Pringle of Scotland Spring 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
New Beginnings–The is air was fresh and warm this season at Pringle of Scotland. Knits outlive the winter as designer Alistair Carr intends to shake things up with his debut menswear collection as the newly appointed design director of the luxury house. Revisiting the heritage of the Scottish knitwear company, ribbed knits in lightweight cashmere and classic argyle sweaters were reinvented for the 21st century with the pairing of cargo pants for an active and functional outing. Marking a new modern beginning, highly button suits, ribbed turtlenecks and sporty neoprene footwear were decorated with acid hues scattered throughout the impactful collection.
Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Acres of Luxury–Although form and fit were relaxed at Salvatore Ferragamo, Massimiliano Giornetti’s strong sense of masculinity remained firmly intact. The show opened with a field of neutral beige, peach and white, slowly progressing into suits of midnight blue and everest green. The ease of coloration transitioned into the loose and relaxed silhouette of utilitarian jackets with subtle zipper detailing, chunky cardigans and carefree trousers. The driving force of the collection was the acres of ultra luxe fabrications of linen, textured knits and lightweight cotton, while frayed straw hats and casual espadrilles added the signature finesse of the Italian-label.
Prada Spring 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Prada Squares Off–Miuccia Prada looks to the game of golf for a youthful spring outing. Capturing the eye with bold retro prints and stud adornments, Prada once again creates a world that is wholly her own. Outside floral prints and the ample clutch, relaxed checked suits provide the necessary grounding to a season of editorial-ready pieces, ranging from fantastic shoes and cropped jackets to great hat accessories.
Bottega Veneta Spring 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Graphic Paradise–Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier uses the season as his canvas, tackling relaxed, chic wrinkle-prone garments with a vast color palette and delightful prints. From the inspiring look of paints and patterns melding together to a tongue in cheek notion of what is proper, the Bottega Veneta man grabs hold of next year’s spring with a distinct vision. Blending an undeniable focus on function with the merits of great design and a visual draw, the collection is sure to influence mood boards and spring wardrobes alike.
Neil Barrett Spring 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Generation Rebel–Neil Barrett turned the dial up on the cool factor for his spring 2012 collection. Always innovative with fabrics and executions, his latest offerings were of no exception. Trousers, cropped and pleated came in graphic static prints and a simulated hounds tooth pattern while military trench coats were updated with leather paneled sleeves. Raging with punk and a nonchalant attitude, leather vests and bomber jackets were paired with graphic tees for a casual outing, completed by cutout boots.
Jil Sander Spring 2012 | Milan Fashion Week
Raf’s Prerogative –Maintaining a dark color palette save for the rare spots of color, Raf Simons took Jil Sander to an experimental period for his latest showing. Sporting slicked hair and donning minimal silhouettes, Simons’ creatures walked the runway in a lineup separates and accessories that were marked by the reptile. Somewhat unsettling yet nevertheless intriguing, a severe look for the season made for another delightful Jil Sander collection. Among strong prints as well as shapes, easy knits and shorting ensembles prevailed with pvc outerwear making an appearance, contributing to an playfully artificial outset for the new spring season.
adrien sahores
Adrien Sahores had his breakout season in Spring/Summer 2010. He was an exclusive for Prada and walked for Givenchy, Raf Simons and even opened for Lanvin. He appeared in Prada’s Spring/Summer 2010 campaign and film, First Spring. Adrien has also starred in campaigns for Lanvin, Black Barrett by Neil Barrett and Yves Saint Laurent.
