Tag: ootd
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My Milan Fashion Week View
This season was not the strongest for the Italian Style Capital. A moment collective crisis or a shift to what it does best. Backing away from mixing streetwear to more tailoring and Italian chic style. Quick Round up Armani stayed in his lane. Cool blue and pink pastels, metallics, and fluid materials made up his…
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Shoes from Milan #1
Milan Fashion Week is always about shoes. The city with so many designers never disappoints me on presentation visits. Whether a popular name or an up and comer, there are many stylized appealing footwear. South American Inspiration from Stuart Weitzman Floral and Animal Print from Giuseppe Zanotti Traditional Style from Doucals Glam from Jimmy Choo …
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Black and Paper at Milan Fashion Week
My Reliable BFF Milan Fashion Week was exhausting, a tight and grueling schedule. Many shortened presentations and events running alongside Fashion Shows made for eleven hour days. Once again the reliable Milan Metro System became my best friend. As a whole, the Furla collection was a bit underwhelming. The Milan Fashion Scene is under going…
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Call Beyonce!
Shoes are fabulous items. Some creations should be worn on the upper part of the body instead of the lower. During Milan Fashion Week, Aquazzura presented its Fall 2019 collection that gives the word “bling” a new meaning. My first thought, call Beyonce. Queen B needs to wear these on stage. Creative Director and Founder…
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The Fashion Eco Warriors?
The world has now become social media politically conscience. It is hyper connected movement of righteousness mixed with moral superiority. If iOS shuts down, heaven help the world. Predicting what Millennials and Social Media want is hard. They post one thing to be a part of a movement but purchase the opposite in stores.…
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Luxe not Overdone
Valextra, the Italian handbag maker produces pieces based on luxury not overstated flash. Each bag makes a statement. I have been a fan of the brand for many seasons. The brand is a favourite of Oprah Winfrey. Checkout the video from Milan Fashion Week.
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Love the Unexpected
During Milan Fashion Week I had a very pleasant surprise. I did not plan on attending this presentation. A friend of mine had to talk me into it. Keep in mind on top of the 100 or so appointments I had on this day adding another was not something I wanted to do. I decided…
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Moneta’s Interpretation
A interpretation of a peacoat, Moneta adds vivid colours to classic outwear. I grabbed him for a quick review at the presentation. My verdict, I liked it. But I may have been biased.
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A Teaser from Lake Garda
From the Aqualux Hotel and Thermal Spa at Lake Garda.
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Paris Fashion Week Couture
BONJOUR! Sorry, I have not been posting. A bit busy on this end playing catch up. Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture felt a bit overwhelming. Covering the event for the firs time started from the moment I arrived at the hotel. I dropped the bags at the hotel in the center of Paris then raced…