On day four of Milan fashion week Raf Simon’s S/S11 collection for Jil Sander received plenty of attention and critical acclaim. Dressing his models in voluminous skirts, dresses and trousers, which came in stand-out pink, orange, green and yellow neons, the dramatic oversizing was paired back with casual tees, tanks and raincoats. Complimented by a matt neon lipstick and bright bug-eyed sunglasses the Jil Sander collection made a colourful statement whilst remaining chic and sophisticated. Bottega Veneta had a contrastingly restricted neutral palette with shapes floating relaxed, loose and casual down the catwalk. There was a great mix of fabrics and finishes, ranging from silks to leathers, fringing to feathers, for an overall more sporty, understated and laid-back elegance.
Text by Lucia Davies
Samantha Casolari is an Italian photographer based in Brooklyn, NY. She has worked for clients such as Nike, Vogue Man, GQ, Dossier Journal, New York Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vice Magazine, Flair, D di Repubblica, and others, and travels a lot between New York and Milan.
