[MFW] Streetstyle Trend at MFW: Stylish Headgear!

*Photo Credt: Phil Oh

Aside from catching up on the different fashion presentations that have been presented at Milan Fashion Week my indulgence is reviewing all of the streetstyle photos of the amazing gear the fashion show attendees wore.  Starting with NYFW and on to LFW and now MFW the key fashion accessory that all of the photos that made me stop and oogle were attendees rockin' some stellar headgear.  Amazing headgear serves the immediate need of warmth but more importantly fulfill that amazing need of mine for fashion to serve a purpose and live up to my style motto of 'Edgy, Comfy, Chic'.

Check out my suggestions of great pieces that will help you step up your headgear while at the same time keep you warm (definitely a plus especially since Chicago has been blanketed with inches of snow):

[MFW] Philipp Plein Spring 2013 Collection!

Philipp Plein presented his "Pompadour Punk" Spring 2013 Collection at Milan Fashion Week  Plein's collection is a ladylike twist to rocker chic.  The mixing of contrasts such as bubble gum pink studded pink leather moto jacket with a flower motif skinny leg pant lend to soften the edginess of the fabrics.

My favorite look from Plein's show is this shredded loose fit tunic sweater that is paired white ankle length pants.  The subtle rocker edge is in the details.  The studded patch on the knees, coupled with the zipper pockets and ankle enclosures are not overwhelming and lend to their versatility in wear.

*Photo Credit: Philipp Plein

Agree with me on this amazing ensemble's subtle & versatile rocker chic qualities?  Re-create it with my following suggestions:

[MFW] SMH Dolce & Gabbana!

During Milan Fashion Week the fashion duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana showcased their Spring 2013 Collection.  In fashion 101 one of the first lessons you learn is the golden rule that your accessories are either the compliment or the focal point of any ensemble.  Being that this was their presentation of their Spring 2013 collection you would assume that the focal point would be the apparel.  Not in this case.  The glaring reality was that the very questionable accessories, specifically earrings were the central focus of this collection.

The collection referenced an obvious inspiration to Blackamoor statues, a common icon in Italian art of the colonial era--but one that is definitely considered by many (myself included) as an offensive and extremely racist relic of the past.

It's just astonishing to me that in this present day and time that individuals are so numb to the idea of what is truly art and what is blatant trash.

*Photo Credit: MCV/Firstview