COLOR NATION

The show begins the same way most Autumn Menswear shows begin...a model walks down the runway in a simple structured dark suit; monochromatic and void of all the allusions to spring, happiness, and warmth. However slowly but surely, the Autumn I know and love begins to appear. First in bright red-orange corduroy pants, and then mustard yellow, next a wonderful blue pea coat. Soon color has bled onto the runway as every model walks down in something exciting. Wether it's an electric green shirt hiding under a jet black coat, or a simple light brown trim on a navy suit jacket, color has found it's way back to our hearts...and our closets.

But the return to bold color did not stop at just Bottega Veneta. It seems as if Milan's Menswear season has finally seen the light.

More and more designers have incorporated bold, bright colors; in no way sacrificing the actual architecture or structure of their designs. A suit jacket is still a suit jacket, except maybe even more inviting in a brilliant shade of fuchsia at Jil Sander.

For those of you who don't need (or want) to wear a solid fuchsia suit to work, you can still incorporate this upcoming season's trend into your basic everyday attire. The basic elements of Jil Sander (form and function) were not spared as Raf Simons added little sightings of bold color on sweaters, collars, and lust-worthy linings. Christopher Bailey also followed the trend with his collection for Burberry Prorsum, which featured a coat for every season, but revamped with deep luxurious colors and shades. So why all the color? Maybe it’s just time for change. And who said only womenswear could have fun? Mark your calendars as 2011 issues the return of COLOR! 

Bottega Veneta 

Bottega Veneta 

Jil Sander 

Jil Sander 

Burberry Prorsum

Burberry Prorsum

Bottega Veneta Fall 2011 Menswear

I'm very much in love with Bottega Veneta's Fall 2011 Menswear collection! I've always loved Bottega Veneta, but their collection a few days ago was terrific. Here are some shots from the show, showing the details I've fallen in love with:

I'm liking the way there are so many layers and not a standard fold where the creases are. 

I LOVE this bag, and love how the leather is fraying all over the place. 

These shoes looked so great on the runway, and I decided that I'm saving to buy these, which means I'll have them in a few years...lol. But I also loved how the pants are actually leather on the outside. Looks extremely soft. 

The bursts of color on the runway always surprises me, and I love the detailing on this jacket, with the leather and cotton mix-up. Also the fact that it's Double-breasted, (which is really hot this season) and the fact that it's a-symmetrical. 

Layering is a big trend always for fall, and I like how they chose to expose it during the show. 

I want this clutch. Men usually don't carry them around, but it's perfect to put your money in, phone, and whatever else you need for a quick getaway to lunch or someplace important. And I love how they translate it to something men can feel comfortable carrying around. 

More color! Great shade of purple. 

I love this because of the leather detailing, stitched to the side of the sweater. I really feel like going out to get some soft calfskin or something and then adding it to one of my sweaters!  

SS11 FW Roundup: Bottega Veneta

I feel that Bottega Veneta's shows are always the same, as they're really known for their amazing woven leather bags. I've never actually seen someone in their clothes. However, this season's collection was extremely classy, and wearable. I loved every second of it, from the dresses with minimal placement of feathers to the suits that formed around the women wearing them.

What I thought was pretty cool was the choice to make a dress, and play around with the movement of it using leather in different places and quantities, almost like patchwork. I felt it looked almost Celine-esque.

I also loved one of the dresses that were woven, as it mimicked her bag.
The suits were less-tailored than most I've seen this season, however it was a breath of fresh air as many designers tailor the same suits season after season some way or another. It was as if the girls were framing the suits, their good features pointing out wherever applicable.