“DKNY exhibited their 2013-2014 Fall Winter Womens Runway Collection during New York Fashion Week. On the catwalk ensembles, Donna Karan focused on oversized outerwear coats, parkas, anoraks and bomber jackets. The main design element seen was multi-paneled fabrics and textures with color blocking effects. Denim and jeanswear were a few as evidenced in an oversized crop top denim jacket and slim pants. Colors used were ivory, khaki, camel brown, tomato red and cobalt blue. Animal prints were also spread out with leopard and cheetah patterns mostly in sweater pullover jumpers, skirts and jackets. Quilted panels also mixed well with black fabrics on outerwear. From the presentation, we selected the top…
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VERSACE AUTUM/WINTER 2014| MILAN FASHION WEEK
With a late 70’s early 80’s rebel feel, the show begins with the famous silk baroque Versace print with a western cowboy twist. Deep jewel tones and dark neutrals filled the runway with endless amounts of various textures, with the most notable being a slick sheen, whether being in the full red leather cowboy outfit or the silk shirts and accessories. This very cheeky collection definitely had a huge nod to gay culture, including coded handkerchiefs, jeweled crotches, leather chaps and over embellishments. “It was an expression of freedom. I think it’s really important today with what’s going on in the world with civil rights and love.” – Donatella…
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Fendi Fall/Winter 2014 | Milan Fashion Week
“There was a goat fur runway this evening at Fendi. Urban Highlander’ marks Silvia Venturini Fendi’s return to a true fashion show for her menswear collection, where luxury made fun. They are showing in their new incredible redone and refurnished luxury show space. Fendi flexed their furry biceps this evening with the ability to capture true “luxury” but still giving the true fashionista something to wear. Their fluffy key rings are already a hit with the “girls”. The show was convincing and well executed. And a welcome surprise to the Milan schedule.” This collections is where quality meets easily wearable luxury. The professional almost colorless pallet was contrasted by it’s…
