MILAN (AP) — Some highlights from Thursday's shows at Milan Fashion Week:
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LAYERED ROMANTICISM AT COSTUME NATIONAL
Costume National creator Ennio Capasa says his goal for next winter's looks was to was create "timeless pieces" for a woman "who looks to slow fashion."
The silhouette was long and layered for comfort. Capasa underlined a notion of poetic romanticism by pairing a military overcoat with a dress composed of crisscrossed ruffles, creating a metallic dress for day and silken street-wear pajamas printed with photos of flowers snapped by the designer himself.
Capasa is known for his deconstructed looks. Lapels repeated themselves down the front of jackets. Deep slits penetrated the backs of jackets and sleeves, conveying openness when the metallic buttons are left unfastened.
The centerpiece jacket with rounded lapels could be left partially unzipped at the waist, conveying ease.
In its most luxurious form, this partially deconstructed jacket was covered with tiny beaded polka dots. A wool crepe version was worn over a sheer black turtleneck that shimmered like the night sky and a satiny skirt that fell below the knee.
Tacked to Capasa's mood board backstage were pictures of Bjork and Yoko Ono, providing inspiration as "women who have a strong attitude and personality, while at the same time expressing strong emotion," the designer said.
Platform boots were the favored footwear, while the color palate was mostly dark with some jewel tones of emerald, ruby and sapphire.