Italian´s F/W 2014/2015 was a bit different
from what we saw in New York or London; in major cases more baroque*, much more sheer-see through elements **, the length of skirt
was shorter in Milan*** and Italian designers really like
to "invest" a big part of their collection to dresses****.
Here is my best of the rest; sounds a bit
underestimated say it in that way, but it´s far from the reality. Garments and
looks that I found inspiring, interesting and good to be minded for the next
year´s winter.
+ inspired by a metamorphosis of nature and woman
+ loads of handwork
+ socks with sandals
+ inspired by Swiss writer Annemarie Schwarzenbach’s androgynous style and travels throughout Asia
+ compositions of men´s wear and military fabrics with an add of exotic prints and crystal embellishments
+ lovely flat shoes
+ inspired by Luchino Visconti and Art Dec
+ pointy flats
+ firs Bally collection by Pablo Coppola as a design director
+ minimal hardwear on all bags
+ rounded-toe ankle boot and pointy pumps done in velvet, calf hair and a smooth shiny leather
+ ready-to-wear designed by Alexandre Mattiussi
+ chic dailywear
+ short dresses and slim tailoring
+ Reinterpreting traditional Asian dresses
+ dresses with a cut lean torso
+ softness of garments in contrast of geometry crafted surface
+ inspired by Native American and Inuit cultures
+ savage chic
+ Navajo-inspired knit pattern
+ inspired by Luc Besson’s “Nikita”
+ mixing masculine and feminine elements
+ great tailoring in the whole collection
+ a mix of sport and sophistication, no period references
+ coats graphically patched together like camouflage
+ mini-Karl Bag Bug done in three kinds of fur
+ functional chic clothes, with a dose of glamour
+ new, unstructured bag
+ inspired by the kinetic creations of Israeli artist Yaacov Agam
+ playing with a Space Age motif (neoprene outfits, white rubber buckles )
+ inspired by the Florentine Renaissance’s artistic patrimony
+ multilayered silhouettes
+ rainbow-shaded Lurex
+ black coats with swirling embellishments reminiscent of Pierre Soulages paintings
+ an Anglo-Scottish approach
+ urban sophistication
+ Intricate patterns remained the heart of the line
+ metallic jacquards done in beautiful paintbrush effects inspired by Gerhard Richter’s work
+ more total looks
+ inspired by Charlotte Rampling
+ slightly androgynous, but still sexy with military references
+ playing with contrasts
+ references to German avant-garde culture
+ plenty of color and sheer
+ a classic luxury, but also modern
+ blanket cape with leather trim
+ no pants, but skirts and dresses
+ python skin and leopard prints
+ military and equestrian references
+ fabric blocking
+ prints inspired by Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko
+ comfortable yet luxurious constructed garments
+ bowling bags with double pockets and retro zips
+ a shopping bag with saddle lines
+ ballerina shoes with metallic tongues reminiscent of bedroom slippers
+ leather and tweed, Prince of Wales plaids, herringbone
+ a classic, but modern dailywear
* Italians are known for that
** you still got a warm-thick coat to wear it with; it´s winter by the way ;)
*** in most cases above the knee
**** evening wear explosion here
