Adorning the sunglasses of ASU glamour girls across campus are the logos of Prada, Versace and Dolce and Gabbana. Though the clothes from these luxurious brands may not be financially accessible for you to wear, they are still the greats that we can look to for incredible trends and uncanny visual displays of style. Milan fashion week showed off the spring 2008 lines of these three incredible ready-to-wear collections.
I started with Dolce and Gabbana, where every outfit was truly a work of art. The collection opened with a variety of loose pants and dresses in black or white; it was looking like it would be a typical assortment of basics. But then, the materials changed to billowing, wrapped tulles and elegant brocade prints. Splashes of color gradually emerged, looking literally like the fabrics were adorned with a painter’s brushstrokes. Every piece was different from the one before it, though the colors and prints had an evident flow into one another. The most breathtaking dresses were those of pure fantasy; gathered full-skirt tulle concoctions in chartreuse, ultramarine and mahogany. Barbie’s got nothing on these dark, creampuff gowns with underlying black tulle layers and an asymmetrical bodice. They are so outrageous that you shouldn’t expect to see them in stores anytime soon, but you should definitely dare to dream about making a grand entrance in one!
Versace was next on my list. Donatella has since subdued herself from the over-the top acid neon colors and tiny spandex dresses of 2003, but the line’s over-the-top glamour lingers on. The spring collection started in clingy and shiny nude mini dresses. Belted coats and jackets in camel leather followed, all paired with the high-waist short that is turning out to be a big trend for spring. The colors and textures moved orderly through the spectrum, from nude to black and from shiny and matte. The obvious 1970’s vibe came through in the relaxed fits of the pants and the comfortable, moveable shape of every piece. I saw something for every type of woman, though the sexy Versace shape that the line is notorious for was obvious. The style bar was raised during this show; it is evident that each bold-colored gown in the last ten looks will surely be worn by lovely singers and actresses during the 2008 awards season.
Rounding out my Italian favorites was the collection from Prada, also with a 1970’s inspired presentation. From the gingham prints and piping on the dresses to the interesting flutter sleeves and wraparound collars on blouses, the odd mix made sense. With extremely wide leg pants, tunic sweaters and the colored and patterned tights that Prada is known for, there were a variety of eclectic colors and swirling, artsy prints. With a surprise from every look, there is no denying that Prada is meant for an innovative and forward-looking customer. Hard edges were adorned with soft chiffons, and blinding gold metallic skirts were added to light plaids. Tiny buttons redefined the shapes of long sweaters that would look extraordinary if toned down with jeans; the printed dresses that could add a special something interesting to the office.
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