Bally
Running from opulent evening wear to sportswear, Bally’s Fall 2017 collection consisted of purple double breasted coats, tartan blazers, and two piece suits with bow ties influenced by the GO-GO 70’s of clubbing with Mic and Bianca Jagger. Metallic slip-on shoes with oversize buckles, animal print bags were accessory highlights.
Damir Doma
During Milan Fashion Week the Black and Paper visited the Damir Doma showroom for a look at the brands latest collection.
Mr. Doma stayed true to his brands philosophy with a mixture of knitwear and leather materials this season combined with rebel shapes. The Fall 2017 looks were dominated by rustic colors with in soft hues.
Black and Paper Re-See of the Gucci Fall 2017 Collection.
The looks presented this season were inspired by the fantasies of Alessandro Michele. There were 100 looks with many pieces ranging from oriental umbrellas to my personal favorite, sheer suits. Feeling a bit like a couture collection, there were many rich details and embellishments, ranging from embroiled pearls on cuffs and male cut out pants suits. Gucci is a brand of accessories, and all were on hand from the new bag with a symmetrical cut and flats in a gladiator style made of styles or the jacquard shoes. There was no overall universal theme this season, except using every color in the spectrum; while I was going over the looks, I was reminded of the cover of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, fun, optimistic, creative from a designer who is looking to the future.
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Casadei-Mr. Casadi was tamed this season in a way but I liked the thigh high boots.
Ultrachic theme this season was Back to School with humor.
Celebrating it’s 90th anniversary, Furla stayed with strength by launching variations of the MyBag, a playful collection handbags with different flaps.
Vladimiro Gioia’s collection of furs might not be for the politically correct but his other looks of organza and silk hit the spot.
Fratelli Rossetti decided on personality this season for the new collection. I am excited to see the brand break out of the comfort zone. It is a masculine collection yet still classic.
A label making strides with its own definition of femininity veering towards the masculine side. I was pleased with this collection.
Roberto Cavalli decadence rock&roll looks are for the adventurous, the label never disappoints.
During Milan Fashion Week Milan Menswear I attended the Luca Larenza presentation. My verdict? I liked it The collection was centered on knitwear along with a print look wide stripes. The designer had classic touches mixed youthful and modern twists.
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Visiting one of Milan’s leading modeling agencies is always special because it gives me an opportunity to scout the latest trends in the modeling world. Joy Models is a world class agency founded 30 years ago specializing in high fashion male models with a client roaster including Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Stone Island, and Gucci to name a few.
During Fashion Week Milan Menswear I witnessed the high energy octane atmosphere of the office with the bookers preparing for the runway shows and presentations. I can honestly say, it is not for the weak. The phones were ringing, conversations were zinging across desks, and models were walking in an out of the office. It was a beehive of activity.
Booker Ilaria has been in the business since a high school internship gave her an introduction to the world of modeling which lead to jobs in New Delhi and Mumbai before back to Milan.
Is Fashion Week a tough time?
Oh Yes! I have no a life outside the office the week before fashion week. Casting directors are under a lot of pressure to get the right models for the shows. The late night request calls for models to come to fittings at hotels and ateliers. Everyone has deadline pressures, schedules.
Any late Night Calls?
Once, it was really late, 11 or 12, I was going to bed, suddenly, I got a call from a casting director who desperately needed a model for a fitting. I do not know how this person got my number, no clue! It is still a mystery.
Is the “Fashion Week Rush” like this every season?
Every Season!
Are you developing new faces at the moment?
We are not taking new models now. We want guys with experience. We developed models only to have them leave once their books are strong. It is a thankless business. Models call about jobs all the time. We put them forward for castings but the final decision is not ours. When they do not get the job they are upset. It is a Thankless Job!
What are the current trends in the modeling world?
A number of Asian Guys are on the runway. Koreans are strong now. Older guys are and gender free looks are popular. Diversity has become important.
But there are challenges in the field. Models have to compete with celebrity kids and Instagram influencers for jobs. Budgets have gotten tighter.
India has a lot of potential. I worked there for 4 years. There are many good publications. The market for modeling is growing.
Joy Models is a Milan based modeling agency representing many well-known faces in the fashion business. For more information go to: Joymodels.com
Italian based shoe designer Edhen takes sensual to the next level this collection. The sparkles of details mixed with the classic is what I loved. A man can express a lot without saying a word wearing these shoes.
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Once overlooked, men have become an important part of the fashion world. The world of menswear is now proliferating with designers offering complete looks to accessories. Boundaries have expanded ranging Dandy, Sporty, and Classic to Anti-Fashion. Men can convey a certain attitude by what he wears.
For more on the latest in Men’s Style trends check out these images from Pitti Uomo
Lux Style is the term I would use to describe menswear brand Ferutdin Zakirov. Heavy on looks based on leather and fur. I was impressed with the detail and quality of the items. Being a new label I expected a few mistakes, gladly I found none, but the attention to quality was apparent. The snake skin leather jacket was highlight. The looks were first class casual wear for the man who does not want to dress up but wants to be noticed for his rich style.
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The epitome of Rock Star Super Star Shoes is Giuseppe Zanotti with mixtures of lavish embroidery and leather footwear it is no wonder his designs are so popular with the rich and famous. This collection that was ostentatious on one end and pure delight on the other.
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