Milan Fashion Week SS13

Fashion ecstasy continues on to Milan, Italy as we see designers transform their passion into works of art and trendsetting fashion. Here is a look at the trends forecast this city’s designers had to offer in their wares.

Fuchsia. While Pastels whispered on the runways of London Fashion Week, Fuchsia let out a glorious roar on the catwalks of Gucci, Ports 1961 and Versace.

Gucci ss13

Mini Hemlines. Models with legs for miles slunk down the runways of Emporio Armani, Moschino and Prada in the most deliciously short skirted dresses, lace and leather shorts and micro minis.

Moschino ss13

Flower Power. Flowers are very much in bloom and not in London. Flower power ruled the runways of Bottega Veneta, Trussardi and Antonio Marras  showing its staying power as a trend.

Bottega Veneta ss13

Swinging 60s. We saw a return to the 60s from Moschino, Fendi, and Versace as dresses shimmered and shone on the runways reminiscent of the 60s disco balls. 

Fendi ss13

Mesh. Peek-a-boo mesh inserts graced the ensembles of  Bottega Venetta, Pucci and Versus on the Milan Fashion Week runways.

Versus ss13

Lace. The most feminine of of materials, lace adorned slinky dresses in an assortment of colors graced Alberta Ferreti, Emmano Scervino, Versace and Fendi catwalks.

Versace ss13

Stripes. A trend that began in New York has made its way on to the runways of Milan Fashion Week in both vertical and horizontal bold lines of colour in creations from Dolce and Gabbana, Etro, Moschino and Fendi.

Dolce and Gabbana ss13

Beading. Sequins and intricate beading wove their way onto the most glamorous of dresses and gowns at Alberta Ferreti, Missoni and Roberto Cavalli to give the shimmer and glitter that is every girl’s addiction.

Roberto Cavalli ss13

Dots. Big and small splotches of colour slowly made their way onto the runway in the collections of Marni, Antonio Marras, Jil Sander and Missoni making them one of the trends to watch out for.

Antonio Marras ss13

Palazzo Pants. Loose and breezy, palazzo pants billowed their way down the catwalks of Etro, Emilio Pucci, and Genny in an assortment of colors.

Emilio Pucci ss13

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Hair Accessories.

It is often said that hair is a woman’s crowning glory and it is with that sentiment that there are so many hair accessories to pull off the polished look. Here’s what’s hot where hair accessories are concerned.
Hair Flowers. Think Niecy Nash’s signature flower and you’ve got the look. These come in an assortment of colors and add the finishing touch to a hairstyle. Flowers look very chic adorning an afro.

Niecy Nash with her signature hair flower.

Hair Bows. Hair bows are the cutest thing especially small ones but if you want not only statement making one, then big is definitely the way to go.

Lady Gaga wearing a bow made out of hair.

Headbands/Alice Bands. One of the most popular in hair accessories. Easy to wear and available in an assortment of colors, designs and all shapes and sizes.

Dolce and Gabbana runway headbands.

Ribbons. Ribbons are the go to option for those who hate the feel and dig of a headband on the head. A ribbon can be styled into a bow for a change instead of the conventional tie around the head.

Floppy bows made out of hair ribbons

Fascinators.  There is nothing as fascinating as a fascinator sitting atop someone’s head. They are certainly good to look at and get all the attention they deserve. Fascinators are usually worn to parties especially weddings and not the club.

Kate Middleton in a Fascinator.

For tips about headbands, check out a post we did here.

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