For their spring/summer 2012 collection, Domenico and Stefano took very direct inspiration from Italian food when they brought us their collection entitled ‘Bread, Love and Italian Beauty’.
In keeping with the retro feel of many spring/summer collections this year, cute cocktail dresses and flirty, full-skirted two pieces are the name of the game here. However, take note, for this is retro styling with a difference: traditional 50’s floral prints have been shunned in favour of somewhat unexpected, bright and bold vegetable designs.
In keeping with the retro feel of many spring/summer collections this year, cute cocktail dresses and flirty, full-skirted two pieces are the name of the game here. However, take note, for this is retro styling with a difference: traditional 50’s floral prints have been shunned in favour of somewhat unexpected, bright and bold vegetable designs.
Ripe aubergines, red onions, plump tomatoes, blooming courgettes and hot chili peppers abound. Italian love of food in wearable form. This isn’t your standard retro focused collection; this is a wonderfully fresh way to wear the superlatively feminine silhouettes of the season. And while head-to-toe in veg may not be to everyones sartorial taste, surely paying homage to the trend in foodie accessories is only polite?
This pepper print, silk satin scarf from Dolce & Gabbana would bring mediterranean spice to a fresh white shirt. Perfect with capri jeans, a la Sophia Loren, and the Trisori Maui ring in Orange.
Alternatively, the duo’s tomato print cotton canvas tote is an ideal carry all for the summer, whether you are carrying your fresh produce home from the market or just your wallet down Bond Street.
I’ve always felt that there is something about having a passion for food that indicates a love of life. And this season it’s a love that I plan, quite literally, to wear on my sleeve.
Aisha
No comments:
Post a Comment