We all know that Milan Fashion Week will deliver a big dose
of glamour from some of fashion’s biggest names; Gucci, Fendi, Moschino,
Versace, Marni, Dolce & Gabbana, the list goes on…. and much as I would
like to write about every show, the day job has a tendency to get in the way. So
I’m dedicating this post to Prada’s AW13 show, which had so many great looks that I
struggled to edit it down to just five!
The show was staged on a shadowy set that screamed film
noir; the perfect backdrop for a steady stream of femme fatales, sporting pencil
skirts and lipstick pouts – their wet, somewhat bedraggled hair and metallic peep
toes giving them an edge and dragging this nostalgic look into the 21st
century.
The strong silhouettes are familiar territory for Prada, and coats are one of the few things I enjoy about winter, so Prada’s were hugely appealing
for me, with bell sleeves, belted waists, neat collars and oversized buttons.
Greys, browns and blacks are obvious winter staples, so it was nice to see them punctuated with emerald green, sugary
pinks and bright reds. Gingham was another playful touch, with candyfloss pink
and white for the girlier-girls amongst us, or my personal favourite – the more muted version that
you can see below. Block colour was also broken up with bold wide stripes in
muted shades of red, mustard yellow and turquoise.
The fabrics ranged from lighter cottons to heavier blanket-like tweeds,
which made for some interesting layering, with long sleeve tees adding a pop of
colour under a more formal dress.
This being Miuccia Prada, an Italian with an appreciation
for all things luxurious, it was no surprise to see fur, particularly a rather cosy-looking chocolate brown coat. If anyone knows of a good faux-fur high street version it
would make a very useful addition to my wardrobe!
Accessories continued the playful retro feel, with over
sized bowling bags and dark, aviator style sunglasses. You never know, AW13
might just be the season that we actually see some winter sun! And if not, we'll just have to hop on a plane and find it elsewhere…
Images from style.com
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