We may talk a lot about French womenswear here at Who What Wear, but we can't deny that we're ecstatic about the elegant, bold, personality-driven style that the Italians do so well. Of course, it's not just us editors who love Italian style. This fall, Bloomingdale's launched its From Italy, with love campaign – which celebrates Italy's enduring influence on style and how it permeates the American landscape and helps set trends – which highlights more than 150 participating brands, including Moschino and La DoubleJ, and more than 300 exclusive products, as well as the launch from more than 30 brands in stores and online.
I hired the fashion director of Bloomingdale's Marissa Galante Frankwho recently returned from Milan Fashion Week and helped curate the From Italy, With Love edition. Below, she dives into the styles and trends she's seen on the runways and streets, and shares her top products from Bloomingdale's Italian brands and designers. Keep scrolling for inspiration.
Chocolate brown
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“Chocolate brown was in the color palette of almost every designer in Milan this season. Historically, chocolate has been more present in fall collections, but on the spring runways, designers balanced it with candy-coated pastels to create a freshly contrasting palette. the track.”
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Bloomingdale's
Cashmere-lined leather gloves
STATE
Wally high boots with medium heel
Moschino
Tie Me Small Leather Shoulder Bag
A bold necklace
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“A collar necklace is an essential part of an Italian woman's jewelry box. It can be paired with everything from an evening dress to a t-shirt and will never go out of style, making it a great investment piece. on the catwalk. Gucci has reinvented its iconic bamboo hardware into gold, silver and enamel necklaces across many of the looks.”
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Alberto Amati
Tubogas necklace in 14k yellow gold
AQUA
Twisted Pavé knot necklace
Crivelli
Pavé choker necklace in 18k yellow gold like diamond
Suede
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“Bohemian style is back, and suede is a key part of the boho DNA. On the runways, it can be found on everything from belts and bags to miniskirts and trench coats. At Prada, a classic brown suede jacket complemented a leopard look. At Fendi, models carried suede bags in different colors.”
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Mansur Gavriel
Dream ballerina shoes
Arctic
Merinillo Shearling bomber jacket
Bottega Veneta
Hop large shoulder bag
Beautification
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“Details of studs, crystals and beads were all over the runway. Prada, Fendi and Gucci have reinvented iconic bags from the past with beads and studs. Marni’s finale was an exaggerated floral dress embellished with crystals.”
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STATE
Tommy shoulder bag with tomato beads
TEMOIRE
Olimpia Beads Bag
The DoubleJ
Ella Velvet Mini Dress
Gianvito Rossi
Rania 85 Mules
Candy Coated Pastries
'Butter yellow, pistachio, cotton candy pink and icy blue dominated the catwalk. What I love about these colors is how they pair with the neutrals you already have in your wardrobe—like styling them with a khaki trench. “
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Joshua Sanders
Knit Smile Outline Wool Cashmere Beanie
Bottega Veneta
East West Andiamo Small Shoulder Bag
Marco Bicego
Siviglia bracelet in 18k yellow gold with multiple stones and textured beads
