Fashion Times Magazine has been following us around on our trip in Italy. They have been taking videos of the opportunities we have had and allowing us to learn about the Italian fashion culture. Today, they were able to get us into two more fashion shows for Milan’s Men’s Fashion Week.
The first show was for the Spring/Summer 2012 collection for Gazzarrini. The show was held in a museum for ships and aviation. Instantly I thought the collection might have a nautical theme, as it was inspired by a romantic trip of an adventure in uncharted land. The collection was very relaxed with neutrals and a pop of soft green. All of the collection was beautifully tailored and followed a trend I have seen a lot of, rolled pants and sleeves. The nautical theme came through with some of the outer coats and pants having rope to secure them. According to the collection summary, Gazzarrini hopes to blend the East and the West with contemporary refined clothes.
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| Outside the door |
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| Tailored suit |
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| Runway |
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| Finale with designer Gazzarrini |
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| Relaxed looks |
The second show was for the Spring/Summer 2012 collection by Enrico Coveri, which included men and women’s clothing. The collection referenced the seventies with a modern twist on the mod look. The show started with beautiful flared dresses and relaxed jackets. The colors were of prints that used geometric designs with bold colors. As the collection presented itself, the atmosphere was upbeat. The music was fun and with slight glitches from the models, a smile or a giggle would show. The colors on every piece were bold, bright, and in your face. By the end of the collection, pieces were coming out in couples. The men were in tailored white suits with colors on the lapels, trouser waistbands, and bow ties while the women were in long dresses made of sequins.
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| Invitation for Coveri |
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| Sequin dress and tailored suits |
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| Finale with Designer Enrico Coveri |
Both shows were uniquely different and incredible to see. I loved each collection equally; however for me the sequin dresses of Coveri stole the show. The colors and designs of the sequin were spectacular, showing the attention to detail, shape, and color that the Italian designers have. I can’t wait until I am in industry and shows like these are things I have to go to. See you in the front row!
