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Gianfranco Ferre
The sweeping coats, and slim tailored DB of these photos stood out to me in this collection. Very graphic checks picked up on the growing trend that originated with Tom Ford over the last couple of seasons. This trend is likely to grow as sales of stripes drop off, and men become bored of the vast expanse of plain and semi-plain suits available at the moment.
photo credit: gq.com
Roberto Cavalli
Never one to be subtle, Cavalli’s collection played to the exuberant playboy in us. Sumptuous velvets, garish prints, and a recession busting opulence was evident throughout the show. They aren’t looks I think I could carry off, but those that can tend to look amazing and if I’m honest I more than a little jealous. Maybe I just haven’t spent enough time down on the Medd? This winter the lounge lizard playboy is back with a vengence and is perhaps a welcome alternative to the harsher military styling evident elsewhere.
Am not a fan of super skinny trousers, but loved the two tone suit jackets and coats. Even though I feel I’ve seen it before, but I could be wrong
Photo credit: gq.com
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana had a very extensive show drawing inspiration from their Sicilian origins, and the films surrounding that beautiful isle.
With a vast array of styles and looks to dip in and out of the buyers must have been pleases as an army of buff models strode down the runway. Returning to their heritage always works wonders for Domenico and Stefano. Opening the Milan shows, the pair definitely set the tone of refined masculinity. This would be echoed across other shows in military looks, rugged outdoors, and youth inspired snowboarding, but by going back to the island the collection had an ispiring Italian feel. Milanese menswear is always held in high regard, but if these are the men of Sciliy it may be time look further south for inspiration.
With wide lapels in the dresswear section, and a sumptuous use of velvet and satin trims the luxury was self-evident but didnt smack you in the face. Suits remained slim and sharp, but you wouldnt expect anything else from this duo. The crisp tailoring was indeed razor sharp, and looked even better for being shown on men rather than androgenous boys.
The casualwear was largely denim with oily and dirty finish, so grimey you can almost picture the owner under the hood changing the oil on his mamas car in time to drive her to mass on Sunday. I cant say I’m head over heels with the single pleat denim jeans but will reserve judgement until I can get my hands on a pair.
Photo credit: gq.com
C. P. Company
C. P. Company had a good show that really epitomised their brand. Their strength is most definitely in their casualwear and the rugged nature of the looks spoke again to more honed form of masculinity that would become evident throughout the week.
Photo credit: gq.com
Burberry Prorsum
So I’ve finally found sometime this week to start blogging about a fashion week that closed yesterday. I’m rubbish I know, but that’ll teach me to save the images to my works computer and then get ridiculously busy at work.
Anyway, here are some of my favourite looks from Burberry. The military look is clearly going to be huge next Winter as it has cropped up on several catwalks this season. The jeans into boots look which has already been making tentative steps into the mainstream on the street is also going to be massive next season. To be fair with the shearling boots above there is no reason not to. They are gorgeous and very high up on my wishlist. (Note to self get to know some press or PR peeps that can borrow them for me)
As for the coats the first two and last one were my absolute favourites. This return to masculinity should be welcomed by all. I absolutely love the Double Breasted winter coat, and have been wearing my Paul Costelloe & Margaret Howell ones to death this winter. The shearling long aviator coat is fantastic and if next winter is anything like this one will be an absolute godsend.
The suit is clean, and sharp though I would expect nothing less from Christopher Bailey. I particularly like the shift in dimension of lapel and collar, both still narrow but I think creating a point of difference form the super skinny we’ve been seeing lately. The trousers are also on the slim side but not thankfully ball bustingly spray on which will be a relief to any of us with thighs and calves.
I pretty much adore the whole of this collection and am wondering how much of a spanking my cards will be able to bare next winter.
Photo credit: gq.com
Milan Show Reviews
So today is the final day of the Menswear shows in Milan. I’ve been busy gleaming my favourite looks from everyone and will post a review on the shows as soon as I can. But so far soo good. The main thread of this season is without a doubt the Military and Masculinity. Be it the rugged yet polished mafioso of Sciliy or the British Officer in his Burberry trench, next winter is a time for men to be men.
My wish list has as always exploded and given unlimited budgets Trussardi, Burberry & McQueen would all be receiving multiple visits.
