Something about Milan...

Frida Gustavsson at Dsquared...an unusual source of inspiration.

There must be something strange in the champagne over at Milan fashion week, because my usual fvaourites; Jil Sander, Fendi & Prada were huge let downs for me. The biggest being Jil Sander, the shapes were unflattering even on the models and Anna Wintour spent the whole show tapping away at her Blackberry. For me, it's the most disspointing collection since Raf Simons joined the house.
So where did the great looks come from? I never though I'd say this but Roberto Cavalli and Dsquared2 are what I remember most about Milan. Believe me, it pains me to say this. Of course Bottega Veneta is never a let down, Alberta Feretti was stunning and Marni was wonderful.


(Dsquared S/S 11, Dsquared S/S 11, Bottega Veneta S/S 11, Bottega Veneta S/S 11, Maxmara S/S 11, Maxmara S/S 11, Roberto Cavalli S/S 11, Roberto Cavalli S/S 11.

I mean this Roberto Cavalli collection is just so...Shakira in the Whenever, Wherever video. Maybe after what feels like three weeks of minimalism at NY, London and parts of Milan I can find a Roberto Cavalli collection wildly fun. There's fringing! Sequins! Snake Print!. Another stand out is the wonderful make up, courtesy of the master, Pat McGrath. This has to be the most flattering and simple make up I've seen in Milan it made all the models look incredible:



I just can't help loving it, maybe my mind will change after seeing Paris.

Frida & Hanne rock NY

I think for most people who follow model style the two most interesting models right now are Frida Gustavsson and Hanne Gaby-Odiele. Their style couldn't be more different, with Frida favouring laid back tailoring and brilliant pops of colour whilst Hanne favours a more grunge and extreme look. Both styles are equally distinctive. I love these two pictures from NY Fashion week because it perfectly demonstrates the difference between the two models but also sums up their street style appeal:


Frida Gustavsson @ IMG Models.


Hanne Gaby-Odiele @ Supreme models.

Blonde Ambition

Frida Gustavsson for Pop issue 4.

Frida Gustavsson, The New Star of Model Street Style

As far as model style goes I can't get enough of Freja's androgyny, Lily D's luxurious look and Hanne's eclectic mix, but rising Swedish star Frida Gustavsson (who's just had an incredible first season walking 60 shows!) is certainly one to look out for. Her cute mix of style looks like she's straight out of Teen Vogue (and that's always a compliment):

(all images from thefashionspot, unless otherwise specified)