Contributed by – Duhin Ganju & Shefali Jauhar
(DAY-3)
Day-3 during the Milan Fashion Week witnessed some of the biggest names in fashion as well as men’s tailoring. From Prada to Bottega Veneta, even American labels like Calvin Klein didn’t fail as each of the designers delivered toned-down and minimalistic collections apt for the following wintery weather, with a dash of eye-popping colors.
Bottega Veneta: From loosely fitted shapes to slouched silhouettes, the Italian luxury house delivered a rich eloquence of garments that included double-breasted pea-coats in tweed, followed by baggy corduroy trousers. Long woolen overcoats were perfectly matched with silk ties and tanned brogues. Even textured cardigans and cashmere knitted turtleneck pullovers made the collection standout in its own way. Models carried the label’s signature duffle bags with the inter-weaved calfskin leather. A warm color palette of black, burnt ombrè, steel grey and navy blue with hints of mustard yellow and baby pink.
John Richmond: With the signature sartorial tailoring and a touch of modern abstract prints, John Richmond’s AW collection was an absolute show-stunner. From duffle jackets to classic leather bikers, models walked with confidence and poise wearing tapered trousers and quilted sneakers. Truly British, some of the statement pieces were the fitted tuxedos and also the dapper suits. The designer followed a very colorful palette that included pastels of black, hot maroon, steel grey and camel with hints of peacock green and classic white.
Calvin Klein Collection: The American giant under the design direction of Francesco Costa showcased a collection that envisioned the brand’s true goal, “modern minimalism with a statement.” A very relaxed collection, most common garments included loosely fitted cabans and turtle neck capes. Men could also be seen wearing relaxed leather trousers with leather lace-up boots. Also, knitted cashmere cardigans were perfectly paired with double-breasted suits and form-fitting scoop-neck sweaters. A very simple color palette of black, grey and dusky blue was followed.
Missoni: The Italian house never fails to deliver rich and intricate designs that are a true reflection of the brand’s heritage craftsmanship. An exuberant mix of tailored and colorful knits, the brand’s collection was a typical must have. From carpeted floors to the intricate knitted garments, each and every piece made a statement of their own. Long Chesterfields and textured coats were perfectly worn beneath plaid shirts and cashmere scarves. As each model wrapped themselves in the luxury of Italian craftsmanship, one could not ignore the subtle color palette that consisted of burgundy, dusky orange, navy blue, smoked grey and a subtle beige.
Prada: With plenty of black and a creative use of beige, the Italian brand under the design direction of Miuccia Prada showcased a very modernized version of the brand’s design aesthetics. From double-breasted fitted coats to capped-sleeves and notched lapels, each an every garment of the collection reflected the sheer chic style that Prada has to offer. Even women walked in black tunics and fitted skirts and perfectly paired them with leather boots. Sticking to the season, the brand used a minimal color palette that included smoky black and steel grey.
N°21: The collection had a sporty-casual feel to it. The garments were featured in shades of black, smoky grey, sandy brown and tan. Men walked down in straight fit pants and the hard-to-miss sandals and socks combination. The collection comprised of prints like argyle, solid colours like bright yellow and stripes.
Salvatore Ferragamo: Layer and more layers was the essence of this collection, as men marched down in an assortment of coats both short and long. Draped in fringed scarves paired with regular-fit pants, the models certainly stayed cozy in their ensembles. A variety of designs from floral, print to plaid were showcased in a neutral colour palate of tan, cream, black & white.
Vivienne Westwood: The English designer definitely ‘plaid it well’ with her collection. The colour palate primarily consisted of navy blue, tangerine, black, greys and mustard yellow. The designer experimented with plaid on trousers. The outfit that stood out the most was the plaid-on-plaid ensemble. The designer showcased an array of jacketsfrom long plaid jackets, double-breasted coats to jackets with a shearling trim.
Daks: The collection presented by this particular designer oozed confidence through a red, black, white and grey color palate. From textured long coats to a combination of that with another knit in a short jacket, the designer was all about experimentation and innovation through visual texture and material. Men walked down in straight-fit pants with classic oxfords to go with the ensemble.
Moncler Gamme Bleu: This particular show pretty much stood out today on Day 3 of Milan Fashion Week as the designer used classic old prints like plaid and argyle and gave them a whole new dimension. The colour palate was red, black, white, camel, grey and navy blue. Men looked quite dramatic with the eye-gear as if they were to undertake a snow expedition. They primarily sported tailor single-breasted notched jackets but each with its own funky print.
Day 3 of the designers ended on a funky note with Moncler Gamme Bleu’s collection. A lot of designers showcased collections that spoke of classics in a rather modern manner. Colour palates weren’t as sober as designers incorporated bright colours, especially mustard yellow.
