Milan Menswear Runway Report: Alexander McQueen’s Gravatar examines Prada’s Tortured Soul and gets lost in Gucci’s Gothic rock & roll
MILAN, Jan 15, 2008 / FW/ — The GRAVATAR is short for global roaming avatar, globally recognized avatar, i.e., if you have not tried social networking yet and knows that an avatar is your online persona that can be your own photo, a drawing, an illustration or a logo. Alexander McQueen, who took his audience poolside in a virtual world during his Spring 2008 show...
Milan Menswear Report: Rock & Roll Rules at Costume National & Les Hommes
MILAN, Jan 14, 2008 / FW/ — Designers’ love affair with rock & roll continue with Les Hommes and Costume National, albeit the treatment are different with the grammar of the classical male wardrobe as the tie that binds. Ennio Capasa, known for his sartorial prowess returned to the signature Costume National roots of minimalism that is sharp without being harsh....
Milan Runway Report: Versace, Burberry Prorsum, Jil Sander
MILAN, Jan 13, 2008 / FW/ — The first day of the Milan Menswear season, the focus is the MAN himself. And though this was just the first day, the message that is being sent is strong – the MAN is back! Metrosexuals and metro males are out! After almost two decades wherein women have asked men to deal with their ‘feminine’ side so that they can understand women,...
XENTOPIA – A Party For The Senses
MILAN, Mar 18, 2004/ FW/ – Fashion and Hawaii, now why has no one thought of this before? In a perfect setting in a perfect place under perfect sunshine and perfect starry nights, forget Paris, Milan and the rain, Xentopia lands. Elements of Style fashion show and an eight day party for the senses on Waikiki beach in Hawaii is about to explode onto the fashion and television...
Fashion At the Oscars
MILAN, Feb 27, 2004/ FW/ — In a Milan season bereft of Hollywood stars, it’s hard not to think of the upcoming 76th Academy Awards on Sunday. Although a lot of Italian fashion houses are usually represented on the Oscar’s red carpet, not seeing the celebrities this season puts a little damper in the proceedings. Because let’s face it, the stars of Hollywood...
Gloves, Gauntlets & Arm Warmers
MILAN, Feb 26, 2004/ FW/ — Runway shows during the Fall / Winter fashion season, gloves are a mainstay as accessories. From Giorgio Armani to Dirk Bikkembergs, several gloved looks have been seen. Is it a trend? Is it a fad? Is it a craze? Well, it’s really more of a need and a functional item during cold weather. So, gloves, gauntlets and arm warmers are part...
Arrivederci Tom Ford!
MILAN, Feb 25, 2004/ FW/ — Wednesday night in Milan, Tom Ford received a standing ovation when he glided on the runway at the end of his last show for Gucci. The designer who wore a double-breasted black suit, white shirt and white flower hugged his longtime companion Richard Buckley before leaving the stage followed by a mob of fans. And while his party was still...
Armani Brings His Designing Prowess to the Hotel Industry
MILAN, Feb 24, 2004/ FW/ — We already sleep with him, sit with him and eat with him. Now, Giorgio Armani wants to make sure that we also stay with him, in the future Armani Hotels, i.e. The official news broke yesterday here in Milan that Giorgio Armani has signed a letter of intent with Mohamed Ali Alabbar of Dubai-based Emaar Properties PJSC and Emaar Hotels &...
Rumors, Gossips and Whispers At The Shows
MILAN, Feb 23, 2004/ FW/ — Today is officially the second day of the Milan season, but rumors are already taking hold at the shows. The biggest of which is that Alexander McQueen (photo at left) has declined the invitation by YSL to become the Creative Director of the venerable Paris fashion house! There is a very short list of names on who will replace Tom Ford...
