Prada Fall/Winter 2015 Womenswear Review | Milan Fashion Week

Elegant sixties inspired tailoring with a futuristic twist made everyone swoon at the Prada AW15 RTW Womenswear collection. Miuiccia Prada, the fashion brand’s designer, helped bring a whole new meaning to dressing up in your mother's expensive designer frocks.

Only the delicate tip-tap of a model walking out of the metallic box, with a futuristic Ping-Pong styled tune playing peacefully in the background was to be heard. Looking youthful and innocently girlish, all dressed in wonderfully pastel coloured baby doll prom dresses and vintage tweed trouser suits, whilst having very cute and ever so charming high ponytails; adorned by a rhinestone flower clip.

An impactful colour pallet. Soft shades of peach, green, periwinkle blue and bubble-gum pink were dominant in the dynamic collection. Almost like looking ever-so-carefully inside a box of deliciously tasteful macaroons, which inevitably gave off a very innocent and childlike feel. This was also shown with the models make-up, very minimal yet meticulously precise in detail. A hint of a blush, a nude lip and just a smudge of a peach coloured eye-shadow to define the eye, embeds the youthful and playful theme.

Accessories played a large part in Prada’s collection, adding a subtle and polished sophistication to the garments. Oversized embellished crystal broaches in the shape of cute flower stems, playful hair clips carefully holding the model's high-raised ponytails, elongated pastel coloured evening gloves, and shoulder-bows, added a sense of wearing your mother's rather large and vintage embellishments with your school dress. They helped bring Miuccia’s powerful creations to life, adding a timeless opulence and very modern twist to a vintage-feel collection.

The bold use of ethnic diversity was also apparent in the show. Miuccia has been criticised strongly for her previous shows due to casting all-white models to wear her collections. However casting newcomers Lineisy Montero and Aya Jones (above), which were the clear standouts at the show, alongside Mica Arganaraz was a perfect move.

Ms Prada got this collection flawlessly right, taking the fashion brand to a whole new, bittersweet level. A cleverly played juxtaposition compared to the brands last highly praised collection, which was romantically dark and mysterious, a world away from the sickly sweet princess themed pieces. The final impression was of timeless elegance and was a clear standout of Milan Fashion week. How darling!

 

 

 

 

Moschino Fall/Winter 2015 Menswear Review | London Fashion Week

A mystical winter wonderland was certainly embedded within Moschino's recent AW15 Menswear collection. A snow-filled backdrop, faux snow descending beautifully onto the runway, and models being adorned by primitive and exotic furs. All these components were added to create a beautifully-chilly mise-en-scene.

Moschino’s creative director, Jeremy Scott, certainly had no qualms regarding the casting for his show. Perfectly sculptured physics were a must for the models, with a multitude of muscled males marching down the runway with their buff, bare chests and strong, muscled legs confidently on display, whilst being draped in exotic furs and untamed fur snow boots.

Jeremy always brings intensity and exuberance to his runways, and the energy for this show was apparent, with cleverly-witty anecdote jumpers and t-shirts stating, “I had nothing to wear so I put on this Moschino T-shirt.” Scott took contrasting to extreme, dressing fashion darling, Jourdan Dunn, in a Moschino labelled bikini, snow boots and a golden fur-lined hooded jacket. The collections use of fur, zebra, and leopard pieces matched with intense coloured patchwork cardigans, which were paired with a beige undertone, all added to this feel. He certainly brought the sun to the strong winter vibes.

The collection was scintillatingly magical and fastidiously detailed, showing Jeremy’s meticulous eye and his strong ascendance in the fashion industry. The only thing that was evidently missing from the show was Santa Clause himself.

the 'it' girls of 2014

If you’ve watched the comedy-drama film, ‘Devil Wears Prada’ adapted from the popular book of the same name by Lauren Weisberger, you might think you withhold great prescience when it comes to the future of the ever-exciting fashion world. A film which vividly showcases the drastic and competitive industry in around 90 minutes. The fashion world guarantees very few long-jeopardy careers, models are just as disposable as last nights leftover dinner, with girls being replaced each season as the new 'It' girl. However this year, five women cemented their careers within modelling, stamping their very expensive, designer heels and bellowing "I am here to stay!" (Not literally but you catch my drift!) Here are the five women that gallivanted from one fashion show to the next and became the envy of every rising model by landing the crème de la crème of campaigns last year.

 

5. Sasha Luss

With hair as white as snow and a jawline even Sasha Pivovarova would be envious of, Sasha Luss has truly captivated the modelling world this year. Although the Russian beauty has been modelling since 2007, this year was definitely the year that cemented Sasha's status in fashion. Sasha impressed designer Raf Simmons and became the face of Dior, as well as bagging campaigns for Versace, Lanvin and Chanel. She was also handpicked by Steven Miesel for the 2015 Pirelli calendar. She will soon be held in the same ranks as fellow Russian supermodels: Natasha Poly, Sasha Pivovarova and Natalia Vodianova!

                                

 

 

4. Saskia De Brauw

Androgynous beauty, Saskia De Brauw, has made an entire career from her sexual ambiguity and her edgy, high fashion look. Proving fashion has no expiry date, the 33 year old had a very impressive year, gracing five top covers as well as accumulating five campaigns, including Louis Vuitton and Moschino; where she modelled alongside icons: Linda Evangelista, Karen Elson and Carolyn Murphy. Quintessentially Danish charm and a short and perfectly-styled pixie cut has kept top designers rebooking Saskia each year.

3. Anna Ewers
Anna's burgeoning career went from strength-to-strength this year. A model famed for evoking the stunning 70s model, Brigitt Bardott, famous pin-up look. Anna has impressed the elite of the fashion industry. Steven Miesel, Mert& Marcus and Alexander Wang have been some of the big names that have celebrated working with the German model, which inevitably helped her land eight major campaigns, including the prestigious Prada campaign. Baby Bardott was also one of the favourites of SS15, walking in 42 shows last season, including Marc Jacobs, Chanel and Valentino. The Bardott reign is certainly not holding up!

2. Amanda Murphy

Chicago born Amanda has become a major player within the modelling world, a girl who was fully embraced by iconic photographer, Steven Miesel, shooting two back-to-back Italian Vogue covers. She has become a force to be reckoned with due to her strong, classical symmetry features and unique look, which inexplicably transfix both designers and fashion followers. Amanda landed six major campaigns including: Prada, Celine, Bottega Veneta and Hugo Boss. She also smashed SS15 Paris fashion week, walking 12 prime shows including: Chanel, Celine, Stella McCartney and Dior.

 

1. Julia Nobis

This year was a remarkable one for Sydney-born fashion model, Julia Nobis. The nympth beauty served up a euphonic buffet of major campaigns this year including: Dior, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Givenchy, as well as gracing two Italian Vogue covers! The rising star may have only been discovered in 2009 but is well on her way to becoming one of Australia’s supers, due to her soaring popularity with the industry's elite. Julia has become a sine-qua-non for previous fashion weeks, being highly in-demand for top designers; she walked an impressive 34 shows last season, as well as closing seven!