25 new Covid cases on 20 Jan. brings total to 1,287: 34 hospitalised: 19 resident + 8 in ICU: 4 resident, 142 home monitored, 1,058 recoveries, 9 deaths
HomeNewsLocal NewsMilan Fashion Week recap: from drones to dragons, and way too much...
Milan Fashion Week recap: from drones to dragons, and way too much bubbly
By Louis Pisano, Style - March 3, 2018
I’m back! Your ever on the scene Style Editor and I have been BUSY! Milan Fashion Week is finally over which means a much-needed full night of sleep is in my immediate future but not before I catch you up on what happened during this week of fashion shows, celebrity-studded front rows and late-night after-parties.
On the night before the shows began, Moncler unveiled their much awaited “Genius Building”, a space to house collaborating designers whose collections will be available for purchase every month beginning this summer. A slew of international influencers and celebrities – supermodel Naomi Campbell, Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown, Instagram stars Caroline Daur and Toni Mahfud and singer Justine Skye – were on hand for the inaugural private gala dinner in a gorgeous historic library. This was followed by a late night after-party at Apophis Club where Naomi Campbell danced the night way with hot young DJ, Argentina’s Babygirl spinning in the console.
Photo: Instagram iamnaomicampbell
Day 1 The highlight for me was Gucci, who transformed its show into a hospital operating theatre where models walked down the runway carrying baby dragons, lizards and replicas of their own heads. The collection, of course, was amazing because the designer Alessandro Michele is a genius.
Photo: Instagram Gucci
On the Moschino runway, Jeremy Scott gave us a Jackie O-inspired collection with Kaia Gerber (Cindy Crawford’s daughter) opening the show. The Moschino after-party – with its open bar of Ciroc vodka and performance by Italian rapper Sfera Ebbasta – knocked out till the next afternoon.
Day 2 All I cared about on Day 2 was Fendi and Prada. Fendi collaborated with Instagram artist REILLY, known for his satirical pop culture collages, for a Fendi-Fila mashup that had everyone talking. Prada unveiled a new show space, the 8-storey Fondazione Prada Tower, where outside large neon Prada signs lit up the dark night while Miuccia proposed a fluo-coloured freedom for women to feel safer without being bothered on such nights. I ended day 2 in bed with Netflix; my liver in an open rebellion against me.
Photo: Instagram Prada
Day 3 Only had one name worth space in this piece and that name is Versace. Technicolor and tartan are on the books for next fall: who’s ready for their Cher Horowitz from Clueless moment? Side night I discovered an interesting little brand called Mua Mua Dolls, they had me at sequin covered trench coats and sparkling dresses emblazoned with “Too glam to give a damn” and “Think rich look poor”. It’s eco-friendly and they are promoting an initiative to keep plastic out of the ocean. I’m already looking forward to their upcoming menswear.
(Stylist Marco Ferra and rapper Gordon Ranzy wearing Mua Mua at the presentation. Photo: Instagram
I started another long night out with a stop to check out shoe brand VFTS at their event followed by La Martina’s polo party with a guest performance by Ne-Yo. The flashbacks to high school were in full .
Day 4 Giorgio Armani staged a show, which, in his own words, was an “ode to coexistence”. Berets are still in fashion for another season. Over at Paul Andrew’s debut collection for Ferragamo, Big Little Lies star Shailene Woodley and Black Panther star Danai Gurira made a front row appearance. Comfort and tonal looks are what’s in store for the Ferragamo customer this fall. Over at Missoni, Angela Missoni was in the mood for easy luxury, nothing too fussy but still sophisticated and a bit kooky. On my way home from the shows, I stumbled upon the pop-up store for shoe brand Giannico, the brainchild of Nicolo Beretta that lit up the street with a glow from the pink splashed interior.
Over on Via della Spiga, another shoe brand feted their new collaboration collection with architect Jean-Marie Massaud transforming their downstairs space into a nightclub with lasers, hip hop, free flowing Dom Perignon and Krug and caviar. Aigner Munich celebrated their new store opening with a huge party DJed by Matteo Ceccarini filled with IT girls Veronica Ferraro, Catherine Poulain, and Desiree and Jennifer Selmanovic comparing their Aigner bags over themed cocktails, and artsy light installations.
Desiree and Jennifer Selmanovic at Aigner. Photo: Louis Pisano
What everybody was talking about, however, was fashion icon Anna Dello Russo’s party in a palazzo that had been transformed on Corso di Porta Romana where she auctioned off her iconic wardrobe, starting with a catwalk that featured the Who’s Who of social media glitterati followed by an over-th- top sit down dinner and dance party.
Anna Dello Russo. Photo: Instagram Tatler Magazine
As famous faces and boldface names left the unforgettable evening, the night raged on with more partying at VOLT club, where Giovanna Battaglia and Peter Dundas danced on tables. I made my way out because by that point, I’d fallen down and shattered my iPhone and probably kneecap (thanks you vodka). I passed Luka Sabbat on the stairs, we took a selfie. As I got into the car it started snowing.
Day 5 On the last day (FINALLY), on 4 hours of sleep, I dragged myself to the Stella Jean show where she had me shaken with her heavily streetwear-influenced collection, something I didn’t expect would be in her repertoire but it was cute. At the Dolce & Gabbana show, drones flew purses around a show that was dedicated to love. In typical Dolce fashion, their was religious iconography, crowns, looks that veered towards carnival, and slogan T-shirts that will be a hit on Instagram.
Clearly Stefano and Domenico know what they are doing. For the year ending March 2017, the brand recorded revenues of €1.3 billion.
Photo: Instagram bazaaruk
The last show of fashion week was the much awaited and publicised Tommy Hilfiger extravaganza, the last part of his collaboration with model Gigi Hadid. The collection was shopped live during the show, as well as bought on sight. The venue was transformed into a huge race track with Formula 1 cars … complete with Lewis Hamilton. The front rows were packed with celebrities, I can’t even begin to go down the list, it was outrageous. Backstage (thanks Riccardo Corti) the likes of Hailey Baldwin ran around posing for pictures, Youtube sensation Cameron Dallas jumped around, Lewis Hamilton and Tommy Hilfiger chatted, Golden Barbie pranced around. It was a scene. I ate some couscous in the corner.
Photo Instagram Gigi Hadid
Before all that happened, I swung by Larusmiani where they were toasting their collaboration with Attico, a sumptuous and excessive brand headed by IT girls Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini, it was a decadent little affair, champagne and gourmet popcorn, ostrich feathers and diamonds.
Just down the street Roberto Cavalli was having a little do for their eyewear line. Some day I need to calculate how many glasses of champagne I drink in one day during fashion week.
Later that night Fiat heir Lapo Elkann threw a party for his sunglasses brand, Italia Independent, and to cap off a long week Italian model and television personality Andrea Marcaccini had a very, very, very late night party at Volt for his brand. I don’t remember how I got home.
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has signed the Arctic Commitment and pledged its support for a ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping.
A new website, Monaco Santé, has been created in the Principality, providing information and services for residents and visitors including online bookings and consultations.
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has signed the Arctic Commitment and pledged its support for a ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping.
A new website, Monaco Santé, has been created in the Principality, providing information and services for residents and visitors including online bookings and consultations.
Monaco has just completed its seventh year of Winter School in conjunction with the Sciences Po Menton campus, only this year, all classes were held virtually for the first time ever.
0
Sign up to our FREE Newsletter
By signing up you agree to receive daily news emails frommonacolife.net. We respect your privacy and will not spam you!
[caption id="attachment_30358" align="alignnone" width="1013"] Facebook: Palais Princier de Monaco[/caption]
At the invitation of Prince Albert, Jorge Carlos De Almeida Fonseca, President of Cape Verde, accompanied by a delegation, made a working visit to Monaco from April 10 to 12. This visit follows the one made by the Sovereign to Cape Verde, as part of the Monaco Explorations.
[caption id="attachment_30357" align="alignnone" width="1013"] Facebook: Palais Princier de Monaco[/caption]
The President was received in audience by HSH the Sovereign Prince on Wednesday, April 11, after which he was invited to a dinner at the Prince's Palace. The Sovereign Prince and De Almeida Fonseca discussed relations between the two countries before visiting together the 13th edition of the Ever Fair – Exhibition on renewable energies and green vehicles – at the Grimaldi Forum.
[caption id="attachment_30362" align="alignnone" width="1125"] Facebook: Palais Princier de Monaco[/caption]
In the afternoon, Prince Albert and President Fonseca attended the Oceanographic Museum for the screening of the film "Mission Cabo Verde" of the Explorations of Monaco in which the Sovereign Prince participated last October.
[caption id="attachment_30356" align="alignnone" width="1275"] Facebook: Palais Princier de Monaco[/caption]
In President Fonseca's honour, a dinner was also offered by the Minister of State, in the presence of Monegasque personalities and business leaders.
[caption id="attachment_30360" align="alignnone" width="1125"] Facebook: Palais Princier de Monaco[/caption]
Also, on the occasion of Monaco Ocean Week, a Framework Agreement for Cooperation between the Principality of Monaco and the Government of the Republic of Cabo Verde has been signed. This agreement aims to deepen and strengthen bilateral relations, friendship and close cooperation between the two states.
MONACO TOURISM: A major Asian travel guide has lauded Monaco for its top-end cuisine, saying that Monaco is making headlines in the gastronomic world with the recent appointment of two famed chefs...
Travel Weekly Asia claims that Monaco is now Europe’s gourmet capital.
Originally from Alsace with experience working with celebrity chef Alain Ducasse, Benoit Witz has taken over from Joel Garault as executive chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Le Vistamar at Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo; while Jean-Claude Brugel, who took over the kitchen at Brasserie du Café de Paris in 2011, has been appointed chef at L’Hirondelle at Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo.
Both restaurants support Fondation Price Albert II de Monaco’s initiative to promote socially responsible dining through the Mr. Goodfish programme for sustainable fishing in the Mediterranean.
Monaco is home to nine Michelin star-rated restaurants. travelweekly-asia.com