Versace SS 12 at MFW

Miuccia gave us cars, Donatella gave us creatures of the underworld. Star fish, sea horses and more embellished on clothes, were glistening and giving an amazing effect. It's needles to say the show was spectacular. The gowns were quite simple in cut, yet stunning thanks to their intricate detailing. Perfect for red carpet events.
But let's start at the beginning. There were great shorts, tops and jackets all covered in studs with the same theme. Versace got inspired by the sea and the result is fresh, sexy and oh so covetable. The colour palette consists of mainly white and gold, but also black and some pastel blue and yellow (not so big in Milan but it's still there).
Although there is lots of longer lengths when it comes to skirts and dresses, the tops are often cropped - a trend that seems to be big in Milan( see Prada and more), so there really is no excuse not to tone up. But if it's for clothes like this, it should be a good motivation. I loved the collection so much, I think it's fair to say it was one of my favourites this season so far. Can't wait for spring now and let's not forget there will be the Versace X H&M collaboration before (yay) but that's for another story.
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Prada SS 12 at Milan Fashion Week

Italian fashion at its best. Yes, you could say that after the Prada show (I bet many editors and buyers did) and you'd be right. There were few slightly shapeless jackets and coats I didn't like, but let's concentrate on the positives!
I loved the collection! I loved how some outfits were quite simple just accessorised well with some great jewellery and accessories and the overall effect was perfect. I loved that it was full of separates that will just fit easily into your wardrobe and give it a new lease of life. I even loved the cropped tops. Yes ladies! Time to start working on those abs as according to Miuccia, it's time to bare. Sometimes we have to suffer for fashion and in this case it's so worth it.
Also the lady who always comes with something new, gave us cars for new season. Yes you heard right. I'm taking bettings on how many magazines there will be with a car print on cover.
We're only three days into Milan Fashion Week and we've already seen some strong trends. I can't wait to see what Miuccia has in store for Miu Miu and of course the other designers will bring. Make sure to follow me for the best of it all. You can also keep updated on my twitter account ( www.twitter.com/adelastylefile ) and FB page about the latest info.
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D&G SS 12 at Milan Fashion Week

The sad news is, today's collection of D&G was their last ever. It's going to become a part of Dolce and Gabbanna. The good news is, they finished on a high note. It was without a doubt their best D&G show. It was youthful, it was colourful, it was fun.
There were a lot of printed scarves, tied around as skirts, tops, even vertiginous wedges, that I'm dying to own. On the opposite there were flat gold sandals (just as good) with flowing maxi dresses and flowing hair. Earrings and necklaces were big, clutches either oversized or very tiny. And the colours. There were lots of them, in clashing prints, all looking summery. Let's hope the weather will be with us next year.
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Gucci SS 12 at Milan Fashion Week

Gucci or more correctly Tom Ford for Gucci, is why I started loving fashion so much, that I knew I needed to be involved somehow. Then he left and I was devastated. Along came Frida Giannini and I wasn't impressed. Not for a while anyway. But it all changed few seasons ago and then she really got me on her side with her last two collections (before yesterday's one).
This year the famous Italian brand celebrates their 90th anniversary and what a way to mark the occasion! Giannini showed us a collection with a true spirit of Gucci. Sexy, glamorous, powerful - for sophisticated women who know what they want and aren't afraid to get it. I have to admit I wasn't that keen on the first few look but then it came. The sparkle, the sexy cuts, great accessories. Main colours were white, black and gold (always a hit with me) and green. Just look at the green python handbag, it looks so luxurious yet perfect for every day. I like the pants with buttons at the bottom - nice detailing. And the boxy jackets - perfection.
The collection had a 1920s feel with all the drop waist dresses and fringing yet it was modern and desirable. So well done again to Frida and happy 90th to Gucci. To many more!
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(Photo: Style.com)

Trends from LFW

There were too many shows to cover at LFW, and one was better than the other one. I picked few that I think really needed to be mentioned and over the following months will review some more that I liked. For now I'm going to wrap up LFW and concentrate on great Italian fashion ( Milan Fashion Week has started today with Gucci show at 3pm, which I'm dying to watch on live stream (thanks heavens for them)).
But before I do that I want to point out few trends from the past week that I liked and expect we see a lot of next season. London is a lot about prints, we have people like Mary Katranzou and Peter Pilotto playing around with digital prints and Pilotto's take on volume caught my attention too.
I'm a sucker for animal prints and the python version by Mr. Henry Holland was awesome. Antonio Berardi's show was breathtaking and will definitely get back to it, but for now look at those jewelled pants. I need a pair in my life!
And Holly Fulton definitely can't be forgotten. I love her playful take on fashion and her cheerful clothing.
And of course there's so much more. But for now that's all and don't forget to let me know what shows you loved the most.
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python print at House of Holland
Embellished pants at Antonio Berardi
Volume and prints at Peter Pilotto
Cheerful clothing at Holly Fulton

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Giles SS 12 at LFW

The Womenswear part of London Fashion Week is over for another year (it's menswear day today) and what a week it has been! We've seen some great shows and it's hard to pick the favourite. One of the highlights would definitely have to be Giles though. It had pieces that wouldn't be out of place at couture week. The exquisite collection was Giles at his best. I loved the feather detailing and stunning embroidery, digital prints of swans that I bet will be HUGE next season, laser cut outs and much much more. It seemed full of contradictions. There were outfits that looked so delicate, fragile even and other powerful and maybe dangerous. The white, red and black swan headpieces added to the drama. The cuts, the draping, everything was just perfect. Way to go Giles Deacon!
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Todd Lynn SS12 at LFW

All the crazy prints and bursts of colour can sometimes be too much. And maybe that's not your thing at all. But do not despair as London Fashion Week is not just about that. Todd Lynn saves the day with his collection for men and women, that is simpler but just as cool. Great wearable pieces, with amazing draping and cuts. You'll want it all. Canadian born Lynn is known for his androgynous pieces and this show showed well how you can borrow from your man's wardrobe.
The colour palette is more sober with mostly beige, black, charcoal and blue. There's no shortage of originality though with interesting detailing, cut ous and finishing touches like raw edges. All topped off with probably the highest shoes of this LFW by Christian Louboutin.
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