Monthly Archives: June 2009

In a previous post a few days ago I briefly analysed the arty inspirations behind Alexander McQueen’s S/S 2010 menswear collection. The same ballpoint pen scribbles and paint splashes and splotches the designer applied to his men’s garments, reappeared also … Continue reading →

If you are currently in Berlin or are planning to arrive soon for the Bread & Butter trade show or the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, and you would like to visit also an alternative place connected with fashion, try the … Continue reading →

The 1900s were great times for the interchange between art and fashion. Indeed couturiers often turned to the world of arts and used its main themes, prints and inspirations in their design. Artists and designers started collaborating together, sparkling through … Continue reading →

As usual fears that at Roberto Cavalli’s catwalk show glam may have dominated the runway, reigning supreme over fashion sense and sensibility, were understandably high. Luckily, though, it was the more crafty aspect of Cavalli that prevailed. The Florentine designer … Continue reading →

I often tend to dedicate longer posts to Alexander McQueen’s collections since I think the British designer always makes interesting points about fashion, art and society.  McQueen’s menswear collection for the next Spring/Summer season, for example, focused on an interesting … Continue reading →

Bottega Veneta’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection could be summarised with a statement: boys, or rather men, just want to have fun. The brand’s pièces de résistance – its large intrecciato bags – appeared on the catwalk in their bi-coloured version, alternated … Continue reading →

I must admit I wasn’t expecting Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi, Gianfranco Ferré’s creative directors, to go this soft. Mind you this is not necessarily bad criticism, but I was surprised to see how for the Gianfranco Ferré’s 2010 Resort … Continue reading →

Walking around Florence's Villa Vittoria last week and having a look at the pre-collections of a group of British designers invited for the first time to meet the Italian buyers, I found two interesting Italian designers, Carta e Costura and … Continue reading →

Attendance numbers at June's 76th edition of Pitti Uomo weren't fantastically high, yet they were slightly better, compared to the rates recorded in January. One strong trend prevailed at the Florence-based trade show and that's the importance of offering consumers … Continue reading →

Florence is famous for its artisans and products such as leather bags and gold jewels and every day hundreds of tourists flock to Ponte Vecchio to admire its jewellery shops. I love jewellery, but I tend to prefer chunky plastic … Continue reading →