Milan Spring 2014: Prada

In a sea of black and white this season trust Miuccia Prada to take us into a rainbow of colors. Her inspiration for this collection was women of strength and she commissioned 6 artists to create paintings that depicted the theme and served as the backdrop for the collection. The art was then emblazoned on many a dress and jacket.

Silhouettes were loose and straight with soft rounded hips throughout the collection.

The declaration of woman was most evident in the bra silhouette that was emphasized and sewn in contrast color panels or embellished to a point where the chest cannot be missed. Over the top of a coat and on the bodices of countless dresses. The results were not sexual but almost a cartoon appearance of a woman's chest. Coats actually were a key focus of this collection and I felt like the number of variations were both statement making and dizzying.

Pollini - Runway Review

Ever since I discovered my personal style beat, I've ventured more and more into wearing color with less and less black in my wardrobe. In fact, I think that I own more colorful shoes than black shoes. That being said I thoroughly enjoyed the fun fashion element of Johnathan Saunders premiere effort for Pollini.


Dots and layers of color in the form of 50's silhouette skirts and skating skirts. Prints that remind me of ice cream and candy but without ever being too sweet due to sophisticated color choices.



Even though there was a lot of black, white and gray used Saunders kept things playful and light for this collection. The tailored wool suits, jackets and shifts for day were never boring. I loved the graphic nature of this segment of the collection.




The Shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood look very traditional and modern at the same time. Some of the general detailing and tassels are reminiscent of spectators and loafers but the color choices and heels/hardware definitely very new looking.

The hats, like the shoes and look both from the future and the past. They transform the models into flight attendants on a journey through time.


It wouldn't be a Johnathan Saunders collection without his signature use of color blocking.


The full flounce dresses are artfully draped without looking at all overwhelming or sloppy. Things are looking up for Pollini. Youthful, fresh, polished and very wearable. I guess time will only tell how successful Pollini will be commercially. But I have my eye on this collection as one to watch.

*photos via Style.com & NewYorkMag.com

D&G - Runway Review

The D&G collection brought be back to what I would imagine the days Coco Chanel spent at the Deauville Beaches if you pumped up the trashy glam sex factor. Looks revolved around the nautical with stripes, chunky beads, anchors, rope prints and rope trim sandals reigning the runway. There was a lot of old school maillots and jumpers glammed up with sequins and fishnet stockings. Shine was definitely important as satin and lame were key fabrics. Attention to the neck, ruffles, roses and peplums were some of the main design details. The colors red, white, navy and gold were all keeping within the nautical theme.

Overall I thought it was a cohesive collection however I wasn't a fan of some of those metallic taffeta neck pieces. Definitely a very safe theme & route for the designers I would have liked to have saw more brought to the table considering their reputation for sexy splashy fashion.

*images courtesy of newyorkmag.com