Milan Fashion Week Spring 2014: Fendi, Emporio Armani

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The Theme: It’s Technologically Correct

The Color Palette: Red,white, orange, blue, white, pink, orange and black

The Collection’s Signature, Standout Look: We are living in an age where technology is involved in absolutely everything, so it was only a matter of time until its influences started showing up in our clothes as well. Using laser cut technology, many of the sheer pieces featured a motif of falling flowers as well as geometric patterns cut into sharp corners on jackets, dresses, and skirts. These precisely cut pieces recalled grid patterns found in the digital world reinforcing the stated technological theme. Fendi’s signature fur showed up in the accessories adorning silver purses with bundles of multi-colored fuzzy options, showing that amidst all this change and technological innovation, there are some things, like a well-crafted fur, that can never be digitally replaced.

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The Show: Emporio Armani

The Theme: Ice for Spring

The Color Palette: Silver, blue, green, black, white, and pink

The Collection’s Signature, Standout Look: Icy pastels and florals appeared in every concoction imaginable,  from wide leg pants to floaty cocktail dresses paired with iridescent silver tights, creating a show that exuded softness and femininity. One glittering mid-length dress floated in layers of chiffon stitched with silver flower petals created a sophisticated aesthetic, but still retains a youthful, albeit put-together, spirit.