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Alberta Ferretti Fall/Winter 2014 | Milan Fashion Week

Alberta Ferretti Fall 2014–While last season focused on pretty florals and candy-colored stripes, the fall-winter 2014 collection from Alberta Ferretti took a more romantic approach embracing a forest palette of rustic brown, green and autumnal orange.The outing focused on an attention to detail. Fine craftsmanship can be seen in everything from a cape’s carefully frayed edges to woven textures featured on a dress’ bodice to feather adornments strewn across full, voluminous skirts. Overall, it was another strong showing from Ferretti with the perfect balance of fantasy and ladylike restraint.

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Gucci Fall/Winter 2014 | Milan Fashion Week

Gucci Fall 2014–Giving her own version of the sixties mod movement, Frida Giannini’s vision for Gucci’s fall-winter 2014 collection was a polished start to Milan Fashion Week. Clean and simple silhouettes are glammed up with luxe embellishments including crystal adornments, leather finishes and fur coats. The silhouette of the season embraces the sixties inspired A-line shape for a super feminine look with thin belts. Elsewhere, the Gucci woman wears shaggy fur coats and sweaters paired with slim-fitting pants and suit jackets. Shoes are also retro inspired–python, taupe and black riding boots that hit the calf work well with the medium-length skirts.