Alysa Rice is a freshman magazine journalism major and writes fashion reviews for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper. Write to Alysa at aarice@bsu.edu.
As Milan draws the halfway mark for this spring’s array of collections, swooning over the lavish Italian ensembles is the proper thing to do. Expensive and extravagant, the designers of this fashion capital testify its well-known art and culture through vintage sensibility and gorgeous detail. Lacking youthful design talent as seen in New York and London, powerful brands like Gucci, Prada and Fendi cultivate a revival in the Italian Fashion Week.
Bringing a whole new aesthetic to the table, Gucci undoubtedly exudes the “whoa” factor. However, maintaining the signature colors of red and green throughout the spring 2016 collection keeps the brand’s origins while introducing a fresh, amped up '70s feel. Sheer column dresses and bow blouses shimmering with strong color, sequins and embroidery give off a charming disco effect—the kind that doesn’t remind you of grandpa doing the Hustle at Studio 54. Gucci’s variety of vintage-feel accessories such as brooches and pearl-bunched shoes pull together the ultimate look that, evidently,
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doesn’t go out of style.
On another catwalk, Prada maintains the '70s motif, only this time through patterns. Striped skirt suits varying from short to knee-length styled with oversized dangle earrings that resemble Christmas ornaments show a predictable twist. Modeled with bright gold lips, Prada modernizes this outdated look then draws emphasis on—wait for it—coats. According to this spring’s fashion weeks, it seems as though coats and jackets are trying to make it to the top of our shopping lists. The question is: what makes Prada’s different? Cropped and adorned with shiny sequins, these coats over a drop-waist dress prove the essence of futuristic mixed with mod. Perhaps Prada could have done without the '70s furniture pattern, but modernizing the collection through accessories is what saved the clothing from planning a 401k.
Creating a reference from a different era, Fendi got the memo for a historical revamp this spring. Opening with red, coral and white hues then descending to teal and black, edge meets breezy with big sleeves, higher necks and industrially patched jackets. Boxy coats and bags thickly stitched with suede act as armor on the runway. This stealth is balanced out with billowing blouses and easy, gorgeous gowns. Once you get your eyes past the big (and I mean big) sleeves, the details on these pieces are superb. A+ from me, Fendi. Bravo.
Like most of Milan’s citizens, the street style in the Italian city may seem a little conservative or old-fashioned. With these classic designers introducing a fresh take on their collections, we can take some of their Italian influence and incorporate it in our own wardrobes. Get inspired by the '70s trend and pull together vintage, Bohemian looks with fresh shades of red, bow blouses and accessories. To see all of the looks and upcoming trends from Milan Fashion Week, go to http://milanfashionweek.buzz and see a variety of pictures and information regarding Milan’s designers and this spring’s collections.
So, congratulations to Milan for inspiring a newfound momentum this fashion week. Getting people talking about the importance of these collections rather than which celebrities are in the front row serves as fashion gratitude. Although young designers aren’t necessarily flourishing the fashion industry in Milan, classic always beats out trendy. After all, there is only one Coco Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent.
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