Thursday, June 23, 2011

Live From... Milan Fashion Week, Day 2

Moncler Gamme Bleu

             

While other designers are simply flirting with Olympic themes this season, for Moncler sport is at the core of the brand. For spring/summer 2012 designer Thom Browne's sport of choice was fencing – working the brand's padded outerwear into protective vests and guards.

The look: Protective uniform

Silhouette: Sporty tight with abbreviated lengths

Key items: Snug-fit shorts cut above the knee and straight-leg pants provide the key bottom weights, while off-centre buttoned jackets and cropped gilets are padded in horizontal bands. Boldly patterned suits are paired with coordinated outerwear, while box-pleated tennis skirts add a quirky layer to long shorts. Nautical inspirations give rise to a couple of double-breasted pea coats, while other outerwear highlights include lightweight nylon parkas, a four-pocket utility jacket and a pair of structured trench coats

Colour: Signature red, white and navy

Fabric & knit: Superlight nylon, signature plaid, quilted sports fabrics including shiny ciré, cotton, pique knits, mesh

Print & pattern:
Breton stripes in varying widths

Details & trims: Rubber or mirrored panels, press studs, zipped trouser cuffs with mesh inserts, reflective strips, horizontal quilting, double waistbands, protective over layers, brass buttons, off-centre buttoning, contrast tape trims

Footwear: Slip-on pumps

Accessories: Sweatbands, quilted shin guards, vests and cod pieces

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