Giorgio Armani

Silence fell on the catwalk of the Giorgio Armani show this week as the designer made a conscious effort to not use any music in the show as a sign of respect for those being affected by the tragedies currently unfolding. This isn’t the first time the designer has altered his show to reflect current events, as the brand became the first to cancel a show due to the then developing COVID-19 pandemic back in 2020, showing that even though clothes are the passion, it is the care and love for life that comes before all else.

The collection itself felt quietly optimistic in nature. An array of razor-sharp tailoring, the kind that is so embedded within the brands DNA, made its way down the catwalk in a sea of shimmering silvers, greys, blacks and blues. The undeniably cool colour palette had an air of futurism about it, the kind of future that was so commonly predicted within media from the 60s, metallic and with a straight edge. Whilst the collection was designed months before the current events unfolding, that theme of looking to the future and hoping for a better one could not be more relevant.

Watch the show here.

Dolce & Gabbana

The metaverse and digital fashion are hot topics for the industry at the moment, and D&G have taken note, with their show this week being a synthwave dream. With a runway lit up in neon blues, pinks and purples, the future was present from the start and the clothes only followed suit. Big silhouettes were a staple of the show, with gloriously exaggerated shoulder pads atop classic tailoring, furry hats so large they covered the entire head, and fur coats and puffers that completely swallowed the models’ bodies whole. If this is how the fashion of the future is going to look then the world has some seriously sleek style to look forward to.

Ferrari

The combination of fashion and technology continued with the Ferrari show. With clothes made from the fabrics found within the brand’s car interiors, there was a real blend of worlds on the runway. With a combination of suits and coats that are as slick as the cars themselves, and pitstop uniforms consisting of jumpsuits and overalls designed more for looking good than practical use in the garage, the Ferrari show was a unique mix of two avenues which don’t often collide.

Trussardi

A dramatic elegance graced the runway of Trussardi this week. Huge, sweeping coats fell across the models and created silhouettes that were simply divine, aided by the fact that most of them were black which added another layer of drama and sleek attitude to the garments. Despite most of the collection being black it didn’t feel like the catwalk was screaming out for colour, instead owning a cool sense of sophistication and glamour.

Tokyo James

Tokyo james brought a masquerade ball to Fashion Week this season, and the flair of his show was unparalleled. Models walked down the runway donning a multitude of different masquerade masks in a variety of bright colours, patterns and fabrics creating a sense of mystery and intrigue. The traditional theatricality of these masks was combined with some serious punk attire such as leather jackets, double denim and some crazy hairstyles that can only have been held up by multiple cans of hairspray. To top off a range of ridiculously slick and modern tailoring, brought some serious class to the show whilst still remaining playful with a variety of bright colours and patterns on show.

Ambush

Romanticism was a strong theme for this seasons Ambush show. Tastefully seductive silhouettes made by pristine tailoring and dresses combined with towering boots and heels exposing the skin played into the side of fetishism, whilst the numerous mini bags paired with the outfits, some in the shapes of hearts, played into the idea of a perfect romance itself.

Jil Sander

The one word that comes to mind to describe the Jil Sander’s collection is elegance. From start to finish, the runway was walked by a treasure trove of simply sophisticated tailoring, the type that will remain timeless and never age. This focus on timeless sophistication was a conscious effort of designers Lucie and Luke Meier, with Lucie telling Vogue Runway:

“We were thinking about elegance. We really wanted to focus on sculptural tailoring, almost couture-like, but we like this new energy, a very cropped silhouette.”

As you would expect, the tailoring itself was meticulous to its core. Boxy blazers, dresses, skirts, overcoats and even a couple of capes made their way down the runway, in a sea of wonderfully understated neutrals that added to an overall sense of sophistication oozing from the show. Jil Sander went back to a time when fashion was more about the craft and simplicity, but did so in a way that remained modern and fresh.

Marni

From a show rooted in the timeless simplicity of fashion, to one now which embraced the sheer capabilities of the craft. The Marni show was, frankly, wild and anything could go… and it did.

The collection embraced the theatricality of fashion with outfits that, typically, wouldn’t be worn out and about on the everyday but nevertheless were coated in personality, telling individual stories that you wouldn’t soon forget. The collection also borrowed from and paid tribute to a huge variety of different themes, movements and subcultures from across fashion history, from gothic, Victorian style outfits to bohemian fantasies, and New Romantics era boxy oversized suits to the rebellious nature of the punk movement. There really was something for everyone in this show.

Bottega Veneta

Before becoming a fashion house, Bottega Veneta was founded as a handbag business, and the first two looks of their show paid tribute to that in a subtle way that perhaps isn’t immediately obvious to the eye. Both outfits (a white tank top and jeans and white shirt and jeans) were made of leather. Whilst some eye might be raised on the sustainability and ethics of that practice there’s no denying that it is a uniquely thoughtful and a considerate way to pay homage to the brand’s roots and keep its history and identity intact in a way that fits its current form.

The collection as a whole was designed for those who have somewhere to be, which translated perfectly through the nature of the clothes. Clean, simple looks with an unmistakably high-end quality to them. Sleek leather suits and coats were a particular highlight of the show, coming in colours of black, brown and a dramatic red with these suits managing to be an equal balance of statement piece and everyday attire.

Dsquared2

It wouldn’t be inaccurate to call the Dsquared2 show this week a bohemian wonderland. From start to finish, the fashion house bombarded us with looks comprised of multiple clashing patterns, which shouldn’t work together, but did so effortlessly! A rainbow of colour which came from a palette plucked straight from the 70s with lots of brown, beige, orange, distilled greens and yellows and some classic burgundy, and layers upon layers upon layers. Seriously, so many layers.

It would be easy to combine all of this and have it be extremely overwhelming on the eyes, but creative directors Dean and Dan Caten avoided such a scenario and instead presented the nature of bohemianism in its truest, most natural and authentic form.

HUI

If there is one thing that was present more than anything else at HUI’s show, it was extravagant oriental prints displayed across a variety of garments. Spread across classic tailoring, stunning dresses and cropped jackets, these prints delivered a touch of organic Chinese culture to proceedings which made the show feel delightfully authentic.

Ermanno Scervino

Romanticism once again raises its head, this time thanks to Ermanno Scervino. Heart shaped motifs were present from the beginning, before once again, moving into some designs and looks that fell more on the risqué side. Bare shoulders and legs were aplenty and see-through slip dresses added even more playful mischief to proceedings. 

Words By Andrew Coyle

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The #1 trend that is still all the rave is gorgeous, glowy, dewy skin. Glowy skin has zero flaws: it plumps up the skin whilst smoothing out fine lines and gives a healthy flatting look to the skin. Even the oily skins are switching to a glowy skincare routine…even though it doesn’t make sense (guilty).

Want to jump onto the trend but not sure where to start? Have a look at our favourite skincare and make-up products that will make you glow baby. (Just a heads up, the majority of these products have the word illuminating in.)

Skincare

Start off with the base of your face, Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Brightening Capsules £60. This is a night time serum, and it’s really going to help to brighten up your skin as you sleep; Your skin repairs itself at night when your recharging, so it’s super important to have a good serum to give your skin all the good nutrients to help it repair to its best ability.

Some gorgeous moisturisers that will give you that healthy skin glow: Laura Mercier Tinted Illuminating Moisturiser £35 is an award-winning tinted moisturiser with micro pearl pigments for that glowy goodness, not to mention SPF 30 (right?!) and easily brightens up the skin, effortlessly giving you that ‘barely there’ no make-up make-up effect. Glam Glow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturiser £36; Probably the dewy-est moisturiser you will find; it even doubles up as contouring and highlight with its other shades (which I don’t really get but sounds cool). It has this golden root technology which is supposed to instantly flood dull skin with hydration and moisture which leaves you will unreal bright skin. E.L.F Illuminating Moisturiser £9; Oh, E.L.F. I mean 9 quid?! AND it’s amazing! Not only is it vegan, has SPF 15 and leaves a pretty glow, but it actually works as a moisturiser as it has shea butter! You really cannot ask for more in life can you?

Make-Up

Let’s start this off with the iconic Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Balm £45. Okay, a little pricey but so worth it for this gorgeous extra bit of glow for underneath your make-up, or even alone! Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand £29 is a stunning glowing liquid high-blusher, this will add a healthy colour whilst not matting your skin down, keeping it nice and plump. The two best foundations for this trend has just got to be Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation £42 and the classic NARS Sheer Glow Foundation £33.50. To be perfectly honest, both foundations are a decent coverage and effortlessly blend out so seamlessly on your skin as well as adding to this healthy dewy look. You really cannot go wrong with either!

Last but most definitely not least…the #1 selling highlighter in the US: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Moonstone £30. I know this is a powder which typically won’t give you the shine like a cream or a liquid would but hear me out! With its velvety butter-like feel, this highlight is such a ‘soft focus’ highlight, meaning there are no big chunks of glitter making you feel like you can only wear it on a heavy night-time look. There are literally 14 freaking colours to this product…and it’s a highlight! Not to mention it even will slightly adjust to your skin tone anyway, there’s more of a chance to get one of these bad boys to match you better than a foundation! They do also sell minis for £16 if you want a little trial before splashing out on the full thing.

Words by Sophie Smiler

Graphics by Séverine Denis-Lessard

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So, sweetie…whether you have a date or not, V Day is a big event in the make-up calendar; Partner or no partner, treat yourself! The biggest trend at the minute in the beauty world has just got to be beautiful and glowy skin, you know like in every single Charlotte Tilbury advert where all the models look like angels with beautiful glowy, well glowy everything! And you instantly want to do whatever it takes to look like that?! We’ve got you covered. Check out our Must-Haves for V Day below. Yo’ welcome.

Base

1). We’re going to start this at the very beginning with your primer; Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturiser & Primer £44.50 for 50ml. An absolute beauty this one is – it works as a moisturiser and primer and is so unbelievably nourishing on the skin, not to mention it will keep your make-up dewy and on your skin all day.

2). Next, layer on the iconic Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation £42, an oil-free, lightweight and so-silky-you-could-die foundation. Super buildable and applies seamless, no wonder this is the Artist’s Choice 10 years in a row!

3). A winner as always is YSL Touche Eclat High Coverage Concealer £26; So, this isn’t the regular one everyone has dribbled over for years, that one was actually marketed as just a highlighter whereas this one is predominantly a high coverage concealer. You still get the beautiful luminosity of the OG Touche, but also a weightless and long wear concealer… really struggling to find a flaw here.

4). If that wasn’t illuminating enough for you so far, I’ve only just begun! Add even more glow with the YSL Touche Eclat Shimmer Stick £27. Cream/liquid products are really going to make your cheeks extra dewy as they catch the light super easily. This stick highlight comes in 5 different shades, my fav being the gorgeous champagne ‘Light Gold’, I mean just go into a store and swatch this on your hand it genuinely might be the prettiest thing I have ever seen. (Prove me wrong, I dare you!!) I mean the actual product has all the good stuff: easy to blend, super creamy and a lightweight texture. TBH, if you like a shimmery bronzer, you can easily use a darker shade to add some warmth to your skin.

5). Totally changes the game: NARS Orgasm Liquid Blush £25. I mean NARS’ ‘Orgasm’ range is iconic, we all know and adore it…this is just in a lightweight liquid form so it’s just another staple to add to the dewy trend.

6). Lastly for the base, slap on that Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray £24 to make sure your base doesn’t move all day…whatever your activity is. I’ve heard great things about this setting spray being 100% sex-proof; you can be the judge of that.

Eyes and Lips

1). Keeping with this gorgeous healthy glowy skin trend, Charlotte Tilbury Bigger Brighter Eyes Palette ‘Exagger-Eyes’ £40. OK, I know you’re thinking it’s a little pricey for 4 shadows, but honey if you just knew what these bad boys were capable of! All you have to do is watch one of those CT adverts I was talking about. Nuff said. I mean they’re just everything: buttery, pigmented, the product itself is just such amazing quality it’s insane! You’ll thank me.

2). The current brow trend is messy, undone and natural; easy as pie, brush up your brows with the tinted Benefit Cosmetics Gimmie Brow+ £22.50 for a full and put together bro duo that takes literally seconds.

3). You need to keep them hooked on your eyes…the only way is to add a sultry liner on your waterline. A black liner on the waterline is so sexy it really draws you to the eyes; even I give myself a double-take when I whack some on. My fav is Estee Lauder Double Wear Waterproof Eyeliner ‘Noir’ £19, just glides on the eyes so easily and stays all day. Even great for contact wearers like myself.

4). To finish the eyes off, add some famous Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara £22 (TBH if your flying solo this V day, this mascara is supposedly better than sex, and if you have a partner, you’re going to need that waterproof one…win win). Volumizing without being too clumpy, and it deff won’t transfer on your lids or under eye.

5). Last but certainly not least, chuck on some Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick ‘Glowing Jen’ £28. This was actually named after Jennifer Aniston and I believe a portion of the money for this collection goes to charity. Moisturising and so pretty and glowy oh my goodness it’s insane.

Words by Sophie Smiler

Graphics by Araceli Alonso

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All That Glitters

For the girl or guy who loves glitter, there is no better time to wear it than during the festive season. While all that glitters is not gold, our go-to glitter eye look is both…

1). Our favourite golden eye shadow is the Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow by Bobbi Brown- it is sheer and easy to apply, making your eyes sparkle whilst not being too OTT. Priced at £17 it’s a great single purchase to upgrade your NYE makeup look.

2). If you prefer more depth to your eyes and more of a shimmer than a shine, the Charlotte Tilbury Golden Goddess palette is a must-have. Though more of an investment (Priced at £40), the versatility of the shades in this palette mean that it can be applied lightly for a glowing every-day look, or used to deepen up a night-time eye, and it’s small and compact packaging means it’s perfect to throw in your bag for when you want to do both.

3). The Mac Gold Pigment (£16.50) is best for if you want to achieve more of an intense glitter- effect. The fine pigment is gorgeous true gold shade and can be layered to give an almost foil-like metallic look. It is also a beautiful highlighter when applied sparingly.

GET THE LOOK!

Charlotte Tilbury showing you how to get the perfect Golden Goddess look

Midnight Kiss

NYE is the perfect occasion for a striking red lip… but really, when isn’t? A red lip is perfect for the last-minute outfit panic as it can dress-up any look and worn with all-black for some seriously Coco Chanel vibes. Our favourites are:

1). Of course, the iconic Coco Chanel in the shade ‘Coco’ (£31) – which is supposed to be a universally flattering colour.

2). Mac in the shade ‘Ruby Woo’ (£17.50) – another gorgeous ‘true red’ with a long-lasting matte finish.

3). Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips in ‘Patsy Red’ (£28) – a more chocolatey-red which works beautifully with deeper skin tones or for those who prefer a more muted red lip.

4). And for those of you aiming to lock lips at midnight- we’ve got you covered: The Urban Decay Vice Special Effects Lip Topcoat (£16.50) is a shimmery lip coat designed to keep your colour in place all night (Kiss proof!)

The clock strikes Midnight

It’s cold and dark outside, and sometimes, dressing for the occasion means dressing for the season too. A dark and sultry look is the ultimately sexy understatement…so if the dark side is for you, here’s what you might need:

1). For a feline cat eye: The L’Oreal Paris Matte Signature Liquid Eyeliner in black (£8.99) is gorgeously inky and the thin wand makes it easy to apply.

2). For a beautiful mixture of dark matte and shimmering shadows, we recommend the Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Eye Quattro Palette in the shade Notorious (£53).

While a black shadow look can be hard to master, the sophisticated catwalk-inspired outcome is a sure payoff, and if it turns out a little too intense, don’t be afraid to warm it up using your bronzer.

Words by Chloe Charalambous

Graphics by Katie Janes

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In every girls wardrobe, suffocated between the centuries old prom dress you don’t have the heart to throw away and the multiple ‘going out out’ dresses that you promised yourself you’d wear more than once (yet who’s fate has been sealed to the darkest depths of your wardrobe after featuring on your Instagram) is the ‘substitute’ of the dress world.

The dependable back up when life throws those inconvenient little obstacles at us such as a busted zip or a foundation stained neckline. The heroin when it’s that time of the month and your plans to go out are being ruined by the unanticipated ‘fat day’ you’re having. Which is making the thought of squeezing into that skimpy little satin handkerchief that you mistook for a dress on the model on the internet the last thing on this earth you want to do.

Everyones trusted old friend; the Little Black Dress.

Trusted and dependable it may be, but as you walk fashionably late into the Christmas party, new years do, or the likes of, the last thing you want people to do is look at your outfit and think.., ‘God, what a reliable looking dress’ or whisper to the person next to them ‘that outfit just oozes dependability doesn’t it !?’.

The fact of the matter is this; granted the LBD is trusted, reliable, dependable- all of the above, but we think the ‘safe’ choice in everyone’s wardrobes deserves a little love this festive season. From lippy to shoes, we’ve created five unique looks for you to wear at your leisure this Christmas. We’ve done all the work, now all you have to do is go and take your LBD’s from 0 to 100.

DARK AND STORMY:

The same LBD from ASOS

1). YSL eyeshadow palette

2). MAC pigment

3). Chanel nail polish

4). Public Desire shoes

5). Zara blazer

6). Gucci tights

7). Farfetch bag

NOT SO VANILLA:

The same LBD from ASOS

1). ASOS headband

2). Fendi earrings

3). Urban Decay eyeshadow

4). Kiko lipstick

5). Fenty eyeliner

6). Essie nail varnish

7). I.AM.GIA jacket

8). Fendi bag

9). Aquazzura boots

SHE’S A LADY:

The same LBD from ASOS

1). ASOS earrings

2). Dolce and Gabbana corset

3). YSL eyeshadow

4). YSL lipstick

5). Smashbox lipgloss

6). Aspinal Of London bag

7). Topshop shoes

ELECTRIC ECLECTIC:

The same LBD from ASOS

1). Glossier lipgloss

2). Balenciaga top

3). Kevin Aucoin eye gloss

4). Public Desire shoes

5). Maria Tash earrings

6). Marc Jacob bag

7). Weekday necklace

8). Gucci ring

COWGIRL WITH THE CLOUT:

The same LBD from ASOS

1). Tlzlfemme choker

2). Gucci watch

3). OPI nail polish

4). Giorgio Armani lipstick

5). Gucci hair slide

6). Missguided blazer from the Sofia Richie collection

7). Pink Boutique bag

8). Public Desire boots

Words by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Araceli Alonso

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Alexis Mabille

Ulyana Sergeenko

Giorgio Armani Privé

Alexandre Vauthier

Chanel

Credit: Vogue Runway

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There was something for everyone who is into Italian style. We saw colour tones, clashing patterns and clean cut suits that oozed Italian sophistication at Giorgio Armani.

Christian Pellizzati’s show gave us a glimpse into the historic city of Venice with the city’s lion symbol gracing some of the garments. His collection spoke romance and reflected a classical Italian lifestyle.

Philipp Plein whose 1950’s rebellious style collection brought a street style essence with nods to biker culture embellishments, tight leather and ripped denim.

Later in the week Palm Angels brought a raw urban contemporary vibe which added a refreshing layer to the mix with metallic bodysuits and repeat print tracksuits.

A 90’s revival from Versace showed us that the brands signature garden of Palazzo Versace print is a long way from dying out. The fashion house also treated us to a look at their vintage logo, a show that reflected on the past yet, paying homage to Gianni Versace as this year marked the 20th anniversary of his death.

Check out some more of our picks from Milan Men’s Fashion Week…

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