FABULOUS MILAN SPRING/SUMMER 2021 FASHION...

After all these months one wondered how the runways would be like.... But it is crystal clear, no one and nothing can stop the creative power of the extraordinary human being. 

Milan runways and collections were gorgeous! So special! 

Without any doubt, creativity is very much fed in times when one is pushed out of the comfort zone. While some collections reflected ease and sublime timelessness; others mirrored a deep desire to take it further, to scape through fantasy and edge. So wonderful! 

Here some delightful trends...

MONOCHROMATIC LAYERING

Perfect monochromatic layering of beautiful, ultra tasteful pieces. A fantastic mix of fits, from very loose to superb tailored ones. (Boss)

FLORALS

Spectacular vaporous, long and very feminine dresses in floral prints. Especially marvelous were those ruffled ones in Valentino’s collection.... So exciting to see Valentino in Milan! ❤️ (Valentino)

SATIN SUITING

High-shine satin suits; some tailored and others with easy fits; either in neutral tones or ultra loud colors, prints and patterns. (Versace)

BAGGY PIECES

Comfortable but very stylish baggy dresses, separates and coats; all of them with special details and so much charm. (Ports 1961)

LOVELY DENIM

Great denim dresses, coordinates and bottoms  in colorful washes, mix-matching tones, tie-die, patchwork, and finishing detailing. (Alberta Ferretti)

COLOR BLOCKING

Wonderful classic garments in monochromatic hues played through divine color-blocking. A fabulous melange of brights, neutrals and pastels. (Fendi)

ULTRA-BUSY PRINTS AND PATTERNS

From casual to high-fashion looks with ultra busy, multicolored, loud prints & patterns; including hardcore mix-matching, paneling and patchwork. (Dolce & Gabbana)

SUMMERY STRIPPED SUIT

Fresh, comfortable striped suits; many in classic off-whites and navy; with crisp blouses, asymmetric lines, charming sleeves and belts. (Brunello Cucinelli)

EXTENDED SLEEVES

Shirts, knitted tops, sweaters, sweatshirts and coats with wonderful, edgy and stylish extended sleeves. (No. 21)

Life is runway!

Much love,

Gaby

*Pictures are not mine. They belong to the great Vogue Runway App and its fantastic collaborators.

LONDON SPRING/SUMMER 2021 FASHION TRENDS...

London collections are never ever boring.... There is always a playful interchange of art, underground edge, romance, lux and tradition.  From romantic and feminine; passing through Victorian and artsy, up to very sporty vibes; we will definitely have where to get inspiration from for our Spring/Summer 2021 fashion choices. 

Here some top trends... 

REGAL CAPES

Standout, beautiful capes in neutral, men-inspired fabrics or bright hues; some with golden buttons, fancy details, special necklines and elegant lines. (Temperly London) 

FANTASY-PRINTS

Charming, colorful prints and motifs recalling surreal dreams full of fantasy.... perfect! (Burberry)

MIX-MATCHING

Happy mix-matching of florals; animal, geometric and abstract prints played through fabulous separates, paneling, patchwork, layering, ruffles, tiers and hems. (Duro Olowu)

BUCOLIC FLORALS 

Bucolic feminine floral dresses; long, midi or short. Some with gorgeous embroidery, beading and rich tulle. (Jenny Packham)

COORDINATES 

Coordinated separates in fresh and modern prints and patterns. Specially gorgeous and convenient for the sunnier days, those in floral prints. (Emilia Wickstead)

VOLUMINOUS NECKLINES

Great voluminous necklines, charged with drama but with up-dated delightful vibes. (Preen by Thornton Bregazzi)

SPORTY LUX

A melange of sporty pieces; such as biker-shorts, sweats, tennis and track-inspired pieces; played with opulent fabrics, embellishments and silhouettes. So cool! (David Koma)

Life in a Runway... Let’s keep moving!

Much love,

Gaby

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

SPRING/SUMMER 2021 READY-TO-WEAR NYC...

 

Nothing should stop us from celebrating life, love, optimism, beauty and, of course, great fashion. 

The Spring/Summer 2021 collections showed in New York had an inevitable energy of keep going strong with the best of spirits; of staying cheerful, happy, comfortable, calm and dreaming lovely dreams.

Here some delightful trends...

 

TOILE DE JOUY

A lovely melange of the classic and modern silhouettes and tailored pieces in beautiful toile de jouy print. (Libertine)

 

RICH RUFFLES 

Head-to-toe ruffles on gorgeous dresses, on  special pieces or on delightful details; in neutral, sweet or ultra happy colors and prints.  (Ulla Johnson)

 

DELIGHTFUL FLORALS

Beautiful floral prints accompanied by gorgeous feminine lines, silhouettes and details. From the everyday cute ensemble to the most spectacular ready-to-celebrate gown. (Badgley Mischka)

 

SILKY PJ’s

Comfortable but so stylish and playful silky PJ’s-like separates in wonderful, cheerful prints. (Tom Ford)

 

JUMPSUITS

Fabulous jumpsuits with sexy plunges, great beading, prints and loud disco-vibes. (Naeem Khan)

 

BRIGHT SUITS

Modern suits in bright tones with stand-out cuts, sleeves, pockets, deep plunging, and so much character. (Cinq-à-Sept)

 

TIE-DIE

Retro tie-die updated on exquisite caftans, pool-robes and playful ensembles. (Tom Ford) 

HIPPIE VIBES

Fresh hippie vibes translated into flowy gowns, bohemian ensembles; and retro lines, hems, necklines, prints, embroidery and detailing. (Nicole Miller)

Life is a runway.... and the show must go on  : )

Much love! 

Gaby 

*Pictures are not mine. They belong to Vogue Magazine App and its fantastic collaborators.

Dreaming with Open Eyes... Resort 2021 Inspirations.

Let’s keep moving... Remember what the great Einstein said? "Life is a riding bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving".

 

Now more than ever it is time to dream with open eyes! “We can only live through our dreams and our imagination..... That’s the only reality we really ever know”; as madam Vreeland used to say. It is so inspiring to consider the visions of Life of such beautiful minds... And inspiration is what we most need now and always.

 

So, let's get started with some inspiring trends from the Resort 2021 collections...

 

PATCHWORK

Great pieces; such as sweaters, skirts, and dresses; with mixed fabrics through lovely patchwork. (Sacai)

 

PASTELS

Monochromatic total looks or delightful mélanges of pastel colors… Pink, blue, yellow, green… Not only on separates and dresses but so on accessories. (Versace)

 

CULOTTES

Cool culottes, especially wonderful were those in leather; paired with knitted tops and blouses. (Altuzarra)

 

ROMANTIC FLORALS

Romantic, flowy dresses with gorgeous floral prints and exquisite lady-like details. (Luisa Beccaria)

 

FEMININE DRESSES

Beautiful feminine dresses, with impeccable A-line silhouettes recalling the best of the 50’s New Look. (Brandon Maxwell)

 

PERFECT DUOS

Fantastic tailored suits… Pants, bermuda or skirts; with well-thought special cuts. (Rochas)

 

SHINE

Fabulous dresses and separates in full paillettes, showing off elegant or edgier vibes. (Carolina Herrera)

 

WIDE BELTS

Wide leather belts with single or multiple buckles as the most perfect finishing -touch on ultra-feminine or cool looks. (Christian Dior)

 

BOHEMIAN

Exquisite transparent long dresses, mostly in white and romantic tones, with sweet details and delightful bohemian airs. (Christian Dior)

 

80’s CHARM

Retro pieces and elements; such as skin-tight bottoms, bling-bling, flashy accessories, geometric prints and patterns, and voluminous sleeves. (Isabel Marant)

 

MIX & MATCHING

Loud mix-matching prints, patterns, fabrics, media, details, and even accessories. (Versace)

 

FRESH SIMPLICITY

Fresh simple dresses and looks; cuts recalling the Classic periods of Greece and Rome, resulting in the most impeccable, depurated elegance. (Johanna Ortiz)

 

EXCESS

Excess through playful combinations of colors, mixed-media, layering and extravagant accessories. (Gucci)

 

CAPES

Capes as standout-accessory or as part of wonderful tops, jackets, and dresses. (Louis Vuitton)

 

COOL SUITS

Cool suits in playful hues, prints, cuts, lines, lengths, and detailing… From the loudest colors to the sweetest ones, with very special twists. (Off White)

 

DENIM DRESSES

Long, midi or short denim dresses with classic detailing or unexpected lines and cuts. (MM6 Maison Margiela)

 

Life is a runway!

 

Gaby

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PARIS PRÊT-À-PORTER FALL / WINTER 2020 FASHION TRENDS...

Delightful Paris, mmmmm... Absolute magic is what this “movable feast” always offers; especially when it comes to fashion. Well, when it comes to everything. Paris has no competition.... Yes, I am pretty partialized… Definitely crazy in love with this city and everything about it! 

These last prêt-à-porter fall/winter 2020 collections gave so much material to get inspiration from... For every personality, style and state of spirit; there is something special.

Here some of the loveliest trends seen on the French catwalks....

GREAT CAPES

Long, midi or short capes; some brilliantly attached to lavish gowns. From the most regal, all the way to the bohemian ones. Breathtaking! (Andrew Gn, Kenzo)

VIBRANT RED

Gorgeous dresses, suits and layering in vibrant red, some with soft touches of black detailing. Simply spectacular! (Altuzarra, Givenchy)

HEAD-TO-TOE BLACK LEATHER 

Superb ensembles in head-to-toe black leather portrayed exquisite sensual elegance. (Off-White, Hermès)

PLISSĖ SKIRTS

Beautiful plissé skirts; in silk, wool or leather; monochromatic or printed; perfectly paired with stunning tailored pieces, blouses, knitted tops, coats and boots. (Hermès, Celine)

JACQUARD SUITS

Jacquards suits with sumptuous metallic brocades; in opulent hues and divine tailoring. (Mulberry, Dries Van Noten)

BOHEMIAN FLAIR

Marvelous bohemian, 70's inspired flowy dresses, high-waist pants, wide-hem bottoms, retro-inspired blouses, knitted pieces and accessories; including lovely hats. (Zuhair Murad, Celine)

OVERSIZE COATS

Irreverent oversize coats for every style; from the classiest simple-lines ones to the edgier asymmetric, even deconstructed ones. (Balmain, Stella McCartney)

SAFARI LUX

Exquisite safari-inspired separates, belted tops and toppers; tailored or relax pieces in earthy tones and wonderful layering. (Celine, Balmain)

BERMUDA PANTS

Tailored or easy-fit bermuda pants with gorgeous coordinated jackets, bowed blouses, knitted tops and long coats; mostly in dark and neutral hues. (Celine, Saint Laurent)

SHREDDED SKIRTS

Skillfully shredded midi or long skirts and dresses with lovely tops, sweaters and jackets. (Christian Dior, Kenneth Ize)

SPLENDID FLOWY GOWNS

Glamorous silky flowy gowns, some of them with spectacular capes; in sumptuous colors; with great belts, bands and bows. (Balmain, Elie Saab)

PUFFED SLEEVES

Stylish dresses, tops, jackets and coats with playful and elegant inflated sleeves. (Lanvin, Valentino)

FULL KNITS

Simple but lovely long knitted dresses and coordinated pieces, in tamed or loud colors, prints and details. (Alexander McQueen, Altuzarra)

DENIM COORDINATES

Wonderful casual denim coordinated pieces; pants or skirts; with lovely wash, prints, cuts and details for an extra update. (Victoria/Tomas, Giambattista Valli)

CHARMING DUSTERS

Charming sleeves dusters in shearling, wool, silk or leather; with gloss, mate finish, embossed or richly trimmed; completed to perfection fantastic looks. (Celine, Isabel Marant)

LIFE IS A RUNWAY!

Gaby

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