NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
Key Trend: Safari

The mood in Bryant Park was utilitarian and the cuts more streamlined. Proenza Schouler’s show began with a short black dress topped off by a hemp waistcoat and a short vest. Following on were a number of looks with a vaguely military air, along with cavalry hats. The sharply tailored safari jacket was the highlight of the Michael Kors show while shorts with military pockets, short sleeve A-line dresses and belted waists dominated Donna Karan’s collection. The lines were straighter and the style much sportier compared to their European counterparts.

MILAN FASHION WEEK
Key Trend: Boho Chic

Comfort is in. So are frills and fringes. Think 70s bohemian all over again but with a touch of super glam. Milan Fashion Week saw Pucci’s kaleidoscopic printed kaftans, Prada’s flared trousers and Roberto Cavalli’s romantic lace dresses. Finally, the baroque- inspired Dolce & Gabbana runway show was the approving nod to the stylish hippie revival.

Key Pieces: Long floor sweeping dresses, smock tops, super wide bell bottoms and block wedges to complete the look.

Multi-panelled maxi dress, by Nikasha Tawadey; red bumble-bee sunglasses, from DVB, at Muse; coloured and gold thread bangles, by Jamini Ahluwalia; silver Kolhapuri wedges, at
Joy Shoes; `Weekender Pulp Jaune’ bag, from Louis Vuitton.
All in Mumbai.