One word can sum up the entire spring/summer 2012 catwalk shows so far, and that word is optimism. Everything is bright and sunny, light and airy, jolly and upbeat, go-getting and fun. You get the picture. Yellow is the colour of Spring 2012, and if a floral print is not your thing, god help you.
The main thing about Milan, was, well it was very Italian. Molto Italiano. Looking at Pucci, Gucci, Cavalli, Dolce with their big bouncy haired models, exuberant prints and multiple-colours, there was no where else in the world you could be. And, as this is a season of optimism, the Italian designers were ten times more jolly about it than London and New York was.
Well, apart from Prada, Jil Sander, and Marni the triumverate of thoughtful greatness that resides in the city. Without further ado, here is my top ten which veers away from that Molto Italiano vibe focusing on Fashion. Amazingly there is only one dress - its all about separates in fashion these days.
Divine Arizona Muse at Marni. Love the craft and layering.
No 21 by Alessandro dell'Acqua. All over print but done in cool way.
Sporty, youthful and feminine chic by Christopher Kane for Versus
Dolce Gabbana, just beautiful no matter how you look at it
Pucci's only beam of cloistered purity in a show of steamy prints
Fashion's man of the moment Raf Simons at Jil Sander asked the Picasso family for permission to use this face - taken from some of the artist's pottery - for this sweater which is top of my wish list for SS12
This Jil Sander look by Raf Simons is perfection itself. Love this neon paisley.
Guipure lace embroidered coat in a colour clash last seen on my childhood duvet cover at Prada.
Prada, taking it to the limit in its uniquely cerebral way. What may jar with you now will trranslate to gold in the shops next Spring. Trust.
You can't do Milano without some Mr Lagerfeld at Fendi. This outfit is luxe and relaxed
All photos by Catwalking.com
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