Prada AW2018 Women’s Show Space ‘Nocturne’ Runway Collection

 Prada AW2018 Womenswear show takes place in the nearly finished tower, the building which marks the completion of the OMA-designed Fondazione Prada complex in Milan.

A new architectural landmark, the tower offers a unique view on the skyline of the city.

The set by AMO consists of a simple geometric layout with tribunes oriented north towards central Milan, establishing a sophisticated spectacle and dialogue between fashion, architecture and the city.

The sharp volumes of the show spaces are accentuated by a black resin finish that magically shimmers in the light and mimics the nocturnal panorama outside.

Besides shaping the interior spaces, AMO worked on a delicate design for the view from the tower as well.

The outlook onto the Scalo di Porta Romana and the city beyond is enriched with striking PRADA neon signs enhancing the post-industrial character of the area.

The physical manifestation of the event in the customized cityscape reaffirms the relationship between Prada and the city of its origin.

BOSS AW2018 Menswear Runway Collection - Dynamic Silhouettes

The BOSS Menswear runway collection “Sports Tailoring” introduces a marked shift in silhouette for AW2018. Designs channel sporting prowess through tailoring fused with athletic elements.

This season, the silhouette is neat and dynamic, in a move away from the loose and laid-back tailoring of summer. Oversize shapes play a key role, but are balanced with inventive layering as voluminous outerwear meets its counterpoint in sharp-cut shirts and sporty cropped pants.

Knee length, flowing trench coats are thrown over neat wool pants; relaxed knits are artfully tucked into waistbands; a sculptural parka is worn with ribbed-cuff track pants; and long cashmere greatcoats are paired with drawstring wool pants.

The cover-up brought into the spotlight this season is the cape, introducing a new sense of movement to the runway. Long, lean styles in lightweight wool or sleek nylon follow the lines of the body, while the blanket cape is a decidedly bolder take.

Padded designs also transform shapes as down outerwear takes on exaggerated proportions, and quilted leather and wool are crafted into slim pants. Iconic baseball pieces are front and center this season. The baseball shirt and jacket get a BOSS look with precision lines and slightly oversized silhouettes – think clean-cut suede panels or a subtly dropped shoulder.

BOSS adapts its tailored silhouettes, leaving room for movement and adding athletic finishes. Double-breasted jackets cut from stretch nylon are reworked with an easier shape, while tailored trousers are given new meaning with drawstring waists and ribbed cuffs – both the embodiment of this season’s fusion of sportswear and tailoring.

Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2018 Women’s Collection

Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2018 Women’s Collection

A reimagined garden party. A new romanticism tempered by an urban, utilitarian edge. A dynamic, modern femininity meets slightly retro nostalgic vibes. Iconic symbols of a luxurious lifestyle are celebrated.

For the Pre-Fall 2018 season, Roberto Cavalli creative director Paul Surridge challenges the idea of print to build a reinvented graphic vocabulary. Floral patterns get a fresh makeover or are reworked through an abstract filter. Their contemporary twist is enhanced by the versatile fluid silhouettes, exuding a sense of comfortable ease.

A rough winter flower, the thistle becomes the protagonist of a multicolor artsy pattern, exalting the edgy attitude of asymmetric dresses with discreet frilled details. A lively garden motif highlights the delicate attitude of a draped tea dress and introduces a quintessential feminine flare into a functional safari jacket worked in a printed lizard jacquard fabric. Irises are embroidered on the seductive lace insert of a dress showing a sarong-inspired draping.

Celebrating the heritage of the brand, a macro zebra pattern pops up on a bleached denim trench cinched at the waist with a sash, while is paired with a python pattern on charming foulard dresses and skirts.

Striking a balance between rigor and seduction, sharp-cut jumpsuits reveal draped details and plunging necks. Body conscious knitted dresses impeccably sculpt the female form.

The brand’s exquisite artisanal approach is celebrated through the outwear, including a luxurious jersey bonded trench coat enriched by Western fringes on the back and an intarsia shaved goat fur short jacket trimmed with fox fur in natural shades.

A patchwork of precious materials, including leather, suede and precious skins, as well as decorative elements, such as fringes, embellish the elegant yet functional Rasna bag, available in two sizes – small and mini. Showing a buckle inspired by the doorknockers of Florentine aristocratic houses and straps decorated with nails, the iconic style pays homage to the most authentic Tuscan leather tradition.

Footwear is chic and practical. Evoking Moroccan babouche slippers, flats and ankle boots, featuring Roman column-inspired sculpted heels, are worked in a range of wild animal patterns, while open-toe mules show sinuous lines and risky red python heels. The eye-catching selection of bijoux spans from maxi pendant earrings with lucky charms to chunky necklaces with Etruscan-inspired medals and coins.