Italian designer Valentino Garavani has shaped haute couture fashion for five decades.
John Richmond Spring/Summer 2013 collection from Milan Fashion Week
John Richmond's collection at Milan Fashion Week opened with models wearing structured jackets, peplum tops and dresses that had an ultra-feminine, romantic and provocative edge. It was 21st century power dressing with a dark romantic appeal.
Richmond's collection focused on evening and day wear for a variety of women.
This collection is rich in fabrics, textures and patterns. Monochrome colours as well as bursts of bright colour from scarlet red dresses to ice blue high-heels.
Structured jackets with their focus on the shoulders with squared padded shapes and fringing.
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