Milan Fashion Week : AIGNER

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Whilst in Milan last February I watched the Aigner show - Aigner is a luxury German brand highly renowned especially for its leather goods. The collection celebrated 50 years and the colour palette was vivid and striking. There was an interesting mix of nude options followed by bright combinations of bright lime worked with vivid patterns. Fur was a main presence as in all of the Milan shows and leather was also heavily used.

This leather dress below was my favourite piece. Fur shoes were popular at this season's shows and I think they can add an interesting element to an outfit as long as they're not overused.

As you should already know, this week I'm giving you the chance to win two AIGNER leather bracelets - check out this post for more info.

ALL PHOTOS BY KURT PARIS

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FASHION WEEK Competition

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This month is an exciting month - first of all, on the 23rd May this blog turns 4 years old !! Secondly, there's Malta Fashion Week & Awards and besides all the great local and international talent that I can't wait to see, I'm nominated in two categories - Best Fashion Stylist and Best Fashion Blogger.

So I've decided to have a special competition with two prizes to celebrate all these great things.

1. Back in February, at Milan Fashion Week I went to to the amazing Aigner Show , a prestigious, luxury German brand (the review of this show will be posted this week). They were celebrating 50 years and I received this beautiful gift - two lovely leather bracelets - I've decided to GIFT THEM TO YOU.
2. The second prize is One SEATED Ticket (Valid for two) - to the Chamilia Malta Fashion Awards.

The Competition starts tomorrow 04/05/15 and ends Sunday 11/05/15.

Every day between 8 - 8:30 am on my Facebook Page - there will be a photo posted along with one or more multiple choice question(s) on fashion related topics.

You must

• Like Page
• Like & Share Image
• Answer ONE question correctly.

Terms and Conditions

• You are allowed a maximum of 7 entries (1 per image). 
• Final name will be drawn on Monday 12th May 2015 and will be asked a final question which he/she must answer correctly.
• Open to Maltese Residents.
• Chamilia Malta Fashion Awards is on the 16th May 2015.
• No Cash will be offered instead of prize.

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Spotlight on NICHOLAS K at Milan Fashion Week

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The NICHOLAS K label is made up of designer duo Nicholas and Christopher Kunz - two designers that together have created something very visually exiting. They showcased in New York this Fashion Week as well but I got the chance to catch the Milan Show.

Th collection immediately brings to mind the exploration theme with both the accessories and colour palate evoking ideas of both desserts and urban life. They  cite the explorer Isabelle Eberhart a brave woman who left Geneva as a young girl and traveled to North Africa dressed as a man to fight against the injustices of colonial rule and help the poor. The pieces are powerful, designed for a strong, powerful woman. There are some truly interesting pieces and I particularly liked the jackets - both the shawl-style ones and the shorter more biker-influenced-style. 

All Photos by KURT PARIS

And for those in a Shopping Mood - some excellent pieces for sale from Nicholas K

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Outfit Post : A SKIRT Goes To Milan Fashion Week

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So this skirt also went to Milan Fashion Week and I wore this outfit on Saturday Evening to a couple of shows and after parties. I also had my makeup done at MAC COSMETICS (yes the rumours are true - they're opening in Malta - yipeee !!) and I went for a totally different look - what do you think ?

Outfit Details

Skirt : Miss Selfridge

Boots : Tosca Blu at Stivaletti

Bag : Miu Miu

Coat : MAX&Co.

Top : John Richmond

Bolero : ASOS similar here 

Necklace : Chanel


All Photos by KURT PARIS


Don't forget to check out my shopping picks !!!

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Spotlight on CIVIDINI at Milan Fashion Week

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Miriam and Piero Cividini are partners in business and life. Their fashion design combines  their personalities and clever ideas with a clever mix of handcraft and modern technology. The original small collection of knitwear cashmere has grown significantly over the years and this year their show was one of the most attended at Milan Fashion Week. 

The collection presented is quite a timeless one with a very interesting colour palette. Shades of browns and beiges mixed in with blacks and greys and purples and plums made for very interesting visual interest. Key materials found within the collection are leather, fur, cashmere (of course!) and wool. I also loved the interesting layering styling ideas presented and the hairstyles that really complemented the look. 

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Brand Spotlight : Paula Cademartori at Milan Fashion Week

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In Milan I saw too many beautiful things and as a result got too many cravings (of both the food and fashion variety). One of my favourite things on Day 3 was the Paula Cademartori bag & shoes preview. besides their ultra original, quirky designs, the quality of the product supersedes most other bags I've seen, and I've seen A LOT of expensive bags.

These bags are Made in Italy and exquisitely made from start to finish, with every single detail having been taken care of. When I say detail I mean detail - it's impressive to witness when looking at these bags up close. 

"The precious seal of each model is a metal buckle, personally designed by Paula supported by her background in jewellery and industrial design."

And check out Beyonce below !!!

For the first time this coming Winter Paola will be launching a footwear line - it features the same exciting designs, and same attention to detail as her bags do.

Check out that sexy back

And look who dropped by to meet the designer - it's BryanBoy 



All Photos by Kurt Paris

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Outfit Post : Milan Fashion Week Day 3

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The third day in Milan and I decided to wear something I had just bought the day before !! I also had my makeup done at the lovely MAC studio at Camera du Moda and my hair done on site at Schwarzkopf. 

This was one of my favourite days at Milan Fashion Week, it was also one of the outfits I enjoyed wearing most - a mixture of vintage & brand, brand new. I started the day at Bvlgari, went to the Paula Cademartori preview, the Aigner Show, the Nicholas K show & the Costume National after-party (more on these last four to come) & last but not least - for an awesome Italian pizza.

Outfit Details

Flared Jeans : Vintage
Clutch Bag ; Vintage ETRO
Boots : Nero Giardini @ Stivaletti
Bracelet : Vintage DIOR
Fur Scarf : Vintage
Fedora Hat : Coccinelle
Earrings : Michael Kors
Poncho : Fendi

All Photos by Kurt Paris

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Milan Fashion Week : Joshua Fenu & Magical Feet

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I saw a lot, a lot of shoes at Milan Fashion Week, if you can really call them shoes because they're all more like little works of art. One of the most striking shoe presentations I visited was most definitely Joshua Fenu. His shoes have a little touch of magic about them.

All Photos by Kurt Paris

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Outfit Post : Milan Fashion Week Day 2

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On the second day of Milan Fashion Week, it was warm enough to not wear a coat and after 6 days of being bundled up I was quite happy to be without one. I decided to try a style (midi skirt + sweater + sneakers...I also really needed to rest my feet from any sort of heel) that I've never actually worn before, it was actually quite London catwalk inspired as I saw so many similar looks walking down the catwalk albeit a bit more fanciful or twisted. I also added slightly darker eye makeup.

You might realise / you might not, but my sweater is actually worn back-to-front, I decided I like it more like that ! I decided to do a spot of shopping on that day - you can't go to Milan and not shop and I was also gifted a lovely gift from La Perla ::D

Alsoooo if you look at my right hand I'm wearing a new watch - An ANDY BABY swatch, whilst in London I posted this photo to my instagram as part of their daily competition and I won, apparently it was all due to the pom poms.

Outfit Details

Sweater, Poloneck : ZARA

Skirt : Miss Selfridge

Shoes : Laura Biagiotti at Stivaletti

Watch : SWATCH

Necklace : CHLOE

Bag, Beanie, Red Bracelet : Coccinelle

Black Bracelet : Karen Millen

All Photos by Kurt Paris

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