Marni’s S/S 2012 collection is said to be its strongest to date, if only for the fact that it stood against the tide of frills and fancy common to the season, and delivered a line of clean, clear cuts. As a designer with no training in fashion, Consuelo Castiglioni is more known for her quirky, idiosyncratic style—charming, one-of-a-kind pieces that look as if you got them from Grandma. This S/S 2012, however, Consuelo seems to have sorted things out, without losing her signature touch.

The show started simply, with a series of plain pastel a-line dresses and tunics. But before long, pops of print and texture started to make their appearance, Read the full story

With Stefano Citron and Federico Piaggi now at the forefront of Gianfranco Ferre, it’s only natural that they greeted the public with a fresh taste of what is yet to come.

Explaining that “a new image” and “a free, sensual, determined woman” was their focus, the designer duo definitely delivered a clean, optimistic, collection. They seem to have picked up from the late founder’s legacy, with a slew of asymmetric cuts, statement suits, and crisp, cropped tops. Minimalist looks, with slight riffs and stand-out details. Read the full story

Neodesign isn’t exactly what comes to mind when you think of Emporio Armani, but as the collection title given by Giorgio himself, it was definitely their direction for the season.

Blonde-wigged models—many of which were donning uniform black and white fedoras—and the use of stark black edging did give off a very futuristic, sci-fi appearance. Even pieces that have been done time and time again, such as blazers, demure knee-length dresses, and suit sets, get a push into the future, with fashion forward geometric detailing. But take a closer look, Read the full story

Designer Gabriele Colangelo usually looks to artists for inspiration. And for this S/S 2012 Collection, he has the work of Gerhard Richter all over his mood board, and recreated his own personal renditions on the runway.

Bright blue paint effects and images of seaside sunsets are seen on a-line dresses and embellished tops, while even the pure white ensembles resemble a clean canvas. No doubt, already a difficult effect to execute, Gabriele— Read the full story

The best ones never really like to show all they got. Just like Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi, the two designers behind their eponymous line Aquilano e Rimondi, who have just revealed their restrained brilliance in their latest S/S 2012 collection.  At a glance, the pieces are extremely feminine and elegant. With smooth, slender silhouettes, you’d never guess that the skirts were painstakingly hand-covered in shades of tulle or the swirl decoration was rendered with precisely-placed beads.

A marked celebration of Italian workmanship, almost all the fabrics featured prints reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance— Read the full story

There’s a reason Jil Sander is known for its sophistication and tailoring. Actually, a lot of reasons, and they can all be seen on the runway in the label’s S/S 2012 collection.

Each outfit was a perfect mix of controlled cuts and sharp silhouettes, constructed into prim and proper pieces.  With a lot of whites, blacks, and the more traditional prints of paisley and plaid, a few fun and modern touches were added with Picasso-esque printed tops and Read the full story