Malpensa Airport terminal I did not expect a scene from the “X-Files”. Global headlines have caught up to me. From head to toe wearing Hazmats, health officials were testing for the Coronavirus with digital thermometers. Welcome to Fashion Week. The week got even more interesting. My journey on […]

  • Milan Fashion Week Preview

    Milan Fashion Week to say the least was different.  Global headlines have affected the bi-annual event.  But it did not stop the creativity.  Stay Tuned for our coverage.

  • Milan Fashion Week 2020

    Milan Fashion Week 2020

    Black and Paper prepares for Milan Fashion February 2020.  While we countdown, enjoy a collection of GREAT FACES from previous MFW’s. 

  • Milan Fashion Week Men

    Milan Fashion Week Men

    Part one of our coverage from January’s 2020 Milan Fashion Week Men.   Alexander McQueen and other London Fashion brands were on hand for the week.  Overall, I would say the week came across as calm, no major shifts this season on the menswear front.  I would not say a lose of direction, but a […]

  • Tiziano Guardini

    An emerging designer, Tiziano is making strides in the Milan scene.  Combining sustainable  materials into wearable pieces he proves eco -fashion can be interesting as well as vibrant.  Oversized pieces with long lengths was the running theme.  Not bad, I will keep an eye on him. Viewed at Milan Fashion Week.

  • Red Carpet Inspired

    Check out the quick interview from the Milan Fashion Week with Designer Nitin Kartikeya.  I interviewed him at The Hub.    Sponsored by #CanonDeu

  • Reminds Me of Fall

    Reminds Me of Fall

    As I walked to the bakery on the wet, dreary fall day my mind went back to a fashion presentation at Milan Fashion Week. The problem: I cannot remember the brand name. I think the show was on the schedule but for some reason it evades me.  The brands looks were based on strong knitwear. […]

  • Outerwear ReDux

    Outerwear ReDux

    The setting for the Fay presentation was impressive: A large space in the company’s head office with blue screen. Secondly, I liked the collection of  menswear and womenswear outerwear based on re-interpreted  classic looks.  A change from the brand’s normal DNA. From the Fay Presentation

  • Say Strong

    Say Strong

    How about a collection that says “me now”? I did not know the Paula Cademartori until a fashion colleague asked me to accompany her to the presentation at a Milan antique store. The designer goes for strong fall statement accessories with bags and shoes.   From Milan Fashion Week 

  • Borsalino @ MFW

    Borsalino @ MFW

    A hat is always an elegant accessory.   I attended the Borsalino presentation at Milan Fashion Week.  Each one makes a personal statement.  Check out the pieces.