Milan Fashion Week: Salvatore Ferragamo SS 2013

Zesty yellows, corals, spearmint greens and cool blues reflected the colours of the sea at Salvatore Ferragamo’s Spring Summer 2013 show. A marked difference from the more reserved collections of the past, yesterday’s presentation was a candy-coloured feast for the eyes. Ultra-light knitwear, perfect for summer were paired with contrasting coloured oxford shirts and ties creating even more shades of brilliant colour. The rampant explosions of colour gave way to more subtle experimentation as seen in the hand-painted jackets towards the end. The closing look, a white hot double-breasted jacket with matching trousers was a welcome palette cleanser for such a vibrant spectacle. Each look was paired with sneakers in a variety of eye-popping colour combinations, another trend sweeping across the SS 2013 menswear collections. I really admire the expert way in which they injected impeccable Italian tailoring with such youthful vigour to produce a body of work that would make any budding fashionisto jealous, I certainly am!

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Milan Fashion Week - Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2012

Masimillano Giornetti’s Autumn/Winter collection was the definition of male power dressing. Giornetti’s silhouette for this collection was strong and sophisticated and almost cold at times. The cut of the suits was sharp and the upturned, exaggerated collars on the coats and jackets reminded me of the sinister villains in classic Alfred Hitchcock films.

The colour palette for this collection featured darker tones of grey and rich berry tones with hints of rust as well. The textures in the outerwear and evening jackets range from plush velvets and silks to speckled wool and tweed, producing a versatile, wearable collection. The genius behind Giornetti’s latest work is how he has balanced luxury and practicality to create a cohesive, well-tailored look that will certainly make it’s rounds in many fashion editorials to come.