A Simple Approach

Modern Princess... Murad knows what a girl wants to feel like, and with this beautiful embroidered fairytale designs, he sure captivates the spectators attention. While Murad is no stranger to embroidery and some might think the collections are quite monotone, I beg to differ.  In this collection, Murad shows a wider range on the garments, with intricate and extremely detailed embroidery and delicate , feminine touches like transparencies and cuts that bring out best and most of the female body. From short structured dresses, both sleeveless and long sleeves as well as with shoulder pads and capes, Murad's collection is one to remember.

Simplicity, chic, layering, volume, embroidery, sophistication and femininity. Those are the words to describe Valli's most recent couture collection. It started off with simple, retro, light and bright colored little dresses with layered, volumed details, shortly followed by wide short dresses, above the knee length with embroidered details that popped up the designs to life. Then came the small tule capes and the cross over dresses along with the fairy, boho looking dresses.

Autumn Hippie chic. Missoni likes to put on a show and just like last year, the runway was a seasonal scenario, a leafy autumnal scenario that served well the propose for the showcase of its latest AW'1 Menswear collection. This collection screamed Autumn and Winter all around, from the montage to the garments themselves, knitted pieces marched down the runway effortlessly in perfect display. From knitted sweaters and cardigans to more elaborated jackets and blazers, all in a very casual and simplistic approach. 

80's Tribal The 80's and 70's were a very frequent source of inspiration for this season and Valentin showcased this decade in the most grand way. The collection was a series of masterpieces, from long, more classic coats with a very retro British business man approach to a more indie, tribal - bohemian look.

Boho-Chic Lavin presents a collection with slight grunge- goth finishes and boho-pirate feel, the collection overall filled with slightly oversized garments and slim fit pants, a feminine touch with low cut neck shirts, transparencies and belted coats.

Winter wonderland. Nothing to do with alice in wonderland, but Versace ones again proves to be best at what they do, this collection is not only sleek and stylish, it is the perfect modern statement for the, up to date fashionista. A display of color. Color was certainly not a lacking element in the Versace FW'16 collection, it started in whites, silvers and dimmed emerald greens, and it slowly and effortlessly evolved into a wonderland of colors, from blues, navys, browns, magentas, black and silvered fabrics, the collection a demure colorful one. 

Finally! that's what I have to say about this collection, at least to start it all of. D&G has been on what I call Domenico & Stefano's Midlife crisis, and I mean, with that tax evasion issues, life's gotta be hard for them right now right, but that should not be an excuse. D&G's collections, for about 2 or 3 years now, have been way over the top, excessive embroidery and heavy, overwhelmed garments, not much to my liking to say the least, so that it's way I was sort of  pleasantly relieved when I saw this collection, and I say "sort of" because only the pieces you see pictured below are what I consider to be rescuable from the entire collection.

Margiela's bet was a moody and dark-ish collection, filled with goth and grunge like elements. The collections was a bit confusing, yet cohesive somehow, it had many elements and many things to look at even though the garments were quite simple. Long coats and layering, pronounced, very deep "V"cuts, knitted fabrics, shorts and sweaters, lace up shoes and calf length socks, the collection had it all, like a teenagers mind it was all over the place, yet somehow the collection was still cohesive.

Goth Glam.  That's the only way to describe Dior's latest Fall/Winter collection, a very classy, chic, vampiresque, dark and moody collection, filled with blacks and bloody looking red tones. Very sleek classic cuts give the collection it's stylish and modern signature look, with of course the addition of elements that give the collection it's goth-ish vibe, elements such as, metallics, the colors of course, the fit, the slim bow ties, the fabrics and prints. The mix and match of all this elements make this a perfect, modern and current collection and a new and renewed approach to the goth, 90's era.  Not many words are necessary to describe this collection, its quite simple, unique and stylish, so I'll lets the pictures speak for themselves.

Retro, Clean and Texturised. The retro vibe has been a very persistent  and reoccurring element this season on several collections, most designers have gone back to the 70's and 80's for inspiration for their collections, and so is the case for Veneta. A very clean, retro collection that gradually morphs from neutral navy blue, black, white and grey tones, to plaided retro coats and jackets and plaided patched garments that add up to the 80's vibe present along the collection. Another element present, and actually my favorite one, is the inclusion of rubberised fabrics, leathery, rubberised  fabrics were included amidst the collection. Coats, pants and bags were showcased in said fabrics and once again it adds up to the retro feel of the collection.

Clean, Minimal and... Cozy?... Clavin Klein is a brand very well known for its minimalist approach on clothing. Black, white and denim are elements almost always present in their collections, and this AW '16 collection is not the exception, but this time we see the addition of two not so traditional elements... for the brand that is.  This season we have see the inclusion of a very non traditional element amongst many collections, and that element is a stranger to both Calvin Klein and many other brands, I'm talking about the "Foil" fabric. Calvin Klein and many other included this fabric amongst their collections, and must I say Klein did it perfectly.  The collection started with denim of course, washed out denim with golden linings to match the rest of the upcoming gold pieces that would later follow. The collection started with a casual approach, ripped denim jeans and T's, then came the coats, even though the collection never missed it's casu...

Balmain has become the name for many things in the past few years, Style, Celerity Culture, Mainstream Media and Power Names, amongst many other pop culture references, by the hand of Olivier Rousteing, Balmain is now a modern cultural phenomenon, than just a Parisienne brand for the extremely wealthy. Now don't be confused while Balmain is now a more well know name amongst a younger demographic, the bran still keeps it's regal status, that Rousteing has managed to give a modern take to, along with a youthful army to follow. Speaking of regal, this collection was no exception when it comes to the term. It certainly resembles royalty, it's military approach gives it that good old British appeal. From the choice of fabrics, to the intricate and detailed work that each individual piece has, to the overall collectiveness of it, only adds up to Rousteing's already existing genius contributions to the brand. Colorfulness, prints and embroidery were no strangers to the co...

London 70's - 80's call... London boy, was the first thing that popped up in my mind when I saw Berluti's FW '16 collection, very stylish and modern with a very present retro vibe. From the earthy tones to the statement elements present amongst the garments, Berluti's collection was a perfect portrayal of what a retro inspired collection should be. The femininity present in the collection with very subtle details like, low cut necks, high waisted pants, belted coats, neck tied handkerchief and oversized pieces made this one a very fresh and current collection, even though this elements are not really modern at all, rather, resurfacing to present fashion. Regardless the collection is and absolute success and a must have. Last year's collection was one of my favorites, if not my actual favorite of them all, color reigned the runway, this year it kind of did it again but in a more demure way, with a reign of earthy tones and more earth tinted pastels -if that ...