#MFW: Bottega Veneta, Jil Sander and Philosophy

 BOTTEGA VENETA

Today marked the 50th birthday of Venetian brand Bottega Veneta, with the help of Irina Shayk, Eva Herzigova, Gigi Hadid and Joan Smalls. Such was the occasion that Lauren Hutton closed the show arm in arm with model of the moment Gigi Hadid, in a lovely beige and pink outfit. Thomas Maier, the creative director of Bottega since which seems like forever, delivered another show packed full of lady like silhouettes, strong colours, cinched in at the waist with silver belts. I loved all the burgundy colours paired with black and grey, plus all the brogues perfect for office wear.

PHILOSOPHY BY LORENZO SERAFINI

 Another great collection from one of my favourite Italian brands, Philosophy. Pretty, sweet, and full of plenty of romantic frills, this collection was as light as a frothy cup of coffee. White was a key colour layered with cardigans, dresses and skirts, with denim added into the occasion too. There was a real Boho feel to the show mixed with a kind of romantic, peasant look which I personally find really beautiful. Bella Hadid closed the show in a pink, spaghetti strap dress with ruffles along the bottom. Another great show. 

 JIL SANDER

 I have never been a fan of Jil Sander. When Raf Simmons was at the brand I hated it and now I'm still not the greatest fan. This collection however was very structured and cool. From the pinstripe suits which opened the show to the black head to toe looks, this show was perfect for the working woman. Next season, Jil Sander urged you to adopt a brown knit paired with a matching skirt or a billowing top and trouser combo. Keep it minimal though in true Sander style.

Ermanno Scervino

 I don't usually pay much attention to Ermanno Scervino and don't really know that much about the brand or their design history. But this show was really lovely, but strong. The military jacket with gold brocade were stylish and cool paired with mini feathered dresses, the sheer shirts worn underneath dresses were fresh while the hair and make up was relaxed and light. There wasn't much print in the collection, but I did liked the stripes towards the end of the show. One of my favourite collections so far at Milan Fashion Week.

 BLUMARINE

 For me, Blumarine is one of the cutest shows at MFW. This season there were sweet little baskets full of flowers spilling out of them, straw hats in conical shapes, white peasant dresses and lots of pretty dresses to choose from.