Gucci Fall 2009 RTW
Gucci’s Frida Giannini turned out a collection inspired by the 80s model Tina Chow and the “glittering, glamorous time, when going out was a way of life” she represented. Of her collection Giannini also noted “This is a collection for a dangerous woman…She’s a tough woman. She’s not shy. She wants to stand out.”
Moschino A/W 2009
Loving Moschino’s latest collection which was refreshingly void of the strong 80s references seen in so many collections this season. Continue reading for more runway photos.
Superga for Spring
My favorite sneakers! Navy cotton drill plimsolls, $51 from My-Wardrobe.com
Emporio Armani
One of my favorite collections from Milan so far is Emporio Armani, which reminds me of a 70s, Jane Birkin-ish school girl. Continue reading for runway photos.
Dasha Zhukova to Edit Pop Magazine
Russian socialite Dasha Zhukova has been named the new editor-in-chief of the style magazine Pop. Zhukova is the co-founder of the fashion label Kova&T and last year opened the Garage for Contemporary Culture art gallery in Moscow. She will be replacing Katie Grand, who left Pop last year to start her own magazine with Conde Nast and took most of her editorial staff with her. In addition to hiring Zhukova, Pop has taken on an editorial board to help oversee the publication and includes names such as the artist and filmmaker Sam Taylor-Wood, fashion icon Daphne Guinness, and art director Julia Restoin Roitfeld. The first issue of the new Pop will be released in September.
Brunello Cucinelli Fall 2009
Italian designer Brunello Cucinelli showcased his autumn-winter 2009 collection at his Milan showroom earlier this week.
