Images via NYMag

D&G offered gorgeous prints in the most majestic colors for Spring 2012. Flowy dresses in various lengths and styles took to the runway in Milan. This was easily one of the label’s best collection. Sadly, it will also be its last. Proportion and fit played a central role, right alongside fabulous textile. I coveted everything that made it’s way down the catwalk, the gowns and the minis. If I had to describe the show in one word, it would be ‘stunning.’

D&G has debuted a Fall 2011 ad campaign that’s full of brightly hued graphics and prints.  It boasts a diverse casting and superb styling.  These images are aesthetically pleasing and bold.  The dresses range from the flowy to the fitted.  I’m loving the oranges, pinks and yellows; all anchored by the color black.  An old train station was the perfect backdrop for this shoot, the contrast of the fading ceilings and old signages were striking against the collection.

Here is a list of the Milan Fashion Week Fall 2011 live stream show schedule for Fall 2011.  The shows will likely start later than the scheduled time, so prepare for a little wait.  This list will be updated as more shows are added.  Stay tuned!

Wednesday, February 23rd

Gucci - 9:00am EST3:00pm CET for the Gucci autumn/winter 2011 show, live from Milan Fashion Week here: http://tgr.ph/eSbpFZ

Thursday, February 24th

Prada - 12NOON EST/6:00pm CET http://www.prada.com/

D&G – 9:00am EST/ 3:00pm live.dolcegabbana.com or on their official Facebook page -www.facebook.com/DolceGabbana

Friday, February 25th

Versace - 1:00pm EST/7:00pm CET on their Facebook page – http://on.fb.me/esrCQ0- RSVP for Video message from Donatella Versace.

Saturday, February 26th

Emporio Armani - 5:30am EST/11:30am CET – Only at live.armani.com. 

Emilio Pucci – 2:00pm EST/8:00pm CET – http://live.emiliopucci.com/

Sunday, February 27th

Dolce & Gabbana - 8am EST/2:00pm CET – http://www.dolcegabbana.com/dg/fashion-show/

Milan Fashion Week Fall 2009 is over, and we have a Showdown winner. Each collection can be seen at HarpersBazaar.com.  The three fashion houses selected in Rollcall were:

• A. D&G
• B. Gucci
• C. Moschino

D&G brought us a regal inspired collection with a touch of the Victorian.  There were lavish jewel-toned colors like burgundy, blue and yellow.  These colors were a welcomed change in a sea of black, gray and tan collections.  The shape and volume of the dresses were an unexpected delight.  Poet blouses and billowy skirts added to the romanticism of the collection.

The House of Gucci broke free of the down economy; it was a wonderful break from reality.  We saw beautifully-made pant suits, and stunning sequin dresses.  Sparkle, sheen and shine were center stage, they are always indicative of festivities.  The leggings were also shimmery and desirable.  The Gucci collection was one of celebration. 

There was a retro fifties vibe at Moschino, red lips included.  The navy and black pieces paired with red lips were a striking contrast.  The severe hair only highlighted this lady-like collection.  Moschino channeled the glamorous looks of the fifties into the twenty-first century.  Overall this was a sophisticated collection.

The Showdown finalists are D&G and Gucci.  The two collections embodied youth and hope, they offered something to anticipate. 

The winner is Gucci.  Frida Giannini’s take on the future is gladly received.