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Reviewing the s/s 2007 shows from Milan was an educational exercise, pushing past the standard reports on Versace, Prada, Gucci, Armani, Fendi, Ferragamo, etc. Despite being severely limited by knowing only one language, I made an effort to find more complete coverage. Favorites include well-known labels like Missoni and Bottega Veneta as well as some precious gems like Amuleti J obtained through a little mining.

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Amuleti J s/s 2007, detail www.modaonline.it

The futuristic woman-as-swan collection from Amuleti J should secure designer Gabriele Colangelo a place on the list of gifted young designers with a thoroughly modern vision. The shell accessories are equal parts Princess Leia bun and seashell radio from Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, broadcasting white-noise music and chatter that render a person out of touch with reality (like the iPod clones whose numbers grow exponentially as I write this). It is interesting to note that Colangelo was formerly in the employ of Roberto Cavalli.

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Amuleti J s/s 2007 www.voguevanity.it

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Amuleti J s/s 2007 www.voguevanity.it

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Amuleti J s/s 2007 www.voguevanity.it

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Amuleti J s/s 2007 www.voguevanity.it

Antonio Marras’ s/s 2007 garden motifs are an appropriate choice ten years on from his debut. His signature timeless youth style, whether applied to his label or to Kenzo, is a perennial favorite of mine.

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Antonio Marras s/s 2007 www.voguevanity.it

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Antonio Marras s/s 2007 www.voguevanity.it

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Antonio Marras s/s 2007 www.voguevanity.it

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Antonio Marras s/s 2007 www.voguevanity.it

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Antonio Marras s/s 2007 www.voguevanity.it

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Antonio Marras s/s 2007 www.voguevanity.it

The Missoni girls aren’t only going on vacation next summer, these looks suggest they may even participate in a Hercule Poirot adventure - perhaps adrift on the Nile or on an archaeological excavation…

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Missoni s/s 2007 www.style.com

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Missoni s/s 2007 www.style.com

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Missoni s/s 2007 www.style.com

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Missoni s/s 2007 www.style.com

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Missoni s/s 2007 www.style.com

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Missoni s/s 2007 www.style.com

Laura Biagiotti and Bottega Veneta’s s/s 2007 collections are also perfectly suited for women that want a vacation wardrobe that is sophisticated yet practical for warmer weather. Bottega Veneta’s Tomas Maier thoughtfully included evening gowns that suggest as much ease and comfort as the day-to-night sandals that go with them.

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Laura Biagiotti s/s 2007 www.modaonline.it

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Laura Biagiotti s/s 2007, detail www.modaonline.it

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Laura Biagiotti s/s 2007 www.modaonline.it

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Laura Biagiotti s/s 2007, detail www.modaonline.it

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Laura Biagiotti s/s 2007, detail www.modaonline.it

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Bottega Veneta s/s 2007 www.style.com

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Bottega Veneta s/s 2007 www.style.com

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Bottega Veneta s/s 2007 www.style.com

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Bottega Veneta s/s 2007 www.style.com

Francesco Scognamiglio’s treatment of the cross motif is another cultural lesson for me in how sacred religious symbols affect a person’s creative output (I am referring to lessons from Fellini that teach me what a persistent force his faith is in all aspects of thought and behavior). Like Colangelo, Scognamiglio applies an ancient motif to beautifully modern looks.

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Francesco Scognamiglio s/s 2007 www.donnamoderna.com

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Francesco Scognamiglio s/s 2007, detail www.donnamoderna.com

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Francesco Scognamiglio s/s 2007, detail www.donnamoderna.com

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Francesco Scognamiglio s/s 2007, detail www.donnamoderna.com

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Francesco Scognamiglio s/s 2007, detail www.donnamoderna.com

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Francesco Scognamiglio s/s 2007 www.donnamoderna.com

As Paris seems to have the final word on all things fashionable, it will be interesting to see the climax of the s/s 2007 shows presented there.

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