For Marni‘s Resort 2014, designer Consuelo Castiglioni created looks that beautifully displayed different degrees of sophistication for the modern woman. There were several belted looks, in contrasting ribbons, that ranged from relaxed to tailored ensembles. There were also shorts in the collection, including bermuda style, which is a great alternative to a skirt. But my favorite has […]
For Fall, Even With Quirks Under Restraint, Marni Still Made An Impact
Normally, when it comes to Marni, you usually think about shapes, pattern + color, that contour a woman’s personality rather than her body, but for their RTW Fall 2013 collection, designer Consuelo Castiglioni took to a whole new approach. This time, texture took center stage with lots of fur, tweeds + leather. At times, some of […]
The Maison Martin Margiela For H&M Capsule Collection Confirms A Lot Of People Are Not Ready For Wearable Art
(photo: H&M) Now you might think, ‘Where does she get off?’ – after all, the collection was (and still is, but we’ll get to that) being sold at H&M, where disposable fashion trends flourish – but this is Maison Martin Margiela. True, a lot of people had problems with the extraordinarily high price tags attached […]
Form, Pattern & Texture Play Well Together In The Marni RTW Spring 2013 Collection
Designer Consuelo Castiglioni demonstrated calculated restraint with hints of whimsy for the Marni RTW Spring 2013 collection. You can never expect to be disappointed by Marni and for Spring, you’re urged to play ‘dress-up’ with an array of silhouettes, textures and a few patterns to choose from. (photos: Piero Cristaldi) Marni’s RTW Spring 2013 collection included, […]