{runway inspiration: gianfranco ferré, milan}

. . . with sheer organdy blouses and elegant pencil skirts, structural jackets, and an intriguing mix of textures such as satin, flannel and cashmere, embellished with beading and bands of silver crystals, tommaso aquilano and roberto rimondi's most recent collection for gianfranco ferré made the runways of milan a beautiful study in "decorated minimalism", which, as far as minimalism goes, is the very best kind . . .

{images: gianfranco ferré fall 2011 rtw collection via style.com}

{pattern inspiration: polka dots & leopard print}

. . . returning again & again to this photograph of viviana volpicella {assistant fashion editor, vogue nippon}, utterly inspired by the brilliant mix of colours & patterns, polka dots and leopard print -- such an elegantly chic combination and perfect for a sunny autumn afternoon . . .

{image: viv, milano, photography by the startorialist}

{a stunning combination}

. . . would have never thought to pair the palest champagne with vibrant vermillion, and yet, in delicate sheers and pretty pleats, the combination is both striking and perfectly stunning . . .

{image: no. 21 style.com via wildfox}

{runway inspiration: alberta ferretti}

. . . sensuous satin and fluttery chiffon, glittering necklines and pure romance at alberta ferretti . . .

{via a glamorous little side project}

{runway inspiration: karl lagerfeld + milan}

. . . the runways of milan were wispy pink, ivory and ecru, in linen and tulle and ruffles and frills, all mixed with softly frayed edges, loosely piled hair and high, high heels wrapped in bows . . .



{p.s.}
* more wispy loveliness at the side project
* aren't the perspex clutches stunning?

{images: style.com}

{luisa beccaria spring 2008 rtw}

I know many of you from the US follow New York Fashion Week, and although London was a bit of a disappointment, Milan had some wonderful pieces, but by far the best was Luisa Beccaria's Spring 2008 collection.