Marni Spring 2022 was all about direction and resilience. This is quoted by Francesco Risso when asked about the inspiration for this collection. It wasn’t about inspiration but more the direction and rebirth we’re going through as a world leaving the plague of a terrible pandemic. Stripes and daisies are common themes as Risso stated that stripes reinforce the idea of direction as they indicate where they audience will look. As daisies are commonly known for a resilience symbol. Daisies are flowers that when they’re planted in sunny spot will continue to grow for years to come. Risso dressed the audience as well in a sort of a “we’re going through the same situation” type of thing. Whereas other designers have created this glamour and escapism from the current world and having almost this wall between the audience and models. Risso chose to be authentic for this collection.
Prada Spring 2022 showed simultaneously in Milan and Shanghai. In Milan we saw the models walking by screens that displayed the models in Shanghai with the same looks and vice versa. Prada this season wanted to reinvent sexy on their own terms. With previous collections the last few weeks (and post) showing off all the sex appeal Prada brought a different take to the table. As stated by Miuccia and Raf, they decided to title the show ‘Seduction, Stripped Down’. As people are much more familiar with the items and garments that are target as sexy we see here that Prada took those ideas to create their ‘sexy’. Whether it be a sweater that cups around the breast to show their natural shape or a dress where you find out the back is cut so low that you see almost a hint of lingerie. It’s the art of seduction and tease, almost seeing something but giving a little to flaunt your sexiness. Along with the sweater this collection brought us mini skirts with a train as well as beautiful leather jackets that were styled as the top piece on the model instead of having a shirt or blouse.
Versace Spring 2022 brought us Dua Lipa not only has runway music but as a model as she is the current muse for the brand. (This show also had Naomi Campbell which I was freaking out about.) The show started with all black looks as Dua walked first in this black suit and safety pin moment. As we progress further we’re hit with bright neon colors and an array of basketball like jersey’s, bikini tops, as well as scarf tops. Certain motifs in this collection were definitely to be aimed to the TikTok/Gen Z generation as many people of that audience love Dua Lipa (she does have some good music). We see bright neon suits for men and women, letterman jackets in reds. With the finale being Dua in a hot pink signature Versace chainmail look the brand is notoriously known for. Rumor has it that Dontella, Kim Jones, and Silvia Venturini Fendi, will be doing some sort of collab collection tonight to close off Milan Fashion Week. So, I’m very excited to see what’s to come.
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