Mad about Missoni—this season the Missoni woman was a worldly traveller and kept a piece of each destination on hand as a fashionable souvenir.  The first look introduced a graphic logomania blouse, donning “MISSONI” all over like we’ve seen in other collections (Alexander Wang, DKNY) this season. The skirt was a graphic flying bird print, reminiscent of the traditional Missoni zigzag print. Tribal flat sandals completed the spiritual-chic ensemble. Dresses featured Oriental details with kimono inspired shift dresses and blouses. The aforementioned bird print was shown throughout in varied styles—silk skirts, crepe blouses and leather streaked pencil skirts. The prints displayed pop art influences as well as exotic cultural references. The look was suited to host a Burning Man dinner party. Other logo carrying pieces were PVC and silk skirts, silk graphic tees and heavy plastic bangles.

The Missoni woman was the fashion equivalent of a well-travelled stamp collection—a stylish intercontinental tour guide.

Words by Yohana Lebasi

Photography by Harry Carr

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Creative Director Fiona Cibani stayed true to her usual decided lines with a feminine feel. Just one year out of New York and now in Milan, the Spring/Summer look had a certain European flair that showed cool, calm and chic. The usual colour palette, minimal and muted, was brightened with pops of pastel pink, baby blue and an unexpected warm earth tonal scheme. A beautiful silk tee shirt, as well a crepe-pleated dress and cotton pullover, donned a marigold sunset and dim clouds in the horizon that was an exciting twist to the Ports aesthetic.

This sunset print mirrored the easy flow of Cibani’s in-the-breeze flowy skirts and dresses.  To our surprise, a chic silk sport bomber  paired with a matching embellished skirt was the perfect high-low cool girl look.

Our favourite look was a two-piece snake embossed bralette and a-line pleated skirt. This look shown on Andreea Diaconu was sexy, refined and contemporary. This collection showed that clean girls have more fun!

 Words by Yohana Lebasi

Photography by Harry Carr

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