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By Zaid Taji Farouki

Category: Journal

Gianfranco Ferré – Fall 2013

I am apologize for not being able to post yesterday. I was on a flight back from Saudi Arabia to Washington, D.C. I had to take a quick trip to renew my residency there. This collection by Gianfranco Ferré is how Star Wars meets Prêt-à-Porter.

Here are my favorite looks from the collection:

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Photos were taken by Yannis Vlamos

Dolce & Gabbana – Fall 2013

For the past few seasons Dolce & Gabbana have been creating runway shows that celebrate Italy. Their tribute expands all the way from Roman mosaics to Italy of the 20’s & 30’s and all the way to the 60’s fashion. Whenever I watch any of Dolce & Gabbana’s runway shows I can see the typical Italian family who live on a vineyard, that are having dinner and after a few bottles of wine they raise up the music and celebrate the coming together of their family. The highest form of fashion to me is the ability to pay tribute to ones heritage and traditional clothing but translating it to a universal form that transcends every culture, making ever person dream of wearing every article of clothing in the collection. Here are my favorite looks from the collection:

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Photos were taken by Alessandro Viero & Filipo Flor

Roberto Cavalli – Fall 2013

Roberto Cavalli’s prints are impeccable as always. I also couldn’t help but notice how fur is dominating the runways in Milan this season.

Look at my favorite looks from Roberto Cavalli’s runway show:

Pictures were taken by Marcus Tondo

Fendi – Fall 2013

Get your credit cards ready because it’s all about the fur this season!

Here are my favorite looks from the collection:

Photos taken by Fillipo Flor

Gucci – Fall 2013

What I liked about this Gucci collection is the play with classic designs and turning them into futuristic looking looks. Here are my favorite looks from the collection:

Photos were taken by Fillipo Flor

Mary Katrantzou – Fall 2013

In this collection Mary plays with perspective. The prints allow the clothes to be pushed back into space, creating two different visual dimensions: the clothes and the wearer. Being an artist myself I appreciated how Katrantzou incorporated painting techniques into her designs. Here are my favorite looks from the collection:

photos were taken by Marcus Tondo

Burberry Prorsum – Fall 2013

What I loved about this collection is how they used the plastic/PVC material to create some of their looks, you can see it in coats, skirts, dresses and shirts. Take a look at my favorite pieces from the collection:

photos were taken by Yannis Vlamos

Temperley London – Fall 2013

I couldn’t help but realize that Audrey Hepburn is the inspiration behind this collection, I can see the connection between the looks and Audrey Hepburn’s style. Take a look at my favorite looks from the collection:

Photos were taken by Yannis Vlamos

Moschino Cheap & Chic – Fall 2013

London fashion week started yesterday and one of my favorite shows was Moschino Cheap & Chic. Take a look at my favorite looks from the show:

photos were taken by Phillipo Flor.

Ralph Lauren – Fall 2013

This Ralph Lauren collection reminds me of pre-soviet Russian fashion. Take a look at my favorite looks from the runway:

Pictures were taken by Filippo Flor

My Valentine’s Gift

So my Valentine’s gift to myself were these pair of Del Toro velvet shoes.
Prince Albert Slipper Del Toro Shoes Blue

Marchesa – Fall 2013

Happy Valentines Day everyone, I hope you’re all having a great day! I know you all might be busy today so this will be quick. Here are my favorite looks from the Marchesa show:

pictures were taken by Stefano Masse

Oscar de la Renta – Fall 2013

Watching the looks come down the runway made my jaw drop, my favorite piece from the whole collection is the pink dress with the embroidery. Below you will find the looks that I liked the most.

pictures were taken by Filippo Flor and The cut

Donna Karan – Fall 2013

This collection screams Donna Karan, she used jersey, which is her signature material to create effortlessly chic looks. Take a look at my favorite looks from the runway show:

Pictures were taken by Marcus Tondo

Spotted

A friend of mine that works for College Fashionista just wrote an article, and guess what? I was in it! You will find a screen shot of the article below, you can also find the full article by clicking on this link: 

http://www.collegefashionista.com/judydaghestani/lets-hear-it-for-the-boys-50-shades-of-color/#prettyPhoto

That day I was wearing a Zara scarf, Persol sunglasses, Hugo Boss pants and shirt, Moncler jacket, Ralph Lauren belt, and Russell & Bromley boots.  
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