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Furla for 2019

An impressive presentation from luxury bag brand Furla at Milan Fashion Week, what was my opinion?  Creative Director Fabio Fusio based this bag collection on cities and gender neutrality.  

A quick review 
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The Classy Chic

Cinzia Rocco is not one of those flashy brands but instead keeps it classy but chic.  During Milan Fashion A few season I discovered the brand at Milan Fashion Week.  These looks are available in stores now.

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Paris Fashion Week Couture Roundup

Alin Le Kal’s decade of experience with textiles along with his education at RMIT University, Melbourne proved invaluable.  He developed a skill using fabrics.   His feminine looks, using intricate crystals and feathers for his Spring Couture collection titled “Reflected Elements” showcased his love for the female form.   The runway show set in the ball room of the Le Grand Hotel, Paris, proved fitting,  a perfect place for grand entrances. The Peach feathered dress is Breathtaking. 

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Alin Le Kal from Paris Fashion Week Couture

I am not familiar with Ali Le Kal.   Stay tuned for more coverage.

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LUX BLING from Bulgari

During Fashion Week Milan Fashion Week Bulgari presented it latest collection. The womenswear bags are for women who want to be scene. 

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Inspired from Antonelli Firenze

I met the team from Antonelli Firenze in Milan at Fashion Week. I was not familiar with the highend brand. As a womenswear brand, their niche is luxury looks. The designs are on the classic side, not what a person would call “daring” or on the edgy. The pieces are for long term style. If a shopper buys a coat from the label, you can bet it will be worn for years. The quality of the material and craftsmanship are top.

I liked the patterned outerwear. A statement coat should be in everyones closet. The one problem could be if it goes out of style. I do not see that being a problem with Antonelli, consider this an investment piece. The design is grounded and the material is rich, always fashionable.

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Barbarella Inspired

For Spring 2019 shoe designer Casadei went back to the 1960’s, the time of “Free Love” when Jane Fonda ruled as Barbarella on on the screen. 

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A Quick Interview in Milan

During Milan Fashion Week it was refreshing to meet a person who appreicuates and supports fashion designer . A “fashion influencer” is a person who goes to shows and posts endless selfies with freebies from brands.  How many “Influencers” really support designers or brands?

Meeting Briana Linea of  Instagram  account “Fashion_Fridays”, 330.000 followers, was refreshing.  An “Influencer” with business insights promoting new designers, introducing them to retailers, and giving professional advice.

Did she convince me to return to Instagram? HA! 

Side Note: It was really hot that day. The Sparkling Wine was needed.

Stay Tuned for Part 2. 

https://www.instagram.com/fashion__fridays/

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Gucci at Paris Fashion Week

This year the Bling brand decided not to showcases in Milan but in Paris for Fashion Week.  A bit of a surprise!   A change of location but the same looks applied.  Creative Director Michele is not about the understated.  Get Noticed! Flaunt it if you got it!  Who cares about restraint.  Instagram is about a fantasy life and Gucci is the stylist,  sparkling accents, dazzling embroidery with Jewels fit for a  Sun King.  

Paris based photographer and Black and Paper creative contributor  Brice Hardelin attended a private tour of the Spring 2019 collection at the atelier in Paris. 

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Stay Warm, Look Cool!

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Stay Warm, But Look Cool!

Luxury outerwear brand Moose Knuckles sets a high bar for jackets and parkas with many details including Duck Down for insulation against the hardest weather conditions.

https://youtu.be/Zwfxlbq8k5I

Moose Knuckles is available in fine stores worldwide.