Milan Fashion Week Diary by Silvia Bergomi, pt. 2

Silvia Bergomi by Tommy Ton for Style.com


On Thursday the 24th I started my day at the C’N’C show. I couldn’t stop backstage to say hi and congrats to my friend Umbe, who is a women’s designer, because I had to run to Iceberg.

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At Iceberg, Paolo Gerani brought to the catwalk double breasted coats and blazers, leather pants, furs and a touch of electric blue.

Blumarine

At 4:30 pm it was time for Blumarine, which surprised everyone with silver accessories combined with metallic, iridescent, and hologram pieces. The soundtrack by Azealia Banks and Mia gave the show an extra edge.

Bizarre Colorquake Flamboyant Personalities Allure by Mauro Grifoni

Next I attended a cocktail exhibition at the Mauro Grifoni store in Via Della Spiga: “Bizarre, Colorquake, Flamboyant, Personalities, Allure”, a special preview of Diana Vreeland curated by Maria Luisa Frisa and Judith Clark.

Time with friends

Right after, we went to Corso Como 10 for the i-D and Alberto Guardiani Party, hosted by Marcelo Burlon. At one point, you simply have to eat, and that is exactly what we did… a relaxed dinner with friends: perfect conclusion to my day.

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Coliac belt for this amazing Mila Schon outfit

Friday the 25th began with Mila Schon at 11.30. My true compliments to Biancamaria Gervasio, the young designer behind the brand. I fell in love with every single piece of the collection.

peppermint tea after lunch @ Verger

Afterwards I had a quick lunch break with Grazia Team at Cafe Verger (I love this place  http://verger.it/ )

Jil Sander, last Raf Simon show for the brand

After lunch was the Jil Sander show – Raf Simon’s last show with the brand was just perfect. Simply, classy and elegant; I would love to have all the coats.

Ter Et Bantine

backstage @ Ter Et Bantine

Ter Et Bantine was the last of the day, at least for me. Casual and concise are the keywords for this refined brand who chose eccentric hats to personalize the silhouette.

I ended the day with dinner and a movie at home!

Silvia

Shades of Spring

Lime... fresh and full of spirit, it brightens up the room like a burst of citrus and brings with it a sense of anticipation of all the possibilities the world offers. It opens us up to perception and inspires us to try new things by initiating change.

Items pictured: Pom Pom Sliders, Brazilian Bandeau, Reverse it Kachow Thermal, Lizzie Stone Ring, Feather Tie Belt,  Desert Dream Tank, Beach Cruiser Shorts, Hazy Days Long Sleeve Top, Atlantic Neon Rope Bracelet, Dahl Court Tie Bracelet,  Neon Spacedye Boot Sock.

Store Style: Pastels

Spring can’t come soon enough, and in our stores all across the country we’re getting ready for it with head to toe pastels. Check out these beautiful fp girls rocking the pastel trend for some styling inspiration!

love of gingham bodycon, scallop edge lace crop top, jane wide brim hat

candy stretch skinny jean, heartbeat rochelle tank, jacket

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fp one pacific trails pant, heartbeat rochelle tank, desert dream tank, paisley tassel scarf

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totally tape graphic tee, washed vegan leather short, plaid and straw fedora

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floral denim blazer

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stretch eyelet bodycon, traveler denim jacket, mulberry rose crown, romana fest sandal

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candy coated corset

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stretch eyelet bodycon, cable pullover, silver lake bead bracelet

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five pocket cuffed denim shorts, hazy days long sleeve top, jane wide brim hat

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fp one floral lace tunic, love of gingham bodycon, denim vest

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stretch eyelet bodycon, caldra layer pullover, mulberry rose crown

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fp one floral lace tunic, mulholland horseshoe cuff

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washed vegan leather short, hazy days long sleeve top, galloon lace halter bra

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fp one floral lace tunic, registry lace boot

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candy stretch skinny jean, hazy days long sleeve top, mulberry rose crown

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washed vegan leather short, pointelle bike short, mason tee, side laceup moccasin boot

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fp one citrus slip, jane wide brim hat, floral fields wideleg pant, extreme vintage flare, peter pan babydoll top

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embroidered farrah jumpsuit, cropped stripes pullover, fiona flower halo

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washed vegan leather short, lace trim bandeau, riding with cowboys tank

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Love these pics! Check out our pastel themed February lookbook.

Trend: Lace

Lace is a trend we still can’t get over. It had a strong presence last summer and this year it’s back after Valentino, Elie Saab and Miu Miu all brought innovation into the mix with over sized reworks, eyelet patterns, and the cool awkward cute look.

Valentino Spring/Summer collection 2012

If you’re like me, love lace and bought into this trend last year, but don’t like to wear head to toe pretty, here are a few tips on how to refresh your lacey numbers. Layer your lace with a bright color pop of Neon! A bright neon vest or swimsuit under a lacey dress to give it a little more energy and then finish it off with one statement bracelet

Items: Ethnic Lace Dress, Ruffle Monokini One Piece Swimsuit, Swedish Hasbeens, Brea Glided Bangle

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Mix your pretty pieces with some edge; vintage tee’s over lace skirts and shorts for that tomboy look

Items: Daisy Embroidered Mesh Short, Vintage Loves Vintage Tees, Luke Ankle Boot

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How would you update your lace?

Milan Fashion Week Diary by Silvia Bergomi

Milan Fashion Week is underway and we have the lovely Silvia Bergomi documenting the action for us! Check out her recap and photo diary below.

Silvia Bergomi by Tommy Ton for style.com

One of the best things about February Fashion Week in Milan is that often it coincides with the coming of Spring… You start to see colorful and floral looks, and it seems that everybody allows themselves to be more relaxed.

As a good start, on Wednesday I went to Numèro 21 show, which is actually one of my favourite brands.

Vionnet cocktail dress

Vionnet bag

Right after, I was invited to the opening of the first Vionnet shop in corso Monforte.

Palazzo Visconti hosted Elisabetta Franchi Dinner Party

Carilna @ Palazzo Visconti

Party @ Palazzo Visconti

Around 8.30 pm I had dinner at Palazzo Visconti, followed by a party hosted by Elisabetta Franchi. The music coming from Dj Seth Troxler and Marcelo Burlon was totally fascinating. We closed the dancefloor with a special song in memory of Whitney.

Silvia Bergomi @ Hotel Principer di Savoia phographed by Ed Kavische

As usual, we ended the night with a goodnight drink at the bar Hotel Principe di Savoia.

Karl Lagerfield & Silvia Venturini Fendi after Fendi show

Thursday started with Fendi, which brought amazing shapes to the catwalk based on furs and knee-length skirts.

Fausto Puglisi details

Fausto Puglisi dress

After Fendi, I went to have a quick look at the new Fausto Puglisi AW collection. Leather, studs, embroidery, rhinestones, but also optical patterns and fluorescent colors: all this together was really photogenic.

Silk and Tiger for the DM (Dead Meat woman) collection

After a quick lunch at Grazia Pop Up, I had chat-tea with my friends from Dead Meat. They were presenting their new collection, which is based on the figures of princesses like Maria Callas and Romy Schneider. Graphics are as always full of imaginative and literary references.

Moodboard @ Yo No Fui backstage

Arizona Muse, Yo No Fui backstage

At 5 pm was the start of Jo No Fui, with the amazing Arizona Muse and a special attention to color combination.

unFLOP Paper launch cocktail @Marcelleria

At 8 pm I ended the day at the launch cocktail party of unFLOP paper 3; they also presented a Short Film by Silvia Morani and an exclusive art cover plus vinyl by artist Simon Fujiwara.

More to come!

Silvia

Our Zen Garden

We have a new addition to our lobby… a beautiful zen garden! The peaceful garden is home to plants, succulents, crystals, gold painted rocks, various wildlife creatures and of course some pink sand for good measure. A jar in the corner holds little rakes so that we can all quite literally leave our mark in the sand.

I wish I could shrink myself and live in this tranquil little world!

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Office Style: Candy

For this week’s office style we caught hints of FP girl, Candy, around the office. She appears sweet as nectar – a woman as intricate as lace. Candy twirls in frilly dresses, and buttons up with lace. She’s a true lady who embraces her femininity. Don’t let all of the sweetness fool you, Candy is just as modern as the rest. Mixing in hints of neon, throwing on denim vests, and piling on rings are just some of the ways she’s keeping the fashion current.

Get the look with our Always on My Mind Top

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Get the lace dress look with our Ginger Long Sleeve Lace Back Tunic

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