September 28, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
The color palettes throughout Milan Fashion Week this season have been very cohesive overall, but one tone definitely stands out from the bunch. A color that seemingly all designers are choosing to incorporate in their most recent collections for Spring 2017 is royal blue. This specific color seems to always be in style come springtime, but it seems to be even more prevalent than usual for 2017, at times taking on chambray and dusty iterations. Giorgio Armani’s latest offering was inspired by the word “charmani,” to which the designer gives the meaning of “the lightness of the body, seductively revealing itself, finding a new balance between discipline and freedom.” Many of the pieces featured the royal blue color, meant to evoke images of moonlight on the sea.
Similarly, Sportmax was also inspired by the sea, showing a sequence of fish-like silhouettes in dark blue hues. Jil Sander offered a slightly more minimalist approach, with clean lines, and the ever-popular, classic loose fitting spring silhouette. Ports 1961 showed a vacation-inspired collection, sure to take fans of the brand straight through winter and back to the warm summer months. Beachy stripe prints in royal blue and white also took over the runway, with one model even carrying a matching lounge chair with her.
Click through the slideshow above to see our top picks in royal blue for the next spring/summer season.
December 14, 2010
by Julia DiNardo
Here’s some of Fashion Pulse Daily’s favorite Ports 1961 pre-fall 2011 looks – we love the interesting hues and color combinations that are the perfect transitional items from season to season! Plus. there’s no denying the inevitable return of rich blues and browns.
September 15, 2010
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via Elle.com]
Inspired by the arid desert landscape, the Ports 1961 show on Friday took the audience by storm. The palette was a muted mix of sandy hues with pops of emerald green and magenta. I loved the bright white peaking out from the warm khaki tones of a swingy cropped trench in the first look of the show. So wearable! So chic!
The models gave off a cool-as-can-be Farrah Fawcett vibe with their voluminous curly hair and shimmering bronze skin. Beyond the desert theme, what unified the show was the beautiful draping. Each look seemed to float effortlessly on the model as she graced the runway with long, sweeping strides.
The show progressed into evening wear with feathery dresses, rose-gold metallic, and some serious Swarovski crystal accents. For those willing to splurge, Fiona Cibani delivers the shimmering sand and sun of the Sahara directly into your wardrobe.
-Lily Oswald
February 13, 2010
by fashionpulse
Toni Maticevski
This season Maticevski took more of a slapstick glamour approach to the collection, with sparkles, satin, and mainly filmy, floaty gowns taken precedence. Most edges were left unfinished, giving a very ‘the clock has struck 12 for Cinderella’ type of aesthetic. The footwear collection was both edgy and sweet, complimenting the forlorn, tattered princess look. Most certainly, Maticevski’s gowns could appear on the Red Carpet; we’re thinking Drew Barrymore or Rachel McAdams.
[Images via MercedesBenzFashionWeek.com]
Ports 1961
Inspired by both the past and future, Tia Cibani used shades of tobacco, mulberry, iris and rosemary to juxtapose the superflous with the fitted in her silhouettes. The nod to Pierre Cardin space-age chic was updated with exposed zippers, watercolor prints, and amazing, oversized necklaces. Attention to shoulder detailing was a standout, and the sweaters will certainly make the must-have list for fall 2010.
-Julia DiNardo
