When we first wrote about the double denim fashion trend we had hoped it would die a swift death, but this has unfortunately not been the case. This insidious trend seems to have filtered through to the Men's 2010 Spring/Summer collections and seems to have grabbed a particular hold over D&G Spring/Summer menswear collection.
[ Click to read 'D&G Men's S/S 2010 approves of Double Denim' ]
Frida Giannini has taken Gucci off of the Continent. For the most part. Yes, Gucci's men's Spring/Summer 2010 runway includes all the white tailored pieces and slip-on shoes that we've come to expect from their men's Spring/Summer season, but if previous years have been stand-out for their Euro-Bohemian motifs this coming year comes in stark contrast.
[ Click to read 'Gucci Men's Spring/Summer 2010 runway' ]
Sending women down the catwalk has almost come to typify a men's fashion week, and while some will always claim to be miffed by such a showing it has to be said that it reflects the commercial reality of the fashion industry: women's fashion will always outsell men's. Thus Giorgio Armani kicked off his men's Spring/Summer 2010 runway with couples gracing the catwalk, and presented a collection that was equally as commercial as his decision to do so.
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Depending on where in the world you live you're probably jetting off for our 2009 mid-Summer or mid-Winter vacations, but not so for those of us within the fashion industry. Before we have the opportunity of jetting around the Med there comes the small matter of the bi-annual pilgrimage to Europe in order to take in yet another deluge of fashion weeks. This time it's all a prelude to 2010 fashion as we look at designers' offerings from their Men's Spring/Summer 2010 collections.

[ Click to read 'Men's Spring/Summer 2010 Runway Pictures' ]
They don't get the mainstream attention that the major seasonal collections do, but the Resort 2010 and Cruise 2010 collections still bring forth some gems; be they extensions of the current Spring/Summer 2009 fashion trends, or takes on the still emerging 2010 fashion trends.
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[ Click to read 'Women's Cruise 2010 Collection Catwalks' ]
The colour palette is vibrant and bold; the forms strong and futurist. But its the detailing that makes Emilio de la Morena's Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010 collection really stand out.
Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester recently wore a sheer minidress from the collection; and it was impossible not to sit up and take notice. Leighton's dress exhibited complex takes on the cutaway trend and sheer trend, while other pieces in the collection use features like raised beads, origami folds, and contrasting paneling.
[ Click to read 'Emilio de la Morena: Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010' ]
Though the styling of hair and makeup don't at all grab me, the elegance of Dior's Cruise 2010 collection is undeniable. Multi-strand pearl necklaces add glamour to 50s-inspired suiting and soft evening gowns. Alas, the modern injection of leopard print ruins what I feel is an otherwise attractive lilac ensemble; similarly the leopard accessories are nothing new.
[ Click to read 'Christian Dior: Cruise 2010 Collection' ]
More of the cutaway bikini trend that we love so much, this time courtesy of April Marie Swimwear. Their Spring/Summer 2009/2010 collection showed at Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW), complimented by gorgeous pieces of jewellery by Joolz.
[ Click to read 'RAFW: April Marie Swimwear Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
Even if you're not smitten with the nautical stripes and sailor pants, the shimmering metallics, or the billowing sheers, you can probably still appreciate the overall feeling of 1930's Venetian glamour that emanates from Karl Lagerfeld's 2010 Chanel Cruise Collection.
Housing elements of Chanel's traditional bouclé suits, as well as the statement jewellery references we've come to expect from Karl, the collection was complimented by 30s style waved bobs and sultry smoky eyes.
[ Click to read 'Chanel Cruise Collection 2010 debuts in Venice' ]
Bringing new and upcoming talent to the runway, Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) hosted their Next Gen 2009 parade. Featuring burgeoning labels By Weave, Emma Milikins, Flannel LAB | Local Art Base, Miss Unkon, Nana Judy, and Stand Zaicek, the range of looks and quality of construction was impressive to say the least. This gallery is definitely worth perusing if you're on the look out for a new favourite label.
[ Click to read 'RAFW: Next Gen Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]