D&G
1) Today was a full one. Woke up early to see the Byblos show before heading to D&G, which was fun and decadent fashion as escapism. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana transformed the runway into an opera hall, with signs that read “La Traviata 1853″ sitting on either side. At certain moments the title of the classic Verdi opera, which means “The Woman Who Strayed” in English, appeared across the bodice on gowns and cocktail dresses. The collection was melodramatic in a cheeky way, clothes to channel your inner courtesan in.
D&G
2) Burberry Prorsum, on the other hand, felt decadent in a completely different way. Christopher Bailey wins the Best Fur That Doesn’t Look Like It Was Stolen From Your Grandmother’s Closet prize. Outside of that, the clothing was super chic and easy (think full skirts and oversized sweaters that would look great on anyone.)
Burberry Prorsum
Burberry Prorsum
3) Jil Sander gave me my third wind for the night. It was that energizing. Raf Simons opened the show with a series of dresses and coats in nude, white and gray that featured his trademark purity of line. The piano score was calming. But the unexpected came with a lighting change and techno music score that ushered in a series of equally beautifully constructed dresses in architectural shapes. The best part was how he used these electric colors seductively (the brightest yellow lining peeking out from underneath a black skirt or neon orange inside black undulating folds on the back of a dress.)
Jil Sander
(photos: Maurizio Maule and Catwalking)
