MILANO FALL/WINTER 2019 READY-TO-WEAR TRENDS…

 

Fabulous Milano…. Mmmmm. I am head-over-heels for this city; for its fashion and the idea involved in it; all its Italian tradition and craftsmanship. My heart can easily go back to my days as a student there, ufffff… Milano and its fashion can simply change anyone’s vision of life and style. 

 

Let’s go through some gorgeous trends seen on the Fall/Winter 2019 collections…

 

TOTAL WHITE

 

Fabulous total-white was all over the runways. From sumptuous dresses and ultra-elegant suits, to casual and sporty looks; in all kinds of superb fabrics, where volume and layering played a key role. Simply fantastic! (Genny, Iceberg, Alberta Ferretti)

GORGEOUS ASSYMETRY

 

Breathtaking, artistic asymmetry; much of it resulting in spectacular texture; on tailored pieces, silky dresses and separates; voluminous coats and edgy toppers. So Milanese. (No.21, Act No.1, Gucci)

 

PINK + RED

 

Supeb ensembles in one favorite duo: Pink & red, became a top trend; mostly through strategic, stylish layering; fabulous asymmetric cuts, paneling and detailing. (Annakiki, Vivetta, Iceberg)

 

HIGH-WAISTED PANTS

 

There were lovely retro high-waisted pants and jeans; tailored or with relaxed fits; belted or not; the majority paired with tees, silky shirts, cool knits, stylish jackets and coats. (MSGM, Gucci, Laura Biagiotti)

 

FUTURISTIC CHARM

 

Stunning futuristic looks; with fabulous silhouettes, volumes, geometric structure and details; recalling imagined, idealized fashion from other planets. Monochromatic, multicolored or metallic ensembles; with sumptuous, irreverent or sporty airs, they all fascinated the public. (Byblos, Alberto Zambelli, Bottega Veneta)

 

EARTHY TONES

 

Beautiful earthy tones: Creams, nudes, beiges, yellows, oranges, greens and browns; many played together through gorgeous layering; on ensembles that echoed lovely femininity or great masculinity. (Giada, Max Mara, Fendi)

 

 

FABULOUS TAILORING

 

Spectacular tailoring dominated the runways; displayed  mostly through  suits and coats, with ultra-classy silhouettes and cuts, all the way to magnificent edgier ones; in all colors and for every style. Craftsmanship to its max! (Prada, Ermanno Scervino, Dolce & Gabbana)

 

 

BLACK PATENT

High-shine back patent pants, shorts, dresses, tops, jumpsuits with special touches looked so stylish and cool. A top favorite without a doubt. (Calcaterra, Emporio Armani, Emporio Armani)

COLORFUL FURS

Extravagant fur coats; in standout colors; with gorgeous extra-volume, high boots or heels, made hearts beat fast. Fantastic!

 

 

Next stop, la ville lumière…

LIFE IS RUNWAY!

Gaby

 

 

 

*Pictures are not mine, They are credit of the spectacular photographers/collaborators from one of my favorite fashion sites; NOWFASHION.

LONDON FALL/WINTER 2019 READY-TO-WEAR TRENDS…

It is always so exciting to see what London based designers has to show! This is the capital of the irreverent avant-garde… Where there is space for the coolest underground, ultra-artsy, up to super depurated fashion.

 

Let’s go through some of the best trends seen in these Fall/Winter 2019 ready-to-wear collections…

 

RICH TEXTURES

 

Spectacular textures became the result of the use of playful and very rich ruffles, feathers, fringes, fur, patchwork, tiers and mixed media; many looks displaying full-texture head-to-toe. (University of Westminster, 16Arlington, J.W. Anderson)) 

 

 

ECLECTIC LAYERING

 

There was cool layering through mixing masculine, tailored, knitted, artsy, bohemian, sporty and girlie pieces; in tamed and/or vibrant hues; as well as nonchalant mix & match of prints, patterns and styles. (Burberry, ASAI, Roksanda)

 

 

LOVELY MASCULINITY

 

Runways were full of lovely, easy masculinity. There were fabulous suits, separates and toppers in lovely wools, tweeds and tartans; tailored or with relax fitting; mostly in grey and black; but some really stood out in very alive colors; including gorgeous ombré pieces. (Bora Aksu, Marta Jakubowski, Mary Katrantzou)

 

 

EXTRAVAGANT THEATRICALITY

 

Extravagant ensembles recalling theatrical oeuvres; with romantic or baroque excess after their ultra-rich detailing, going from total-black looks to full-color ones. Huge necklines, sleeves, bows, ruffles; fancy fabrics and voluminous silhouettes were all over. A trend not to take too literally; but one worth not ignoring. (Halpern, Molly Goddard, Port 1961)

 

 

COOL ABSTRACTION

 

Wonderful dresses, separates and toppers with abstract prints and patterns; mix & matching; explosive colors, combinations and asymmetrical forms; edgy cuts and detailing, injected super cool artsy vibes. (Peter Pilotto, Mary Katrantzou, Halpern)

 

 

VICTORIAN UPDATE

 

Black dresses and ensembles with bows, high necks, long sleeves, fancy details (including feathers and pearls), and opulent fabrics (silks, lace, velvet…) played a key role. They clearly voiced a relevant Victorian update. (David Koma, Simone Rocha, Alexa Chung)

 

 

Next stop, lovely Milan!
 

LIFE IS A RUNWAY

 

Gaby


*Pictures are not mine, They are credit of the spectacular photographers/collaborators from one of my favorite fashion sites; NOWFASHION.

SOME NEW YORK FALL/WINTER 2019 READY-TO-WEAR LOVELY TRENDS…

I always find New York fashion fascinating… Really wearable, full of modernity, personality, coolness… Perfect for the non-stop pace the city has. From very fancy, elegant suits and nighttime ensembles; to rock & roll and sporty looks; these runways never let style-lovers down!

 

Here some gorgeous trends seen in the Fall/Winter 2019 Ready-to-wear collections…

 

B&W PERFECT DUO

 

B&W looks for every style and taste… Much layering and asymmetry. From super feminine night dresses to fabulous masculine suits and separates. (Bibhu Mohapatra, Rebecca Minkoff, Marc Jacobs)

 

 

HEAD-TO-TOE LEATHER

 

Mostly in black; there were edgy mini, midi and long leather dresses and skirts; cool pants, tops; and notably, a lot of jumpsuits. Beautiful toughness! (Sally LePoint, Longchamp, 3.1 Phillip Lim)

 

 

RETRO DRESSES

 

Floral, multicolor dresses in soft or loud hues; either very long or midi; specially paired with fantastic furs, XL knits or standout jackets and coats; and boots, of course. (Michael Kors, Coach 1941, Oscar de la Renta)

 

 

MASCULINE CHARM

 

Fitted, flowy or super tailored pant-suits, in black, white, grey or vibrant colors; with very clean cuts or lovely asymmetry. (The Row, Tom Ford, Jonathan Simkhai)

 

 

THE DRESS-COAT

 

A total favorite was the dress-coat. Monochromatic or not; in tamed or flashy colors, patterns and prints; in leather, fur or wool; many cinched at the waits or with XL fits. (Bibhu Mohapatra, Michael Kors, Helmut Lang)

 

 

DRESS OVER PANTS

 

Easy fitted, silky or shirt-dresses over pants; many styled with wonderful layering pieces so typical of the cool weather; resulted in a perfect mix between up-dated femininity and masculinity. (Proenza Schouler, Gabriela Hearst, Oscar de la Renta)

 

 

SPORTY CONSISTENCY

 

Stylish, sporty looks keep having their big moment on the runways.  Track pants, shorter bottoms, race-jumpsuits, fitted tops, bombers and varsity jackets in beautiful materials, textures and color mixes; with cool details and edgy vibes were all over. Uffffff…. (Rosa Cha, NPC, Helmut Lang)

 

 

Next Stop, London!

 

LIFE IS A RUNWAY!

 

Gaby


*Pictures are not mine, They are credit of the spectacular photographers/collaborators from one of my favorite fashion sites; NOWFASHION.