Denim for Dinner. Rachel Comey AW15

February 13, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

Rachel Comey presented her collection, like always, in a restaurant with the company of her friends and family. And, to tell the truth, Rachel knows how to cut in between the starter and the main course. Denim. Clogs. Clogs with fur. Cobalt blue knits, And for the nutritious dessert – artisan embroidery made by her favourite New York-based artist. Not much is needed to make your dinner not only delicious, but also stylish. With Comey, you can refresh your wardrobe for every #foodie occasion – from a brunch with your gals, to your romantic dinner with your love. And the aviator jacket with the shearling makes us drool! I bet that Rachel is as good at cooking as in fashion… hope to try her pasta once!

70’s Bohemia. Creatures of The Wind AW15

February 13, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

“One of our main influences was looking at the 20s through a 70s lens,” said one of the designers at Creatures of The Wind, Shane Gabier. The palette was rich with opulent Art Deco hues – especially the gold olive, which Gabier said “has reappeared in different decades, different places and in different subcultures.” The all-American collection (the stoles had free-life stars on them) had lots of metaphors having something to do with the country’s history – pilgrims, farmers, New York flea markets and even, the Steve Jobs turtlenecks. And all of that, mixed in a cool bohemia like mash-up. I love the use of fur and prints – the frivole skirt with monochrome checks is amazing, isn’t it? Just like the shoes, which really get hot, keeping in the mind that the brand starts its strong expansion.

Smile, America!

DAAD Dantone

February 10, 2015June 22, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

The store I admire most in Milan is DAAD Dantone. Why? Whenever I visit this place, I feel closer to the beauty of niche fashion – the seasonless leather jackets, timeless fur vests and simply beautiful clothes, which don’t need a shouting tag attached to it. At DAAD Dantone, you might find pieces by Rick Owens, MA+, If Six Was Nine, Simona Tagliaferri (great knits and scarves up here), Poeme Bohemien, Boris Bidjan Saberi and many other eponymous label you probably have never heard of. But, no worries! You won’t feel overhelmed because the shop-owners will definitely tell you A LOT about the brands and accessories they got here. If talking of the interior, it’s full of concrete, but the amount of light is just perfect. Their perfume corner is well supplied, too – Meo Fusciuni fragrances are here, about which you are going to learn more in few days. So, what should I say more – for your next visit in Milan, add this place to your address list!

Via Santo Spirito 24 / Milan

Paltò Italia

February 8, 2015February 8, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

Paltò Italia – a coat is a base of each wardrobe. Paltò, which means in Italian “a coat”, brings tradition, heritage, detailing and craftsmenship to reality. Milan’s streets are full of them! Designed and contrived in traditional way by Luca Paganelli, wearing one of those unisex coats is an unforgettable experience. So soft, so comfortable. They fuse between decadent and dandy and city cool. As I am in a continous search for the perfect coat which would match everything, I think Paltò Italia is the right address.