Expand Logomania has been the statement-making look of the moment for more than a few fashion seasons now—with house names (Lanvin! Loewe! Louis Vuitton!) stamped on everything from leather jackets to pantsuits and even one cultish pair of sock ankle boots (hello, Vetements). But today’s Fendi show took the trend into bold new territory at its Fall 2017 menswear show. The Italian fashion house, famous in its own right as an OG purveyor of a certain logo-buckle Baguette, applied its distinctive handwritten script above the neck: “Fendi” was colorfully stenciled on the back of freshly buzzed heads in striking hues of orange and yellow. The fuzzy, textural hairstyle added an idiosyncratic and playful touch to the collection’s branded leopard-print collars, shearling totes, and neck pillows—definitive proof that true fashion fandom can be as much of a party in the front as it is in the back. Expand
Behind the Scenes at Fendi's FW17 Milan Men's Fashion Week Show
With Milan Men’s Fashion Week drawing to close, yesterday saw Luxury Roman house Fendi step up to the catwalk in typically flamboyant style. While many designers have understandably seen fit to mirror in their clothing the gloomy geopolitical zeitgeist of late, Fendi’s message here was all about optimism and defiance. Words like “LOVE,” “BLISS,” and “HOPE” could be read plastered across various garb and accessories, while bold, primary-colored prints appeared throughout a selection of coats and jackets. Usually a showstopper, here, the leopard print designs fell a little flat when held up against the aforementioned. Which speaks volumes. As you might expect from a show of such positivity, the mood backstage was one of pure excitement, and our snapper was on-hand to capture the merriment. Check out the photos above, and then get a second round of street style from Pitti Uomo. Read Full Article
Milan Fashion Week: Fendi, Etro, Billionaire and Dell’Acqua
Hooded parkas with contrasting colour panels, straight trousers, boxy jackets and slightly oversized knitwear belie a nostalgia for the 1970s Impish, boyish looks are permeating the Milan menswear runway this season, and the mood seems to be a search for a simpler past. Hooded parkas with contrasting colour panels, straight trousers, boxy jackets and slightly oversized knitwear belie a nostalgia for the 1970s — a time when, more than one designer has recalled, there was more social protest and less social pressure. Here are some highlights from Monday’s menswear previews for next autumn and winter on the third day of Milan Fashion Week. Fendi The Fendi runway was awash in optimism, and what could be more optimistic than a yellow and blue striped fur shopper? “I want to be optimistic. I have children,” Silvia Venturini Fendi said backstage. The collection was relentlessly upbeat. Mixed and matched fur accents on over coats, like leopard sleeves and striped collars, offered a sense of graphic hi-jinx, as did a red banner reading “Fantastic” up the side of a fur coat. Fendi dotted the garments with uplifting and sometimes ironic messages, from “Love” on the front of head bands to “Bliss” on zipper pulls to “Hope” on the side of a bag and “Trust Fendi” on the front of a sweater. Furry blue slippers read FEN on the right foot and DI on the left. “For me it is not just a logo, it is a history,” the designer said. The silhouette was very simple and sporty, filled with everyday attire mixed more formal pieces. Part of the indulgence was also in the colours, with pink for men, alongside coral, sky blue and yellow. Footwear had a substantial, futuristic feel, with Italian leather shoes with integrated socks, like high-tech soccer cleats. Backstage, Korean popstar Taeyang greeted Fendi, who told him she couldn’t wait to see him on stage wearing pieces from the collection. Soon, he said. Billionaire What the gilded helicopter in the middle runway didn’t convey, the theme song to Dallas did. The Billionaire brand founded by Italian businessman and former Formula One manager Flavio Briatore is relaunching under the creative direction of German designer Philipp Plein, who aims to make it the most exclusive men’s brand in the world. Plein’s team scoured modelling agencies for gray bearded men to play oilmen in his billionaire fantasy. They all wore cowboy hats, boots and tight pants, and walked with a knowing swagger. After that, they had their choice of leather jackets — from short and sporty to long and showy in purple with a fur collar — suede coats and tuxedo jackets. “He is a genius,” Briatore said of the designer after Monday’s preview. “Luxury is a very important niche. It creates jobs.” Briatore’s next date: The inauguration on Friday of his friend, Donald Trump, as president of the United States. The Italian businessman said he leaves for Washington on Tuesday. Alessandro Dell’Acqua While some designers embrace social media, Alessandro Dell’Acqua is using the latest collection for the No 21 brand to issue a reminder that there is more to life. The Italian designer sought inspiration in the 1970s for a simpler approach to life, but also as an era when protest movements found their voice. Dell’Acqua is not alone in the fashion community for thinking such a moment is again upon us, as he considers the world’s political landscape. “I was inspired by images of marches and demonstrations of the 1970s. I was interested in the freedom of that era. That protest movement, which was very important then, has been lost today,” Dell’Acqua said backstage. Dressing, he said, was also more free-spirited. He made that point with Nordic-style sweaters with the decorative trim left half finished, to underline that sometimes there are better things to do. He approached the collection through a free association. Pea coats closed with ribbons. Jackets mixed military camouflage patterns with more civilian stripes and checks, recalling the days when returning soldiers protested the Vietnam War. Thick sweaters included panels from tailored shirts. Hoods underlined the youthful appeal. “It is not that with this collection, I can change the world. But I think it is important that young people get the message and start to protest, and not just watch social networks,” the designer said. Etro The Etro man is descending from a mountain after a long a mystical climb. The fantastical collection shown on Monday in Milan represented a transition into the spiritual world with rich velvety fabrics, deep meditative shades of purple, red and turquoise, and easy silhouettes from kimono coats to parachute pants to Highlander kilts. The opening look was a rich printed velvet suit with an elongated jacket and loose trousers with elasticised ankles. It was finished off with eyewear that included a third lens for the inner eye. The collection “is tied to the sacredness of nature and the dimensions of the mountains,” designer Kean Etro said backstage. The Etro motif of the season included a series of bears, wolves and bucks with psychedelic floral antlers that appeared on backs, pockets and interior linings. Technical hiking boots with colourful accents and hiking backpacks with small chanting bells completed the looks. The collection finished with models carrying a series of paisley printed skis and snowboards.
Behind the Scenes at Fendi's FW17 Milan Men's Fashion Week Show
With Milan Men’s Fashion Week drawing to close, yesterday saw Luxury Roman house Fendi step up to the catwalk in typically flamboyant style. While many designers have understandably seen fit to mirror in their clothing the gloomy geopolitical zeitgeist of late, Fendi’s message here was all about optimism and defiance. Words like “LOVE,” “BLISS,” and “HOPE” could be read plastered across various garb and accessories, while bold, primary-colored prints appeared throughout a selection of coats and jackets. Usually a showstopper, here, the leopard print designs fell a little flat when held up against the aforementioned. Which speaks volumes. As you might expect from a show of such positivity, the mood backstage was one of pure excitement, and our snapper was on-hand to capture the merriment. Check out the photos above, and then get a second round of street style from Pitti Uomo. Read Full Article
Milan Fashion Week: Fendi, Etro, Billionaire and Dell’Acqua
Hooded parkas with contrasting colour panels, straight trousers, boxy jackets and slightly oversized knitwear belie a nostalgia for the 1970s Impish, boyish looks are permeating the Milan menswear runway this season, and the mood seems to be a search for a simpler past. Hooded parkas with contrasting colour panels, straight trousers, boxy jackets and slightly oversized knitwear belie a nostalgia for the 1970s — a time when, more than one designer has recalled, there was more social protest and less social pressure. Here are some highlights from Monday’s menswear previews for next autumn and winter on the third day of Milan Fashion Week. Fendi The Fendi runway was awash in optimism, and what could be more optimistic than a yellow and blue striped fur shopper? “I want to be optimistic. I have children,” Silvia Venturini Fendi said backstage. The collection was relentlessly upbeat. Mixed and matched fur accents on over coats, like leopard sleeves and striped collars, offered a sense of graphic hi-jinx, as did a red banner reading “Fantastic” up the side of a fur coat. Fendi dotted the garments with uplifting and sometimes ironic messages, from “Love” on the front of head bands to “Bliss” on zipper pulls to “Hope” on the side of a bag and “Trust Fendi” on the front of a sweater. Furry blue slippers read FEN on the right foot and DI on the left. “For me it is not just a logo, it is a history,” the designer said. The silhouette was very simple and sporty, filled with everyday attire mixed more formal pieces. Part of the indulgence was also in the colours, with pink for men, alongside coral, sky blue and yellow. Footwear had a substantial, futuristic feel, with Italian leather shoes with integrated socks, like high-tech soccer cleats. Backstage, Korean popstar Taeyang greeted Fendi, who told him she couldn’t wait to see him on stage wearing pieces from the collection. Soon, he said. Billionaire What the gilded helicopter in the middle runway didn’t convey, the theme song to Dallas did. The Billionaire brand founded by Italian businessman and former Formula One manager Flavio Briatore is relaunching under the creative direction of German designer Philipp Plein, who aims to make it the most exclusive men’s brand in the world. Plein’s team scoured modelling agencies for gray bearded men to play oilmen in his billionaire fantasy. They all wore cowboy hats, boots and tight pants, and walked with a knowing swagger. After that, they had their choice of leather jackets — from short and sporty to long and showy in purple with a fur collar — suede coats and tuxedo jackets. “He is a genius,” Briatore said of the designer after Monday’s preview. “Luxury is a very important niche. It creates jobs.” Briatore’s next date: The inauguration on Friday of his friend, Donald Trump, as president of the United States. The Italian businessman said he leaves for Washington on Tuesday. Alessandro Dell’Acqua While some designers embrace social media, Alessandro Dell’Acqua is using the latest collection for the No 21 brand to issue a reminder that there is more to life. The Italian designer sought inspiration in the 1970s for a simpler approach to life, but also as an era when protest movements found their voice. Dell’Acqua is not alone in the fashion community for thinking such a moment is again upon us, as he considers the world’s political landscape. “I was inspired by images of marches and demonstrations of the 1970s. I was interested in the freedom of that era. That protest movement, which was very important then, has been lost today,” Dell’Acqua said backstage. Dressing, he said, was also more free-spirited. He made that point with Nordic-style sweaters with the decorative trim left half finished, to underline that sometimes there are better things to do. He approached the collection through a free association. Pea coats closed with ribbons. Jackets mixed military camouflage patterns with more civilian stripes and checks, recalling the days when returning soldiers protested the Vietnam War. Thick sweaters included panels from tailored shirts. Hoods underlined the youthful appeal. “It is not that with this collection, I can change the world. But I think it is important that young people get the message and start to protest, and not just watch social networks,” the designer said. Etro The Etro man is descending from a mountain after a long a mystical climb. The fantastical collection shown on Monday in Milan represented a transition into the spiritual world with rich velvety fabrics, deep meditative shades of purple, red and turquoise, and easy silhouettes from kimono coats to parachute pants to Highlander kilts. The opening look was a rich printed velvet suit with an elongated jacket and loose trousers with elasticised ankles. It was finished off with eyewear that included a third lens for the inner eye. The collection “is tied to the sacredness of nature and the dimensions of the mountains,” designer Kean Etro said backstage. The Etro motif of the season included a series of bears, wolves and bucks with psychedelic floral antlers that appeared on backs, pockets and interior linings. Technical hiking boots with colourful accents and hiking backpacks with small chanting bells completed the looks. The collection finished with models carrying a series of paisley printed skis and snowboards.
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