Thursday...what a day!!!!! a feast for the eyes....
PIAZZA SEMPIONE
Although they have been showing their collections since 1991- I had not really followed Piazza Sempione before, but curiosity got the better of me, and boy I'm glad it did. What a stunning collection!
The label is based in Milan and is made up of designers Ionna Soleas and Daniele Calcaterra. Having looked at their company website, I am also impressed that the collection is 100% made in Italy, which also follows ethical guidelines. Hoorah! Soleas and Calcaterra focus on creating garments that are going to last you, well crafted and made in great quality fabric.
"We interpret enduring fashion trends, our clothes are created to last over time.
We design to guarantee the perfect fit and provide a feeling of ease and comfort."
Check them out at the following url- www.piazzasempione.com/
Anyways, back to the collection. If sporty chic was an emerging trend, then these designers confirmed it...in a beautifully cut and well executed collection. My oh my, I don't know where to begin. Below I've included my Monday to Friday dream outfits below....I wish!
I loved the minimal detailing on blouses, which included concealed plackets, half double breasted panels and mandarin/pointed peter pan collars in a soft colour palette of blush baby pink and crisp wite.
I loved the use of pleating that the designer's used throughout the collection; these included released pleats and knife pleats on tops and shift dresses. I am personally in love with the pleated white waistcoat (look number 1 found below) I mean wow!
Key featres to also note were the use of exposed metal teeth zips, elastic used at waist and the subtle mixing of matt/shiny fabrics combined to create a new, exciting take on colour blocking. It is really subtle, but I think combining matt/shiny fabrics is genius (I've put a close up of this bottom right)
Will definately be keeping an eye on this duo!
ETRO
Etro is one of my favourite labels. Always has and always will be, since I love print and texture. And this label knows how to do it, FACT!
Etro always shows a huge collection, so it was really hard to pick my favourite, most inspiring pieces, but I gave it a go below!
I definately loved the tribal theme that Veronica Etro brought forward. I liked the colours nude colours of nude pink and beige teamed with oversized black aztec inspired black embellishment. A strong look for a strong woman! The us of fringing also confirmed that this trim is going to be MAHOOSIVE for SS12. I particularly liked the way that it was inserted into different parts of the garments, the most commonly seen was as an underlayer to skirts and inserted at yoke seams on tops. This was either dip dyes or metallic (which designer's just can't seem to get enough this SS season)
Another feature that I realy liked was the use of shaped yoke panelling- Etro used the finest sheer silk to insert yokes to give the illusion of bare shoulder. Lovely!
There was also a lot contrast binding going on throughout the collection, especially on the printed pieces. A great way to efine and highlight certain parts of the garments in my opinion, as sometimes these can get a bit lost when there is heavy use of print.
VERSACE
I ain't a Versace woman, but boy do I respect Donatella Versace as a designer. She just manages to create stunning looks season after season! I do believe that her ideas are fresh, imaginative and modern, which is apparent through her ability to use new materials and techniques and apply them into stunning collections.
I have included some favourite looks that were seen on her SS12.
I loved the simple shift dresses embellished with studs around the neckline, vertical seam panels and waistline. The mixing of fabrics was clever too (matt on top, sheer on bottom) as it lifts the garment by giving it texture, even though it is all one colour (look number 1)
I particularly liked the mixing of the fabrics throughout the collection- a highlight for me was the black, studded, leather contoured dress seen below. Although there is a lot going on, it still manages to look sleek. A key detail apart from the embellishment is the half of peplum inserted at the waist. Great new take on the peplum which was seen A LOT during the SS12 shows!
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