Fashion Show Coverage: Roberto Cavalli Men S/S 12 (june 18th 2011)

1 - invitation

The stylish blue-black invitation.



3 - venue2

The venue was the garden of Palazzo Serbelloni,



4 - venue4

which hosted the round runway. The atmosphere was relaxed, chic and exclusive with light Jazz music playing and drinks being passed around.



5 - cavalli

Roberto Cavalli having a chat before the show.



6 - cavalli-eva

Eva Cavalli looking elegant and chic in a black suit.



7 - cavalli-daniele

Daniele Cavalli, Roberto`s & Eva`s handsome twenty-five-year-old son who is now chief menswear designer and debuted with a fabulous S/S 12 collection.



8 - anna-dello-russo-after

The lovely Anna Dello Russo, who I was lucky enough to stand close to.



9 - cavalli-menkes

Suzy Menkes and Roberto Cavalli.



9a - models

Models before the show.



9b - runway

Jon Kortajarena opened the show



9f - runway6



9g - runway8



9h - runway9



9i - runway9a



9j - runway9b



9k - runway9c



9m - runway9e



9n - runway9i



9o - guests

The show had the best-dressed guests.



Top 10 Picks

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Roberto Cavalli evolves the elegance and tailoring of the last collection, freeing the man from the rigour of Winter and dressing him with the freshness and positivity of Summer.



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"... The freedom to be, to do, to want, to dream and to create, captured in a moment that I love to call 'Riviera': sea, cheerfulness, happiness, colour ... a relaxed and groovy state of mind ... A perfect place to encounter different cultures and to compare different thoughts, different styles: this is the inspiration of my collection ... " says Roberto Cavalli.



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The jacket is rigorously cut with a close-fitting back, a narrow front with generously proportioned, embroidered lapels.



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Italian tailoring is enriched with colour, embroidered thread and embellishments.



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Leather is the protagonist for much of the collection: American inspiration for blazers and jackets made in suede and python with precious tassles, paired with denim and linen in bright, bold colours.



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The casual tuxedo suits are illuminated with sashes of embroidered silk.

The silhouette enhances the long line of the body.



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The loafers are made from an intricate woven leather with python detailing, characterised by handmade finishing and assembly; an expression of pure Florentine artisanship.



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The pants harmoniously follow the line of the leg.



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Authentic masculine tailoring fabrics, such as mohair, grain de poudre and linen/silk, are interpreted through the use of colour and specialised weaving techniques.



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Prints are present as all-over micro-designs, vertical graphics and photographic reinterpretations of specialised leather processing from the archives of Cavalli.



Picture sources: My own pictures + Cavalli Press



This is my absolutly favourite collection of S/S 12! Everything was perfect; the location, the show, the models, the atmosphere and the collection itself of course :) Combining the glamour of old Jetset with refined, italian design and luxurious fabrics. I love the confidence and the elegance of the looks.



How do you like the collection?