While many new young and innovative designers explode onto the runways each season. So few of them actually survive the trenches of fashion, mostly due to there lose of passion for the craft. Many say commercialism is the cause but in truth designers like Gianfranco Ferrè have created a commercial style for their brand and still find passion to create each season. This season Ferrè’s inspiration was all over the place. There is the signature Ferrè masculine woman mixed with several nautical theme looks as well as Spanish gypsies. The opening section was a series of shorts and short skirt looks in the classic Ferrè color palette of black and white. One of the standout pieces in the opening section is a collarless shirt with a black and white dot geometric design on the fabric. The sleeves are balloon shape with opening of the shirt wrapped in a kimono style. Another standout piece in the opening section is another black and white piece, a standing Cardin collar jacket that is worn with a white belt to close the jacket.

Moving into the second section Ferrè moved away from his classic modern shapes in favor of a loose and romantic silhouette. The key to these romantic looks is abundant use of lace. One of the standout looks in this section is multi-lace piece look, a black lace bustier with a matching black lace dress shirt. To finish off the look Ferrè added a tiered lace skirt with tassels detailing each tier. Another standout look in this section is a unique look for the collection. A pale cream silk lace on silk organdy skirt worn with a matching black top and cape detailed with the same cream silk.

While Ferrè experimented with lace in this collection, he also added some of last season’s trends. From the bubble shape being incorporated in small little detailing to an overall bubble look. One of the great trends that Ferrè embraced is the full leg pant. For the evening section Ferrè added some serious color to his romantic lace gowns. The shock of color at the end of the collection is crowning moment for Ferrè. One of the standout looks in the opening section is the lace and crochet gown. Ferrè combined several colors in this look, from lime green to yellow and taupe. The bodice of the gown is layered with yellow crocheted lace and taupe crocheted lace. The flared skirt of the gown is layered with sheer taupe chiffon over a black and white polka dot printed silk. To trim the gown Ferrè combined layers of lime green silk with cream silk lace.

The must have piece from the collection is a combination look. A classic Ferrè white dress shirt worn with one the it accessories Spring/Summer the layered necklace. This look is a classic look for Ferrè, but its timelessness is the key for any wardrobe. It’s sexy, sophisticated and ageless. Ferrè is one of those designers who is not only dedicated to his clientèl but also dedicated to his craft and vision. Season after season he continues to build on his classic look and playing with trends here and there without going overboard. The miss that Ferrè had this season is repeating last season bubble trend for Spring/Summer, although the highlight of the collections is Ferrè’s use of lace. Bravo Monsieur Ferrè!

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