Join us as we take a look at the Versace menswear collection for autumn/winter 2015 from Milan Fashion Week.

Whilst the collection was simpler and more refined than Versace’s usual flamboyant patterns and embellishments, this was a defiantly strong and bold collection bursting with cool masculinity.

The silhouettes were broad shouldered and tailored with a run of stylish suits occasionally infiltrated by leather trousers, wide leg jeans and even sporty skin tight leggings. 3/4 length thigh-skimming tops and jackets were a recurring look, with long sweaters and cardigans worn under parka jackets and overcoats. Eye catching monochrome patterns featured on a few pieces but the majority of the garments were in sophisticated solid block colors; navy blue and creams, browns and grays.

The models were all styled with slick side parted hair and some were accessorized with gold chains, reflective aviator shades and leather and fur trimmed holdalls and backpacks giving a very street ready feel to the presentation. Footwear ranged from snappy loafers to thick soled sneaker style ankle boots. The extravagant side of Versace was certainly not ignored with statement pieces including luxe hooded fur coats and all leather ensembles ready for sharp dressed men and show-off’s around the globe.

Today on Fashion One, we bring you Calvin Klein Collection from Milan Fashion Week for autumn/winter 2015-16.

Italo Zucchelli the creative director of the Calvin Klein Collection spoke to Fashion One about his inspiration and thoughts on his creations for the upcoming season. Zucchelli tells us the basic theme was old black and white movies with no color and everything is seen in shades of grey. He also considers grey to be the quintessential Calvin Klein color and used a whole range of shades from charcoal to heather grey.

Textures were also important with vinyl fabrics giving a modern, sleek and polished appearance as well as the designer’s first foray into animal print with embossed printed fabric. There was a wide selection of outerwear with mid length overcoats, capes, short bomber jackets and vinyl parkas with fur lined hoods. A cap and the classic Calvin Klein simplicity kept an athletic look refined and elegant.

The slightly high-waisted fit of trouser with a lower crotch gave a retro feel, especially when teamed with 50s style flight jackets with dyed sheepskin lapels, worn with boots this look was part military and part motorcycle greaser, all mixed in with chic minimalism.

Join us to experience the Schiaparelli Haute Couture collection for spring/summer 2015 in Paris.
The show concept was designed by Jean-Paul Goude and featured a choir of voices singing from the balcony windows.

Each outfit was quite individual from a loose double breasted tuxedo suit worn with a blue fez, to a rich sage free dress with sparkling detail at the neck and printed jumpsuits. However, some themes in the motifs and accessories tied the pieces together like the recurring sequined bows and stars, and the pins that featured on several garments as well as making stunning headpieces and bracelets.

There was a 70s feel with head scarves, wraps and flowing flares along with the oversized sunglasses and afro hair worn by some of the models. Other models had neat asymmetric fringes, braids and plaits worn with bright lipstick.

We talk to some of the guests in attendance including singer songwriter Carla Bruni who speaks about the value of couture and why its such an important tradition with more than 50 years of history that will be treasured and continued. Actress Alice Eve thought it was a fantastic collection and praises the show’s atmosphere and choice of music.

Farida Khelfa, ambassador of the Schiaparelli house, talks about the impact of the show and creating the right ‘mis en scene’ so as not to detract from the clothes but to make something sombre and moving, which was exactly what Jean-Paul Goude delivered.