The Milan Fashion Week videos really are much better than the New York and London ones so far. This one gives you a much better look at the Dolce and Gabbana show that you couldn't get from photos. So enjoy!
We all know that this season has been about the reviving the supermodel, just look around and Naomi, Kate, Linda, Claudia and co. have been everywhere. So needless to say, it was refreshing to see a supermodel trio of another kind take to the catwalk at the Dsquared2 show. Esther Cañadas, Fernanda Tavares and Nadege du Bospertus hit the runway and posed Charlie Angels style.
Meanwhile, the collection itself was sexy, tailored with a sprinkling of '70s glamour in barely-there swimsuits, draping Grecian summer dresses and safari jackets. Nods to Studio 54 and Bianca Jagger were evident in flicked hair, belted suits and metallic accessories.
For those Rihanna fans who have been patiently waiting on confirmation that the starlet will launch her own clothing line, slap a smile on that dial because here it is.
The songbird is in Milan right now, where she sat front row at the Gucci show this week and happened to mention to WWD that a fashion collection is still on the cards.
"I can't say when it will be released, but it's definitely going to happen," she confirmed, before adding: "I'm not one to rush into anything. I want to take my time."
Alessandro Dell'Acqua is usually a show which, historically, I've breezed over rather quickly - today I have discovered this has probably been a big mistake on my behalf. When poring over show photos from spring / summer '09, I actually found myself with too many great looks to include in this rather large gallery and not enough space! Sheer silk, chiffon and lace are still going strong in the season's collections, and were seen here in shades of grey, nude, rich forest green and black. Paired with fringing, ostrich feathers and crochet, they created a luxe bohemian effect - I can't decide which I'm loving most: the grey silk-gold lace combinations, the bizarre boots with super-tiny peep-toes or the crochet pieces (get a load of those knickers!)
There's nothing better than a catwalk show that's full of OTT drama, and DSquared definitely managed that with something that resembled a glam cocktail party rather than a traditional fashion show. Models walked down the runway in threes, high-fiving each other and partying with debonair designers Dean and Dan Catten. The clothes themselves were pure 70s glam - think Halston at the height of its success, and Diane Von Furstenberg partying at Studio 54, teamed with some Charlie's Angels denim (dittos, look out) and huge sunglasses.
Roberto Cavalli has always been a bit of a figure of fun at Catwalk Queen. There's no denying the man knows how to create a knock-out red carpet dress, but most of our experience with the man has involved messing around in H&M fitting rooms and scoffing at his ridiculous quotes.
But enough of all that. Today we're here to show you what Cavalli's got up his sleeve for S/S 2009. And the answer? A bit of everything. Little bustier dresses, floaty chiffon maxi dresses, feather covered evening frocks...and not a dash of animal print in sight! CLICK THE IMAGE TO VIEW THE GALLERY.
Whether it will be to her detriment or not (I'm inclined to think the latter) Frida Giannini's S/S '09 show has sealed her as the master of merchandising - at least at the Wall Street Journal. There was no denying the commercial appeal of this collection, but in the current volatile economic climate, is that such a bad thing? It was obvious that travelling to exotic destinations was the flavour of the moment, with long swishy geometric-print dresses, brightly-coloured safari suits, fedoras, and a bit of python again (is anybody else worried yet that next summer we'll all be forced into snake crop tops?) But it was all in the accessories, where Gucci really thrives, with triple-strap platform sandals, ethnic jewellery, and swag backpacks.
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