The Italian Job ... [PART TWO]

Now to conclude my Milan fashion week round up!

I want to talk about the amazing Antonio Marras first i think this was my favourite show from Milan this season. Textural mixing was a big hitter at this show, the fabrics acted as canvases for the artistic prints to be painted onto, beautiful tweed mixed with silks, a patchwork dream is the best way to describe it. Lace was appliquéd onto tweed to tremendous effect, luxe jumpers and shiny socks it was all too much for me to take how many incredible pieces can be in one show! Then patent gold everywhere, then patent gold, tweed, fur, and wool all in one outfit genius is not even the word. Embroidery effect jumpers are next chic granny if you will, polka dots and more applique then checks then abstract prints. Then the best comes the luxe coat in rich red and gold  but one section in the middle is a pin strip bomber jacket, pure magic eye stuff here, expert waterfall coats also featured, it doesn't quite compute in my head either!

Now for Dolce and Gabbana where yet another wondrous spectacle was brought forth, the workmanship was on another level in this collection! Pure Italian heritage as models donned garments showing religious artefacts. mosaics and symbols caressing the clothes, making them saintly visions with giant rosary beads hanging on their necks. Bejewelling reached it's highest point at this show, but after the initial dazzling start the show turned a bit more sophisticated taking form in graceful grey wools, beautiful silhouettes were seen, then for some gorgeous Italian lace in black, white and of course red, more luxe jumpers and skirts, ending in an eye gorging array of expertly crafted beaded and jewelled outfits, then onto the carnival of red warrior women to finish, a truly entertaining collection!  

And lastly from Milan my final pick is Marco de Vincenzo, a chic, elegant and innovative collection, exquisite silhouettes continued one after the other down the catwalk. Incredibly interesting fabrics kept coming the likes of some i have never seen before, black, white, grey and camel were the basis of the collection but if you look closely enough enchanting pastel hues catch your eye and a stunning steely silver also came through. A magical and adventurous collection.

Images sourced from vogue.com