The Prada Effect

I've mentioned it once, I've mentioned it a thousand times. Miuccia Prada takes something considered by standard convention to be 'ugly' and turning it into something exquisite.
I think over at Marni, they were following the same brief. There are shapes and styles here that would turn even the most liberal minded heads.
Considerably alternative but to beautiful effect is Missoni's signature style. The plastic bags make me think about consumerism though, and what affect this is all having in an ever growing market.
Wrapped and strapped at Emilio Pucci, flowing silk and references to all things bondage were taken to a whole new feminine level, taking the trash out of the picture.
Roberto Cavalli knows how to turn up the heat himself, with revealing and provocative styles present in most of his collections. But with a softer colour palette this time around, and the use of mega model Natalia Vodianova, he also managed to spin his confection into something that could be considered by many as a sticky, unglamorous look.
So it's no surprise that the most captivating of all came from Alessandro Dell'Acqua, whose doily esque tops and frocks could have turned into one big mess, were given strength and charisma with the best tailored crop pants on show. Add a splash of red and orange, and there isn't a frazzled dear in sight.