Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

La Triennale di Milano: Design Museum – Salvatore Ferragamo Evolving Legend 1928 – 2008. At the Triennale Design Museum, the exhibition in honor of the eightieth anniversary of Salvatore Ferragamo – Salvatore Ferragamo Evolving Legend 1928-2008 – until November 9th. The exhibition is a tribute to a maker of twentieth century fashion history. It showcases the rich tradition of one of the world’s most celebrated Italian style brands through its iconic products. The exhibit was organized by Cristina Morozzi and Stefania Ricci.
The Lasts. In the Hollywood section a showcase of the lasts of famous customers. The section tells the story of the young Italian’s ascent to success in Hollywood, earning him the name “Shoemaker to the Stars”.

Ferragamo. The chairlady and president of Ferragamo, Giovanna and Wanda Ferragamo.

Ferragamo. Ferragamo’s CEO, Michele Norsa with his glamorous wife, Bucci.

Ferragamo. Jo Squillo interviews Leonardo Ferragamo.

Ferragamo - Maharani Sandal. The Maharani Sandal has gold and silver upper, a cork platform sole and wedge covered with red velvet and decoration in hand-embossed brass with rhinestones. The original sandal was created in 1938 by Salvatore Ferragamo for Indira Devi, the maharani of Cooch Behar.

Ferragamo. Costantino Ruspoli.


Ferragamo. Veronica and Gimmo Etro.


Ferragamo. Giorgio Vigna and Benedetta Barzini.

Ferragamo – detail. A is room dedicated to the classic Ferragamo classic Vara pump with a grosgrain and gold metal bow. The bow is highlighted by the Ferragamo signature. The display shows the vast range of sizes with 82 women’s fits for this model.

Ferragamo. Juanita Sabbadini.


Ferragamo. Mario Durso.

Ferragamo. Maily Zegna.

Ferragamo – detail. The seats are comfortable chaise longues in the shape of high heel shoes.

Ferragamo. Giovanni Gastel.


Ferragamo. Milano Libri’s Alessandto Andrei.


Ferragamo. Giulia and Guido Venturini.

Ferragamo - detail. And, they lived happily ever after…


Ferragamo. Gigi Lazzaroni.


Ferragamo. James Ferragamo.

Ferragamo. Pupi and Luca visconti di Modrone.

Ferragamo. Marta Brivio Sforza.

Ferragamo – detail. Black and white pearls join up to make an extra long strand.



Ferragamo. Sibilla and Gaddo della Gherardesca with Patrizia Medail.


Ferragamo. Cristina Ortiz and Beatrice Ferragamo.

Ferragamo. Gaia Amaral.

Ferragamo. Ilaria and Francesco Durso with Januaria Piromallo.

Ferragamo – craftsmanship. Until 1950s work was done entirely by hand. Later mechanization was a necessary addition in order to keep up with market demand and to keep production costs down. Hand craftsmanship still accounts for about fifty per cent of the final product.

Ferragamo – detail. Ferragamo’s use of innovative materials has been one of the brand’s strengths since inception, and this can be seen in the various types of skins used today, as well as in Ferragamo shoes from the Twenties through 1960, selected or the exhibition, because of their original materials like straw, PVC, plastic embroidery and beads.

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Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Seen on the Via Montenapoleone. Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele and Carlos de Souza. Note: they both have big bags, Carlyne’s by Bottega Veneta and Carlos’s by VBH.


Seen on the Via Montenapoleone - detail. A detail of Carlos de Souza’s embroidered velvet slippers by Stubbs and Wootten. Ban the bomb and grass leaves send a strong message.

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Milano: Spring Summer RTW 2009

Marni. The Spring/Summer 2009 Marni collection is inspired by British pop artist, Peter Blake. It’s a contemporary take on couture elegance, playing with contrasts and overlaps. A new sophistication defined by weaves of raffia and tulle, the colorful shimmer and sheen of large and small sequins, velvety hues and layered crepon tapes, which take reference from prints. Tall, slim silhouettes are clad in co-coordinated dresses, skirts and shell tops, in trousers and jackets. As well as knitted cardigans, pullovers and jersey briefs.

Marni – backstage. Marni’s creative director, Consuelo Castiglioni peaks out between two models backstage.



Marni – backstage. The hustle and bustle backstage.



Marni – backstage. Models enjoy a coffee break between the two shows.

Marni – detail. Fresh fruit is on hand for the models.

Marni. Geometric stories, spherical, check, diamond and vertical stripes. Acid shades and pairing of strong colors. Interacting patterns, scaled up an down, in billboard style with crisp lines and crunchy contrasts make up the Marni Spring/Summer silhouette.

Marni – detail. Men’s style long socks are worn with wooden heel sandals with resin platforms and high uppers in two-tone patent leather.

Marni – detail. The jewelry is spectacular. The bold sculpture-necklaces, bracelets and exaggeratedly big earrings in the shape of hand tinted horn flowers have stone and crystal appliqués.

Marni – detail. The bracelets.

Marni – detail. The new range of sunglasses has large frames in soft and smoky and bi-colored resin with sports detail in the elastic strap.

Marni – detail. The hairstyle, at the back, a loose bun.


Marni – the buyers # 1. 10 Corso Como’s Carla Sozzani.

Marni – the buyers # 2. Rosy and Adele Biffi.

Marni – the buyers # 3. Saks Fifth Avenue’s Terry Schaefer and Michael Fink.

Marni – Terry’s heart #1. Today, Terry Schaefer is wearing a blue blazer by his tailor, Anderson and Sheppard, over grey trousers. His pocket-handkerchief in tie and dye chiffon was bought at the Museum of Modern Art gift shop. Terry has an extensive, unusual and amusing collection of boutonnieres.

Marni: detail – Terry’s heart #2. Note the subtle buttonhole stitched with the same color yellow as the inside of Terry Schaefer’s jacket collar. Bespoke suit by Anderson and Sheppard.

Marni – detail. Michael Fink’s pretty lace pocket-handkerchief was bought in Rome. Suit and tie by Ralph Lauren.



Marni. American Vogue's Andre Leon Talley.


Marni – detail. We all know whom Andre Leon Talley will be voting for.

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