MILAN READY-TO-WEAR SPRING 2023 TRENDS

Total expertise in delivering fantastic fabrics & materials, brilliant elaboration & techniques; specially when it comes to tailoring; superb taste & beauty; these sum up just a drop of one can say about the beloved Italian fashion and its forever covetable collections. Simply fantastic! No exceptions. 

Here a taste of some lovely inspirations…

MODERN GODDESSES

Delicate, asymmetric lines; soft silhouettes in subtle fabrics and lovely light colors. (Alberta Ferretti) 

MERMAID SKIRTS

Lengthy mermaid skirts with strategic cuts & details; ideal either for daytime or party-ready ensembles. (Etro)

SWEET RETRO 

Mini skirts, ultra-short shorts, shift dresses, almost infantiles tops and bottoms; in a variety of sweet colors recalling a sort of ‘Twiggy fascination’. (Versace)

EXTRA-LONG SHIRTS 

Stylish long shirts, partially unbuttoned; on light-fitted bottoms, in monochromatic or color-blocked combinations. (Fendi)

TEXTURIZED SWEATERS 

Texture played a key role through almost every collection; being colorful sweaters a top favorite choice for the more casual looks. (MSGM)

SILKY FLORALS

Delicate silky dresses, matching sets and ensembles in feminine floral prints; in vibrant and pastel tones. (Luisa Beccaria)

THE GOLDEN LADY

Superb metallic golden dresses, separates, and key pieces in sumptuous fabrics. Exquisite! (Blumarine) 

CLEAN ARCHITECTURAL LINES

Inviting minimalism with an ‘extra’ reflected on perfectly well-thought, clean architectural lines; specially applied to genius tailoring. (Giada)

SUMMERY STRIPES

Total looks or key pieces in beautiful stripes; white & blue were for sure a top favorite, speaking up summery days. (Alberta Ferretti)

PENCIL SKIRTS 

The eternally tasteful pencil skirt, in light or heavier-weight fabrics looked gorgeous with sporty, casual or elegant tops and jackets. (Gucci)

ELEVATED SHORTS

Wonderful sophisticated shorts; played in matching tailored sets, or paired up with great modern toppers and coats. (Emporio Armani)

TIMELESS MIDI-DRESSES 

Modern and refined midi dresses, showing off to perfection wonderful doses of femininity through their beautiful fabrics, lines and silhouettes. (Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini)

SIMPLE MASCULINITY 

Monochromatic, minimal suits; with structure or silky lines, inviting us to experiment with the delight of masculine fashion. (Boss)

SUMPTUOUS DECONSTRUCTION 

Strategically deconstructed tailored pieces, dresses, shirting, bottoms; playful asymmetric cuts, hems, and detailing looked so elegant. (Dolce & Gabbana)

MESH

Sensual, body-hugging mesh dresses and separates in nude, bright or metallic tones. (Genny)

Next stop, Paris…

Life is a runway! 

Much love,

Gaby 

*Pictures are not mine. They belong to Vogue’s Runway App and its brilliant collaborators.

LONDON READY-TO-WEAR SPRING 2024

Brilliant variety of styles; from minimal, all through theatrical, artsy, opulent; up to the always well-received notes of gothic and punk, though these two last ones felt softer. London’s ready-to-wear spring 2024 collections will give us plenty to revel and have fun with. 

Here some inspiration…

XL RUFFLES
Elegant extra-large ruffles, as key detailing or on head-to-toe dresses and ensembles. (Palmer Harding)

FULL ON COLOR
Ultra bright colors were welcomed. Monochromatic or daring melanges of loud shades, for day and night. (David Koma)

LIGHT-TONED DELICACY
Delicate colors and textures played in monochromatic layering looked simply magnificent. (16Arlington)

OVERSIZE TAILORING 
Fabulous tailored pieces with extra volume and plenty of masculine vibes. (JW Anderson)

VINTAGE FLORALS 

Floral looks carrying a vintage feel; not only in their prints; but also in their cuts, silhouettes and detailing. (Erdem)

DRESSY SHORTS
Shorts spoke class and tastefulness; specially those introduced on tailored sets, while mixing neutral and bright shades. (Eudon Choi)

ALWAYS DENIM

Total looks in denim; where dresses and layered pieces were conceived to bring stylish comfort. (Rag & Bone)

HALF & HALF
Playful mix-matching, color blocking, and paneling invited a fresh elegance in. (Roksanda)

HIGH SLIT
Sexy ultra-high slits for day-time casual dresses and nighttime gowns looked fabulous . (Feben)

TIMELESS BLACK
Gorgeous total looks in black: Victorian, gothic, punk, artsy, sumptuous or minimal; they all irradiated so much personality.  (David Koma)

Next stop, Milan…

Life is a runway! 

Much love,

Gaby 

*Pics are not mine. They belong to the brilliant Vogue’s Runway App and its superb collaborators. 

NEW YORK READY-TO-WEAR TRENDS SPRING 2023

There is great appreciation for the New York-stablished designers, for how their collections looked so covetable and wearable; even the edgier proposals invite us to join in their fashion visions. I love this!  Everything felt modern, stylish and fresh. 

Here some trends worth indulging in.

RELAXED TROUSERS
Elegant yet nonchalant, easy-fitted trousers. Better if paired with cropped layered pieces on top. (Loveshackfancy)

OVERSIZED SLEEVES 

Huge flowy or structurized sleeves styled with tigh or very short bottoms. (Khaite)

DENIM WITH TWIST
Classy, ultra washed, died or ripped; mixed with noble materials, or presented as patchwork; fresh denim pieces are not to be missed! (Brandon Maxwell) 

UNTUCKED 
Untucked or half-tucked shirts for casual or fancy looks injected that dose of full confidence we all adore. (Michael Kors Collection)

PUFFED SLEEVES 
Feminine puffed sleeves looked fabulous in well-tailored dresses and oversize tops. (Bibhu Mohapatra)

CITY SAFARI
Beautiful multiple pleated pockets, buttons, zippers, extra hardware; earthy shades, and  confortable though still stylish fits proved that safari vibes are always on! (Veronica Beard)

THE ELEVATED BRALETTE
Sensual, tasteful bralettes were all over; accompanying sporty, casual or more elevated ensembles. (3.1 Phillip Lim)

EMBELLISHED BOMBERS
Embellished, fancy bombers looked great; specially those paired with micro shorts, mini skirts and A-line bottoms. (Jason Wu Collection) 

THE DENIM SET
Casual-cool denim matching sets, with relaxed or tailored fits; in simple or asymmetric lines. (Zero + Maria Cornejo)

THE SHIRT DRESS

Multifunctional, lovely shirt dresses; some with extra detailing and heavier/fancier fabrics. (Yigal Azrouel)

POLKA DOTS
Sleek dresses, sexy sets and girlie ensembles in timeless polka dots were popular choices among the new proposals. (Carolina Herrera)

MISMATCHING SLEEVES
Delightful mismatching sleeves; with varied lines, tones and materials felt special. (Gabriela Hearst)

MAXI SKIRTS
Fabulous maxi skirts in soft or heavy fabrics; in minimal or more extravagant looks, to wear night and day. (Brandon Maxwell)

SPANISH AIRS
Plenty of flamenco influences: Lady-like silhouettes, folkloric prints, standout ruffles, superb lace, opulent tones… Spanish airs never get old. (Naeem Khan)
Life is a runway! 

Next stop, London….

Much love,

Gaby 

*Pictures are not mine. They belong to Vogue’s Runway fabulous App and its collaborators.