Wearing white clothing after Labor Day, the first Monday of September, has been a controversial subject for many years. Why? Because, back in the day, a part of fashion world used to have rules it had to deal with, a kind of a bon-ton scheme, where white was considered only related to summer and leisure time. And, for that reason only, one should have stopped wearing it in Autumn. Fortunately things have changed, therefore nowadays, along with matching blue and black or red and pink, white during fall and winter season has been legitimized, too. Last fashion shows have proven it for good: many designers have chosen the candid nuance for their warm and fuzzy winter catwalks.
We saw a comfy yet sophisticated approach at Barbara Bui’s show, where embroidery capes, along with turtleneck sweaters and sartorial trousers made the collection perfect for winter season. Ennio Capasa at Costume National offered a different point of view, with black shoes interrupting the white harmony and a fur vest adding an unexpected twist to the brand’s minimal look composed of a slouchy pair of pants and a blouse. Gareth Pugh, on the other hand, proposes a typically exaggerated show, with fairies from other planets hovering on the runway, all wrapped up in odd covers and dresses – some more bi-dimensional others extremely soft.
Whatever you’d rather chose as your favourite winter piece, white is for sure a trend you should not forget, both in the city and on the slopes.
Francesca Crippa
