Marni and the colour of Italy with a touch of Germany

Consuelo Castiglioni, the designer of Marni surprises us during the Milan Fashion week. Her collection is modern and totally unexpected. What looks heavy is airy, embroideries on jacquard seems light.  Neoprene is used for dresses, everything has big volumes, furs are geometric composition with a touch of contemporary art. Consuelo took inspiration from the german artist Magnus Plessen whose style consists in adding and removing sections of paint to define shapes. We will soon see this colourful collection in the roman shop of via Bocca di Leone 8. One of my favourite in town.

A great solution for shopping in Rome: Sportmax

Sportmax new collection will be sold in Rome next season in the via Condotti store. The press release from the Milan fashionshow explains, a little pretentiously, that the inspiration comes from Jackson Pollock's works of art. Especially in terms of colours. Each piece is shaped on a feminine silhouette. Balanced and proportioned. Coats are embroidered with multicoloured mohair threads, brushed and teased. Have a look also at the cinched leopard trench trimmed with black python armlets. We are ready for shopping!

COSTUME NATIONAL A GREAT SPOT EVEN IN ROME

" I worked on breaking boundaries between construction and deconstruction, relaxed clothing and tailoring, masculine and feminine" says Ennio Capasa, the designer of Costume National. We will see these outfits next winter. In Rome the boutique is in via del Babuino. The coats are often inside out. Capasa worked on contrast also in terms of fabrics : nappa and jersey, crêpe and wool. He emphasises also long haired eco fur. Shoes are platforms in suede. Have a look also at the evening dresses. Chic and cool.