ROBERTO CAVALLI SPRING SUMMER 2012 – MILANO FASHION WEEK

Roberto Cavalli evolves the elegance and tailoring of the last collection, freeing the man from the rigour of Winter and dressing him with the freshness and positivity of Summer.
Italian tailoring is enriched with colour, embroidered thread and embellishments.
The jacket is rigorously cut with a close-fitting back, a narrow front with generously proportioned, embroidered lapels.
The shirt is also tailored, made in cotton and enriched with details that give it a less formal, intriguing edge, the pants harmoniously follow the line of the leg. The casual tuxedo suits are illuminated with sashes of embroidered silk. The silhouette enhances the long line of the body.
Authentic masculine tailoring fabrics, such as mohair, grain de poudre and linen/silk, are interpreted through the use of colour and specialised weaving techniques.
The colour palette includes a gradient scale of blue that declines into a purple, and a strong presence of white, with sprinklings of colour that evoke the earth and the sun.
Prints are present as all-over micro-designs, vertical graphics and photographic reinterpretations of specialised leather processing from the archives of Cavalli.
Leather is the protagonist for much of the collection: American inspiration for blazers and jackets made in suede and python with precious tassles, paired with denim and linen in bright, bold colours.

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TRUSSARDI SPRING SUMMER 2012 – MILANO FASHION WEEK

Trussardi men reopen the closet, pack their bags and travel towards Palazzo Trussardi in Milan. Some of them drive vintage cars, some arrive in their BMW Series 5 GT Trussardi, others by taxi from the airport, or in a limousine or Trussardi bicycle. Some arrive alone, some in groups: The Trussardi Boys are all different however all of them share the same timeless elegance.
In the year that Maison del Levriero turns 100 years old, ator archives, the memories, but also the life and habits of the Trussardi family are the vocabulary of the new Spring Summer 2012 menswear collection, designed by Umit Benan. The clothes and travel accessories that wrote the story of Trussardi in the ’80s return in an essential collection, where the simple yet radical icons of history meet with the sensitivity and the taste of the future. Trussardi is a symbol of elegance and becomes a source of inspiration for new generations.
Personality, charisma, passion, and the pioneering spirit of Nicola Trussardi is seen throughout the entire collection.
The Trussardi man loves to travel, and is a citizen of the world that embodies the charm of an all-Italian Dolce Vita. He moves with spontaneity, determination and class in double-breasted outfits withunstructured shoulders that thanks the use of light fabrics like linen and silk evoke relaxed elegance. The high-waisted trousers with pleats fall lightly on the loafers or on classic shoes in precious leather. The single-breasted casual jackets, made in soft leather, are juxtaposed with pants and t-shirt fabrics with micro patterns inspired by the original choices from the historical archives: drawings from the retro touch, tone on tone or contrasting stripes and a kaleidoscopic print that plays with the initial of Trussardi. The Trussardi collection uses vibrant and sophisticated colors: shades of blue, burgundy, chocolate and those of cobalt, cornflower blue, powder pink, peach, salmon and gray. The shapes, materials and colors express a relaxing summer lived with great elegance: each piece is a reinterpretation of a historic piece of clothing and expresses the way of being Trussardi, the lifestyle brand, ready-to-live of Levriero.

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JOHN VARVATOS SPRING SUMMER 2012 – MILANO FASHION WEEK

For Spring/Summer 2012 Collection John Varvatos was inspired by a light, fresh and romantic style. This style was typical of several bands from the seventies including The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and The Who.
The look is soft, nonchalant. Outerwear, tailored pieces, long shirts and knitwear move softly around the body. Nothing is tight; fluid lines and layering suggest a take on style that is both poetic and individual.
Cutaway jackets, fencing-inspired blousons, long dusters and 3/4 length summer coats are precisely-cut, but the absence of linings translate into a new, smooth line.
Lacing detail on collarless coats adds both ease and movement; pin closures and studs in place of sleeve buttons give an unexpected twist. Vest add another layer of ease, with a gentlemanly touch. Had painted roses on suits and jackets are unexpectedly romantic, yet manly.
Shirts meant to be worn outside of trousers as the base of the layered silhouette, collarless painter shirts are pivotal to the whole look. Light but crisp, they create soft contrast when worm underneath the tailored pieces. Tailored pants caress the leg without being body-consciuos.
Fabrics weightless and crisp, colors pure and serene, shades of grey: stone, pearl, dove, steel. Earthy notes of sand, khaki, olive, pure white, a touch of black.

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NICOLE FARHI SPRING SUMMER 2012 – MILANO FASHION WEEK

For Spring Summer 2012 Nicole Farhi is looking forward to the upcoming Olympic Games in London.
A metropolitan collection with a reference to modern sports equipment and a look back to retro ones. This collection is inspired by the cult film Chariots of Fire and images of the Olympics in 1908, also linked to traditional British sports games such as championship rowing, fencing and horseback riding.
Technological innovation, performance and comfort, are applied to formal men’s clothing:ergonomic cuts distinguish the collection. The seams are sealed and fabrics within the classical male wardrobe are treated with new techniques and finishes.
Canvas and linen are paired with a technical jersey for contrasting combinations. The trench coat is re-examined with a double construction so that the jersey is shown. The cricket jersey combines the classic cable stitch with a thermo impression to give a scuba effect. The typical rowing blazer is pinstripped by laser.
The color palette focuses on neutral tones and gray melange. The chalky white fades on chino and khaki, and the blue sugar paper turns to navy and accent is given by shades of lime.

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ERMANNO SCERVINO SPRING SUMMER 2012 – MILANO FASHION WEEK

For summer 2012 the Ermanno Scervino man wears unlined and unstructured tailored suits and jackets with minimalist Prince of Wales check or houndstooth prints or a play of stripes, in a variety of the new soft summer fabrics that naturally follow the shape of the body.
These are alternated with cotton shirt brightened by invisible steel wires or white cardignas in cotton, linen, hemp or raffia, in which the hints of red and light blue carve out of the shapes.
He wears pants with a soft yet fitted cut, even high-waisted. in shaded degradé colors: more formal versions are present with a silk crease with necktie-inspired pea coats.
Wool crepe for tuxedos in blue and white with lapels in silk faille, both single and doublebreasted, to be worn over cotton and cotton/silk pure white bow ties.
Fabrics hats take the place of clutch bags, slip-on shoes in satin, blue canvas, or white a soiled effect, belts and pints turquoise stones.

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DSQUARED2 SPRING SUMMER 2012 – MILANO FASHION WEEK

An American tourist arrives in Europe tagged Dsquared2 and decides to go around the old continent during the summer, a journey with four stops from Scandinavia to London, passing through the sunny island of Mykonos and the magnificent city of Florence. He doesn’t have much luggage but what he does have with him has been carefully chosen. Easy to mix pieces that can be worn in every latitude and temperature.
For his stay in Scandinavia, the Dsquared2 American adopts a sporty look, easily layering multi-colored garments to protect himself from the wind: light waterproof jackets, colorful knitted sweaters and hats, trousers up to the ankle with thick socks and colorful boots.
Change of scenery and wardrobe: the tourist Dsquared2 turns up on the beaches of Mykonos Greece, here he becomes sexy and more summer-like. Exploding colors: hot pants, swim wear, beach towels, caps and colorful flip-flops.
Next stop Florence: the tourist visits the city on a Vespa and takes on a more Italian look, refined and chic tailored suits, double breasted jackets, ankle length pants and handmade leather sandals.
The Dsquared2 traveller reaches London, the last leg of his journey and takes on a more contemporary mod look, neat and stylish, with more of a rock n’roll feel. Skinny silhouettes, studs, leather, and a touch of animal prints ..

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ICEBERG SPRING SUMMER 2012 – MILANO FASHION WEEK

Dandy o Bohèmienne? A boho chic collection to rethink the mode of dress of an urban male with the soul of an artist.
Metropolitan clothes – jackets, pants in cool wool, knit blazers – meet the true artist in the man thanks to silk/cashmeres that take turns with technical fabrics.
Cold colors for this collection ICEBERG S/S 2012: shades of gray, navy, powder blue, plus hints of ocher, orange and cobalt.
Pressed and rumpled looks all with a deep lived-in feel, to create and easy – chic style fine for life in a dynamic, high-energy city.

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FRANKIE MORELLO SPRING SUMMER MEN’S COLLECTION 2012 – MILANO FASHION WEEK

A New York bike messenger in Ivy style: the man for the next Spring / Summer 2012, designed by Maurizio Modica and Pierfrancesco Gigliotti.
No rules: the volumes and sizes of tailored garments separate, accessories urban and sporty -of those who fight in the middle of the traffic jam to survive on a daily basis, beautiful for one’s wardrobe. The most extreme combinations of color: shocking color that meets regimental cuts, traditional necklines and tailoring citations. The designers were inspired by the figure of the metropolitan bike messenger: urban and busy ..

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DIRK BIKKEMBERGS SPORT COUTURE SS 2012 – MILANO FASHION WEEK

For summer 2012, Dirk Bikkembergs athletes dive into water. Thus showing the artistic beauty of a discipline as strict and harmonic as synchronized diving. When more bodies draw lines in the air in masterfully coordinated evolution, we have to admire their extraordinary perfection. And perfection is an art.
From this awareness comes the desire to stage a catwalk on which the protagonist’s body, dressed almost entirely in white, is more important than anything else. White is here to serve as the color of the skin, impeccably tanned and golden in the summer sun. The material chosen for this new collection is the sponge, add the obligatory jersey and an absolute novelty: the neoprene used to make the costumes of swimming champions from around the world. These leaders were born from the creativity of the fashion house of Dirk Bikkembergs, and the revolutionary technology of the X-Glide custom applications developed by Arena.
Dirk Bikkembergs and Arena: fashion and sports come together as the sign of the avant-garde design, for an unprecedented partnership.

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COSTUME NATIONAL HOMME SPRING SUMMER MEN’S COLLECTION 2012 – MILANO FASHION WEEK

Inspired by Rock’n Roll roots. This is a theme that Ennio Capasa has already dealt with in his career, but today he wants to interpret in a completely new way looking towards the future and pushing himself further in research and technological experiments. He used Ultrasound a laser technique that fuses the ends of the fabric without creating thicknesses. The innovative energy form the 1950’s meets the innovative iconic tailoring of Costume made of laser cuts and completely full articles of clothing.

A multitude of shades of Gray, Red, Indian red, Midnight blue, black checkered fantasies , and houndstooth.
Tailored jackets, but reinvented in all its details, shaped and inspired by the biker world, which become even reversible raincoats or blazers.

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