Ana’s Picks: Best Looks of Milan FW Day 5

Trussardi

Trussardi S/s 2017. Image NOWFASHION

Laura Biagiotti

Laura Biagiotti 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Maurizio Pecoraro

Maurizio Pecoraro S/s 2017. Image NOWFASHION

Dsquared²

Dsquared² S/s 2017. Image THEIMPRESSION.COM

Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo S/s 2017. Image BUSINESSOFFASHION.COM

Marni

Marni S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Arthur Arbesser

Arthur Arbesser S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Giada

Giada S/s 2017. Image WWD/caption]

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Giada S/s 2017. Image WWD

Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana S/s 2017. Image BUSINESSOFFASHION.COM

MGSM

MGSM S/s 2017. Image BUSINESSOFFASHION.COM

Stella Jean

Stella Jean S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Missoni

Missoni S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Ana’s Picks: Best Looks of Milan FW Day 4

Ermanno Scervino

Ermanno Scervino S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Antonio Marras

Antonio Marras S/s 2017. Image BUSINESSOFFASHION.COM

Gabriele Colangelo

Gabriele Colangelo S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Aquilano.Rimondi

Aquilano.Rimondi S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Vivetta

Vivetta S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.IT

Simonetta Ravizza

Simonetta Ravizza S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Agnona

Agnona S/s 2017. Image BUSINESSOFFASHION.COM

Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Philosohpy di Loernzo Serafini

Philosohpy di Loernzo Serafini S/s 2017. Image THEIMPRESSION.COM

Cividini

Cividini S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Au Jour Le Jour

Au Jour Le Jour S/s 2017. Image WWD

Jil Sander

Jil Sander S/s 2017. Image BUSINESSOFFASHION.COM

Blumarine

Blumarine S/s 2017. Image NOWFASHION

BlumarineS/s 2017. Image NOWFASHION

Blumarine S/s 2017. Image NOWFASHION

Chiara Ferragni

Chiara Ferragni S/s 2017. Image FOOTWEARNEWS.COM

Bally

Bally S/s 2017. Image BALLY

SIDEWALK SAUNTER

Sexy day wear at the Milan s/s 2017 shows. Image - Phil Oh for vogue.com

Sexy club wear at the Milan s/s 2017 shows

It’s the end of the S/S 2017 shows in Milan and apart from all of the mesmerizing fashion that has been seen on the runways, the street style has also been amazing! I’ve said before that you can’t beat Italian style for it’s cool sexiness and this fashion week has proved that.

Chiara Ferragni in an amazing sheer Roberto Cavalli gown, showing it off as something so beautiful should be. She looks amazing.
Image - instagram.com

Chiara Ferragni in Roberto Cavalli.
Image – instagram.com

A pair of great jeans and a well fitting blazer really need to be in every man’s wardrobe. The off white shirt works perfectly with the blazer’s colour, while this gent’s accessories complete his look perfectly.
Image – thesartorealist.com

The ladies definitely won the Milan style game and have taken over this week’s Sidewalk Saunter. From fine gowns to sexy club wear, the women of the Milan s/s 2017 wore them all to perfection and provided excellent style sources for women the world over. Yet it’s their day-wear options that really steal the show- look at the fit and all the little touches throughout so many of these women’s looks… so great.

Carlo Sestini Branca in Loro Piana and Zina Charkoplia in Philosophy. Both look great, but Zina’s stealing the limelight in her ruffled blue number.
Image – Instagram.com

Black and brown are not supposed to be complimentary colours, but this stylish woman shows how wrong that is.
Image – nymag.com

the colours and patterns in this print are so striking, but her fringed cobalt bag is just as stand-out.
Image – elle.com

Rising supermodel sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid stroll into a show looking flawless. According to Ana, this is how she and our sister Jacqueline stroll anywhere. It’s a sister thing… Anyway, Bella’s outfit, on that figure, with that attitude, is where it’s at.
Image – Phil Oh for vogue.com

I really, really like this gent’s look. It’s comfortable and stylish and the deep colours and modern cuts are easy to wear from day to night. The round sunglasses are pretty hot too.
Image – thesartorealist.com

Bright and colourful with a cool hemline and zipper. She could have done without the t-shirt beneath, but I get it. Cool.
Image – nymag.com

Black is always classic and can look amazing pretty easily, but this lady’s dress has modern silhouettes and proportions while fitting her like a golves- and it looks great! Her minimalist gold necklace and cool haircut elevate the look.
Image – nymag.com

Two examples of great ornamentation and I like both equally. The neon lobster on the black dress to the right is cool and modern, and contrasts with the much more traditional embroidered cranes to it’s left. Apart from their cool outfits, both if these women look amazing.
Image – Phil Oh for vogue.com

Wonderful in white with a great colourful bag and the attitude of a star. I’m sure she took the Marni show by storm!
Image – nymag.com

Supermodel Jourdan Dunn flashing a smile on the way to a show. Beautiful!
Image – Phil Oh for vogue.com

This woman’s blouse is like a painting and I’m here for it. Plus it’s plain cool with it’s cuffs and voluminous sleeves. That with her very fitted jeans and long 70-s hair is amazing.
Image – nymag.com

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I wish I could find a larger version of this picture because Carlo’s wearing the hell out of that denim jumpsuit and leather jacket.
Image – instagram.com

I feel like I could definitely party with them. I love the girl’s comfortable hang-out look and great hair and I’d wear everything the fella has on. I’m currently growing out his cool haircut too.
Image – Phil Oh for vogue.com

This man’s shirt is so great with that pattern that’s almost like a book illustration. His sunglasses are great and although I don’t usually care for huge monogrammed belt buckles, his works.
Image – nymag.com

Overall, the street style this past week was of excellent quality. Whether seen from afar or up close, these looks are all completely on point.

Let’s end with Chiara Ferragni killing it again in an oversized silver cable- knit and short shirt. Her look’s so simple but effective.
Image – elle.com

My best,

Estevan

Ana’s Picks: Best Looks of Milan FW Day 3

Etro

Etro S/s 2017. Image BUSINESSOFFASHION.COM

Marco de Vincenzo

Marco de Vincenzo S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani S/s 2017. Image NOWFASHION

Sportmax

Sportmax S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Max Mara S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Diesel Black Gold

Diesel Black Gold S/s 2017. Image BUSINESSOFFASHION.COM

Krizia

Krizia S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.IT

Versace

Versace S/s 2017. Image BUSINESSOFFASHION.COM

Giamba

Giamba S/s 2017. Image NOWFASHION

Mario Dice

Mario Dice S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Aigner

Aigner S/s 2017. Image THEIMPRESSION.COM

Tod’s

Tod’s S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Elisabetta Franchi

Elisabetta Franchi S/s 2017. Image NOWFASHION

Atasushi Nakashima

Atasushi Nakashima S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.IT

Ana’s Picks: Best Looks of Milan FW Day 2

Luisa Beccaria

Luisa Beccaria S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Luisa Beccaria 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Luisa Beccaria S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Luisa Beccaria 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Max Mara

Max Mara S/s 2017. Image NOWFASHION

Anteprima

Anteprima S/s 2017. Image THEIMPRESSION.COM

Neil Barrett

Neil Barrett S/s 2017. Image NEIL BARRETT

Emilio Pucci

Emilio Pucci S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Moschino

Moschino S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Daniela Gregis

Daniela Gregis S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Ports 1961

Ports 1961 S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Daisy Shely

Daisy Shely S/s 2017. Image THEIMPRESSION.COM

Byblos Milano

Byblos Milano S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Fendi

Fendi S/s 2017. Image NOWFASHION

Attico

Attico S/s 2017. Image ATTICO

Elena Ghisellini

Elena Ghisellini S/s 2017. Image MILANMODADONNA.IT

Angelo Marani

Angelo Marani S/s 2017. Image WWD

Genny

Genny S/s 2017. Image WWD

Kalmar

Kalmar S/s 2017. Image KALMAR

Prada

Prada S/s 2017. Image BUSINESSOFFASHION.COM

Les Copains

Les Copains S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Les Copains 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Friday Fierceness!

“Buffalo 2016”- Vogue Paris October 2016

Coat: John Galliano, Hat: Vivienne Westwood, Jewelry: Stazia Loren. Image VOGUE PARIS/DAVID SIMS

Model: Sara Sampaio
Photographer: David Sims
Stylist: Emmanuelle Alt
Hair: Paul Hanlon
Makeup: Yadim

Ana’s Picks: Best Looks of London FW Day 5

Amanda Wakeley

Amanda Wakeley S/s 2017. Image AMANDA WAKELEY

Marques’Almeida

Marques’Almeida S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Isa Arfen

Isa Arfen S/s 2017. Image ISA ARFEN

Toga

Toga S/s 2017. Image WWD

Sid Neigum

Sid Neigum S/s 2017. Image SID NEIGUM

Tata Naka

Tom Ford S/s 2016. Image VOGUE.COM Tata Naka S/s 2017. Image Image VOGUE.COM/caption]

Emilio da la Morena

Tom Ford S/s 2016. Image VOGUE.COM Emilio da la Morena S/s 2017. Image Image VOGUE.COM/caption]

Ana’s Picks: Best Looks of London FW Day 4

Huishan Zhang

Huishan Zhang S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Christopher Kane

Christopher Kane S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Sophia Webster

Sophia Webster S/s 2017. Image FOOTWEARNEWS.COM

Ashish

Ashish S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Roksanda

Roksanda S/s 2017. Image WWD

Saloni

Saloni S/s 2017. Image SALONI

Pringle of Scotland

Pringle of Scotland S/s 2017. Image WWD

Burberry Prorsum

Burberry Prorsum S/s 2017. Image NYCMAGAZINE.COM

Sharon Wauchob

Sharon Wauchon S/s 2017. Image NOWFASHION

Antonio Berardi

Antonio Berardi S/s 2017. Image VOGUE.COM

Erdem

Erdem S/s 2017. Image WWD

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Erdem S/s 2017. Image WWD

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Erdem S/s 2017. Image WWD

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Erdem S/s 2017. Image WWD

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Osman

Osman S/s 2017. Image NOWFASHION

The Colourful World Of Printed Men’s Shirts

Dolce & Gabbana. Image – thefashionisto.com

Gone are the days of only simple patterns and solid colours.

Dolce & Gabbana. Image – theimpression.com

A few years ago, we saw the meteoric rise of Florence’s Pitti Uomo menswear shows to the top of the fashion world. Helped in a large part by the colourful outfits worn by show and event attendees, Pitti is and was a breath of fresh air. Called “peacocking”, the world’s dandies strutted for the fashion press in outfits of colours and combinations that dazzled- and helped bring a shift in everyday menswear away from the more sombre tones we’d all gotten accustomed to. As a bit of a dandy myself, I think it’s great!

Prada. Image – cdn-img.instyle.com

Prada. Image – pinterest.com

Dolce & Gabbana. Image – daman.co.id

Truthfully, Pitti wasn’t the sole influencer in this shift. The rise of social media and style stars, street and pop art influenced urban wear that saw collaborations with avant-garde artists and top fashion brands (think of the Louis Vuitton/ Takashi Murakami collaboration), the rise in awareness of traditional and non-Western fashions and cultures (especially traditionall Italian and Asian), the constant evolution of fashion as a whole… all helped, but images from Pitti put this change squarely before our eyes. It wasn’t long before beautiful, colourful clothing and patterns appeared on the runways and among the fashion crowd. With the the s/s 2017 shows well underway, I’d say colourful men’s clothing is definitely becoming mainstream, and it’s the bright showstopping shirts that are making the biggest splash.

Dolce & Gabbana. Image – theimpression.com

Prada. Image – tumblr.com

Now there have been labels and collections with amazing printed shirts for ages (Versace, Cavalli and the like), but the first I remember was a Prada offering (above) in a 2012 show. Off white and covered with 50’s-esque illustrations of people doing things, it was fresh, bright and memorable. Now, these themes are all the rage and Prada is still leading the pack with almost kitschy awesomeness in its “Impossible True Love” shirt, where an airman kisses Cleopatra under a starry sky. It’s bright. It’s cool. It’s almost like wearing a fancy comic book page and I really like it.

Prada’s Impossible True Love tunic shirt. Image – tumblr.com

Jeremy Scott. Image – tumblr.com

Valentino Cosmos printed shirt. Image – niemanmarcus.com

Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, Marni, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton… all are presenting amazing pieces. Jeremy Scott and Y-3 have examples with a hot street edge. Versace, Cavalli and Gucci continue with lush Italian designs printed on silk that make you think of party nights in Monaco or Sardenia. Brazilian label Desigual has designs with a tropical, really Brazilian, lightness. Basically… there are amazing examples to be found, so gents, join the trend!

Prada. Image – thesartorealist.com

Prada. Image – pinterest.com

Dolce & Gabbana. Image – instagram.com

My favourites are from Dolce & Gabbana’s collections. Their rich colours, almost over-embellishment and renaissance inspired designs throughout their menswear collections have always appealed to me. I love them. Hell, I’m wearing one of their shirts right now (though it’s just simple black)! Their campaigns are also great style inspirations for the gent looking to try a truly Italian luxury look.

Dolce & Gabbana. Image – thefashionisto.com

Dolce & Gabbana. Image – dolcegabbana.com

Dolce & Gabbana. Image – pinterest.com

Other favourites are the Asian inspired designs and rich colours at Louis Vuitton and the blue and white patterns at Prada that resemble old Dutch tiles. I also like Prada’s tunic-like shapes that look really breezy and comfortable.

Louis Vuitton. Image – tumblr.com

Louis Vuitton. Image – vogue.com

Prada. Image – tumblr.com

If you’re wondering how to wear them, I’d say either go full Pitti- all out with an entire outfit of colours and patterns, or make your shirt the highlight of your look by keeping your trousers and accessories sombre. I usually wear mine with either dark blue or black jeans, trousers or shorts, black shoes and if I’m wearing a jacket, it’ll be black or navy blue.