ECO-FRIENDLY SHOPPING IN ROME

The french president Emmanuel Macron today in Biarritz made a speech. Before the G7 he emphasizes how the textile industry is one of the major cause of pollution after oil and mining. Shoppers are more climate conscious than before. Lots of brands are reducing water usage and increasing eco-friendly materials. Stella Mac Cartney ( one of her model for the fall-winter 2020 in the picture below), has always been a pioneer and after her lots of designers are more environmental conscious than before.

Yesterday there was a big summit in France with François Henri Pinault and representatives of different brands world wide in order to take serious moves to reduce the pollution in the industry. The makers of some of those high tech fabrics are looking to cash as well. There is a long report today on Business of Fashion. Environmental problems are on the top of the political agenda.

Fashion companies are trying to be more aware and are looking for new sustainable solutions as Matteo Marzotto told me last february during the fashion week in Milano. By the way Milano has “invented” few years ago the Green Carpet award with Linda Firth, the italian wife of the english actor Colin.

In order to discover the best eco-friendly stores in Rome, book a tour with grandtourshopping.com

Karl Lagerfeld Denim soon in Rome

Fashion is not the same without Karl Lagerfeld. The Kaiser as we used to call him, was not only famous for being the creative director of Chanel and Fendi, he always had his own line. We were able to see it in Florence last june during the Pitti Fair.

The stand was huge and full of graphic with his profile.

The signature KARL LAGERFELD combines parisian classic with a rock-chic attitude. Something I am always looking for my client when I take them on an exclusive shopping tour in Rome.

The line includes men, kids, bags, small leather goods, watches, eyewear, footwear, perfumes, candles and fashion jewelry. With the death of this genious, a lot of people want to have a souvenir of him, something that reminds him.

The Karl Lagerfeld Denim Spring 2020 women’s collection is inspired by the Bauhaus school of arts and crafts.

You can find it from October 3rd in Rome in the Rinascente department store in via del Tritone.

Karl used to be a fantastic art and furniture collector and he had Bauhaus examples in his house in Paris. It was one of his favourite artistic movement. The school grew in fine art, industrial design, textiles, theater, science and culture.

Patterns were important in Bauhaus style. The collection translates it into bold Karl Lagerfeld logo. For example a red denim biker jacket features an embroidered logo on the back. Such as white denim shorts.

Strong squared lines appear on five-pocket denim pants. In the collection also a series of degradé denim.

A clear reference to the Bauhaus style is the Karl Lagerfeld print obtained by mixing primary colours. Directly inspired by Karl’s style, you will find also a black denim jumpsuit with suspenders. Don’t miss a short sleeved denim hoodie, with a photo print of Karl’s face.

This special edition honors his immense legacy as a fashion icon. Discover it with us and book a tour in Rome for shopping. An amazing experience. We will tell you why Karl Lagerfeld was so important and why fashion will never be the same without him.

Cowgirls are coming back even in Rome

In Rome the new fall winter season is coming soon in the boutiques eventhough it is very hot. Don’t miss the opportunity to try the exclusive shopping tour. You will notice a lot of western style such as Calamity Jane or a Saloon Girl. The shopping experience can be done with us on the grandtourshopping com. As a fashion journalist I am aware of what is coming up, the new upcoming designers, the best things to buy. You can buy nothing or only one thing, it doesn’t mean that you need to get an entire wardrobe. We don’t take commissions from the shops. We give advises.

The new fall winter collection is all about western boots, flowers, volants, and stetson hats. No doubt about it. The trend started already this summer but there are much more elements to buy in winter for this kind of look.

In the picture below a dress, and a jacket from Sandro, a french gorgeous brand that you can find in Rome in via Frattina. Other european brands are focusing on western style. In via del Corso, for example, there are some romantic western dresses in the Twin Set Store. I don’t want to reveal more details You need to come with us for an exclusive personal shopping tour with us. Looking for western looks in Rome. Don’t miss it.