There’s no stopping the fashion machine.  The  London and Milan shows went by at light speed, do we even know what we saw?

London left me dazed and confused for the most part, while my favorites in Milan are still my favorites for obvious reasons: ingenuity, couture level craftsmanship, and style to burn.   Mrs Prada, pimp my ride!

 

Spring 2012 RTW: Milan

Prada



 

Gucci

Bottega Veneta

 

 

Acquilano. Rimondi

 

 

Jil Sander

 

Spring 2012 RTW: London

For me, the London designers were hitting all the wrong notes.  Many collections looked as if an Easter basket had blown up, and some were just tired, re-treads of past hits (in the all pervasive Easter pastels, or obnoxious jungle prints).  A few gems were to be found, however, in the unholy mess:

Roksanda Ilincic

Temperly London

Onward to Paris!

All photos: Style.com

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