Earlier this month Fausto Puglisi held his first runway show for his own brand at the Palazzo Serbelloni in Milan. A unique vision of fashion with vividly opposing elements dominated the collection, a pairing of demure with daring in what Puglisi described as ‘Carolina Herrera meets Axl Rose’!
Two distinct silhouettes in silks and leathers emerged as the mainstay of the show, the short stiff skirts in A-line and gathered, already favorites of celebrities the likes of Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj, and a softly falling full length skirt with a thigh high split. Loose V-neck tops and prim silk shirts were worn with leather biker jackets with embellished sleeves, emphasizing the designer’s love of contrasts. Slimline buckled leather belts were not only worn as accessories but became part of a skirt and a bondage style bra top.
The instantly recognizable Puglisi palm tree print was everywhere, on silk shirts, dresses and skirts, even lavishly embroidered with shining crystals on a glamorous evening dress. Pretty springlike colors of pink, blue and yellow were matched with black and white, something for everyone in the first of many collections for this very experienced young designer.
