Milan Fashion Week was completed with a gleaming event, drawing closer attention to sustainability and environmental awareness. Milan has been trotting behind other fashion capitals, with its shortage of innovation and distinct lack of nurture towards young talents. It is only safe to say that the GCFA can become a caterpillar to drawing further attention to the Italian fashion sector.
Held at Milan’s very much celebrated La Scala Theatre, the event boasted with internationally recognized celebrities: Julianne Moore and Cate Blanchett, prominent fashion industry figures like Anna Wintour and Donatella Versace, as well as modern game-changers - model and activist Cameron Russell and Halima Aden. The garments floating the green carpet were stating the obvious - to preserve our planet and make effort towards unconventional design that breaks engraved boundaries.
Cindy Crawford showcased a Versace gown, embellished with Swarovski’s lead-free Advanced Crystals and organic satin. Isabeli Fontana strutted a resourced Missoni dress, the materials from which derived and repurposed from the archives since 2013 (not to mention a 100% cotton fringe yarn)...