Well, two collections in one day that signal that the Italians understand fashion... unlike 96% of designers in London and New York! Let me qualify and say they understand that this is a business and not an Instagram moment for likes ... this collection, in more than a few instances, contains covetable pieces that women can easily wear for years to come. I recently had a conversation with a colleague and asked where are the sarong skirts of the 80s and the wonderful dresses that were emblematic of that era? Well, I got my answer today ... they live in repertoire of Italian designers who are smart enough to know these are the clothes that will attract women of multiple generations.
Ferretti’s only deficit, to me, was the puddling droopy pants and a few too many evening gowns but again, easily forgiven when you look at this collection as a whole... great coats, dresses, pants, scarves, total looks, pieces, basic and flamboyant but infinitely wearable. Gee doesn’t sound like anything I might have written for any designer in New York or London save for Michael Kors.
I’m in love with the steely greys... the palette is dark but not dreary with hits of royal, camel, and various shades of purple and of course black. Chic but not over or under designed and pieces to be mixed and matched with the shop in the back of your closet that has been dormant for two years or more. This is a sensational comeback, I a way, for the brand which, in my opinion has been lost at sea for several seasons. The timing is perfect!
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