MILAN, Sep 27, 2009 / FW/ — With a very subtle military reference, Haute merged different shapes using different materials, and thus ended up morphing them together so that the in the resulting permutation, it is hard to point out any particular reference.

Haute Spring 2010

The new is old, the old is new; it is protective… it is also naked. The parka comes in transparent organza, a flag of Haute femininity.

The army coat opens to reveal satin underwear. Leather is perforated and short-sleeved. Organza lines light-weight wool.

It’s vintage, it’s original; the flowers are hand sewn, the embroideries are classic and looks like old-fashioned prints on short dresses. The focus in on the new details that feature opaque crystals, aged like antique jewels.

[SARA CONDE]