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Friday, February 10, 2012

Reviewing the Runway - Prada Fall/Winter 2012 Menswear Show - "Il Palazzo"

Label: Prada
Designer: Miuccia Prada
Fashion Week: Milan, Italy
Runway Show: Sunday, January 15


Stately! Majestic! Grandiose! This runway show, "Il Palazzo", by Prada was a spectacle that should not be missed by anyone! The 1920's Eastern European, military-inspired clothes characteristic of the powerful and wealthy, the setting, the models, and the A-list Hollywood actors (Willem Defoe, Tim Roth, Oscar winner Adrien Brody, and Oscar nominee Gary Oldman) were candy for the eyes! The fortissimo of the grand piano to cue the start of the show and carrying the main theme that played throughout, the two note "dun dun" from the synthesizers creating a jarring transition, and the electric shock-like sound effects were music to the ears. The soundtrack was enough to invoke the wide spectrum of emotions from rapture to despair to anger! It was cinematic and theatrical!

Although there were celebrities strutting down the opulent, red carpet catwalk, the main stars were the clothes! (Let's put it this way, I was too busy salivating at the outfits to even notice the celebrities that were wearing them!) Ms. Prada created a collection that are staples of the wealthy and powerful! There were luxurious outerwear, double-breasted pieces, suits, cummerbunds (now I want to own one), shorts. Although visually the vibe is 1920s, the fitted, tailored silhouettes bring the looks to 2012. For those with elitist tendencies, like me, or at least want to feel like you are part of the upper crust, these clothes are for you! This runway show video is for you!

With all the drama, excitement, and surprises on the catwalk, there was a reason why, according to Women's Wear Daily, this show was the talk of Milan Fashion Week! This video is a must see! Period!

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