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Bottega Veneta

Street style for spring/summer 2020 was awash with Daniel Lee’s square-toe sandals, either intrecciato woven leather mules or strappy sandals that had influencers and editors risking frostbite. In Lee’s second showing for the Italian leather house, the accessories were once again instant hits, with a supersized intrecciato hobo bag taking centre stage. In terms of ready-to-wear, Lee built on his first Bottega Veneta collection, in which he’d delivered strong looks with sharp lines. This collection saw lighter pieces with softened lines, but the clingy ribbed dresses were there, as were the sportier pieces with interesting twists. Leather was given lighter treatment this time round and could be found in the trenches, anoraks and Bermuda shorts.

Chanel

The parade across Rue Cambon’s zinc-lined rooftops hailed Virginie Viard’s new direction for the House of Chanel. Although grounded in the French maison’s heritage, Viard’s tweed rompers, short hems and all manner of leggy playsuits evoked the Nouvelle Vague. Unlike Lagerfeld’s larger-than-life Chanel girl, Viard’s woman was liberated in contemporary T-shirts, jeans and Breton stripes, which joined tiered skirts and layers of tweed on the runway. Of course, this was the occasion when a comedienne jumped into a line of marching models – security didn’t like it and Gigi Hadid kindly helped direct her off the runway – but audiences came away with a show to remember.

Dior

Sustainability is big in fashion, but is it sustainable? At Dior, the answer is a supersized yes. This season Maria Grazia Chiuri worked with Paris-based environmental design collective Coloco to create the arboreal set that became Dior’s catwalk, comprising trees that would later be planted around Paris. If that weren’t enough, Chiuri took inspiration from Christian Dior’s sister Catherine, a botanist and acclaimed gardener. The result was an earthy collection of jacquards, silks and lace interwoven with raffia and denim ombre pieces – a more sustainable savoir-faire.

Fendi

What does your garden-variety collection look like when interpreted by one of the biggest forces in luxury fashion? If it’s Fendi, think relaxed, languid and psychedelic, and with a leafy floral print made of Lycra and laced with mink the house retained its signature style. Gingham featured heavily, executed on sequin- dipped organza. Terrycloth also made its customary appearance, suggesting that wearability and practicality remain at the forefront of Silvia Fendi’s approach – and for women on the go, there wasn’t a high heel in sight.

Giorgio Armani

Delicately muted colours dominated Giorgio Armani’s collection, titled Earth, although only a handful of looks featured the brown of the soil. The rest were in dreamy palettes of soft greige and pale blues and pinks that pointed to the hues of minerals and vegetation. Tropical-leaf prints grounded the collection in its theme, while organza billowed and furled in a sort of wilderness to convey the uncontrollability of nature’s creations.

Gucci

For his fifth anniversary at the House go Gucci, Alessandro Michele knew it was time for change. The provocateur, who charged into the fashion scene with his maximalist approach to granny chic, staged his first collection of the new decade in a red-lit room, which then flashed white light against moving walkways as 21 models in straitjackets emerged from behind corrugated metal gates – and that wasn’t the full collection but rather an amuse-bouche. Michele is clearly breaking out from the mould he’d created for himself. His first look was a sheer top with a black skirt – something of a first for the designer whose motto was to use all the colours – and when colour does appear its presence is blocked and graphic. Print is used sparingly, and mostly in the form of the GG logo he’s resurrected from the archives. There were also nods in the pant and skirt suits to the brand’s leaner silhouettes from the ’70s and Tom Ford’s influence in the ’90s. Where there were once layers upon layers of jacquards and tweeds, lightness became the focus. Fabrics are sheerer, slip dresses contained lace inserts and skirts, and sleeves became a playground of how transparent fabrics could go. Sexiness appeared by way of a strong S&M influence, with riding crops referencing not only that but also the house’s equestrian heritage.

Hermès

Representative of the artisanal trend that overtook the Paris runways, the Hermès collection was replete with tunics, gladiator sandals, and aprons. Inspired partly by the aprons worn in the Hermès atelier, Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski gave the humble piece a graphic makeover that was carried through in coats, dresses and shell tops. Having successfully delivered on heritage, she also merged modernity seamlessly into her collection through a series of coats and suits that demonstrate the finesse of craftsmanship that only a luxury house like Hermès can accomplish.

Shiatzy Chen

Wang Cheng Tsai-Hsia turned her hand to the underwear-as-outerwear trend, though Shiatzy Chen wouldn’t be so successful without its Chinese twist. Referencing fresh bamboo sprouts, the palette this season showed white, green, tan, red and black with breezy blouson cuts, sheer fabrics and bare legs.

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We enjoyed the return of the 80's last year with the oversized jackets and over washed denim. Get ready to go a decade back!

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Off to the next fashion capital for Fashion Week, we're here in Milan. Creative Director Alessandro Michele kicks it off with Gucci's fall/winter collection. Word on the street and based off their teaser campaign on social media is that the collection is inspired by childhood and nostalgia. For those who won't physically be at the show, catch the all looks from the runway here.

February 19, 2020 | 10PM (HKT)

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A symbol of mediaeval masculinity is reinterpreted in our age of flux.

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A symbol of mediaeval masculinity is reinterpreted in our age of flux.

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Gucci has just unveiled a new vibrant collection appropriately titled 'GG Psychedelic'. The range sees an expansive selection of ready-to-wear items, accessories, and footwear all boasting the GG logo alongside star motifs. Looking at the garments, the capsule collection includes a camp shirt, trousers and shorts with a standout piece being the standalone hood that could top off any outfit, along with some colourful sneakers and slides. Gucci has also crafted a bevy of bucket bags, travel luggage, and small leather goods which includes an iPhone case.

Team LeBron and Team Giannis will be playing at the NBA All-Star Weekend set to happen in Chicago this weekend, meanwhile Gucci will host a pop-up where the 'GG Psychedelic' collection will be made available. Creative Director Alessandro Michele has also created a special GG basketball to honour the event which will retail for approximately HK$15,380 (US$ 1380).

In addition to the capsule collection, NBA and WNBA athletes will be visiting the pop-up store on Saturday, 15 February for a celebration hosted by the North America Changemakers Impact Fund: After School Matters. The nonprofit organisation aims to provide after-school programs for high school kids.

To view the collection, click through the gallery below. The rainbow-hued items will become available later this month when they hit retailers and online.

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Fashion collections ring in the Lunar New Year with saturated tones and ornate jacquards.

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Photography LeungMo

Styling Zaneta Cheng 

Hair Heitai Cheung 

Makeup Chichi Li

Photography Assistant Him

Model Guan at Sing Models

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Whatever the style of your tribe, these party looks will make for a visually arresting entrance.

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Whatever the style of your tribe, these party looks will make for a visually arresting entrance.

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