Dressed for spring from head to toe: spring & summer styles from Milan - Ebony Fashion Fair - Brief Article

Ebony, March, 2002 by Eunice W. Johnson

Italian designers herald the new season by offering fresh, colorful creations that are feminine and sexy--and sure to get you in the mood for spring. From Pucci's dazzling multicolored sheer pant ensemble to Versace's daring strapless red leather dress to Missoni's funky, youthful attire, there is something flattering to all figures and compatible with various states of mind. The fabrics are sheer and breezy, the designs whimsical yet practical, and the colors vibrant and invigorating. Accessories include multiple string belts and strappy shoes and sandals that advance the concept that spring is coming, so a well-dressed woman must put her best foot forward. Get ready for spring from head to toe by using ideas from these creative designs and accessories to help revamp your wardrobe for spring and summer 2002.

Right: Brighten up your, environment with Pucci's stunning multicolored ensemble of sheer, deep decollete top with sheer panels flowing to the thighs, worn over matching leggings. It is accessorized with an oversized flop hat in same colorful pattern. Note: Flat bejeweled sandals.

Left: Step stylishly into the new season in this short, tropical-inspired turquoise, mixed-print skirt suit with three-button, notched-lapel jacket, from Alviero Martini. Note: Matching T-strap slippers.

Left: Bright yellow boat-neck chiffon floral print blouson dress with large dolman sleeves is worn with multicolored braided ribbon belt, by Dolce & Gabbana. Note: Multicolored sandals, purse adorned with rainbow-colored ribbons and asymmetrical signature earrings.

Right: Show off your figure in this white, two-piece, body-hugging Versace suit with dropped-waist pant and hook-closure jacket. Note: Decorative ruffle trim along seams of jacket, pants and bronze shoes accented with white strings.

Above: Strut a sporty look in Missoni's two-piece knit ensemble with wide-spaghetti strapped empire top of asymmetrical cut and dropped-waist, wide-legged pant. Note: Matching sandals.

Center: Flow into evening in Gucci's elegant, breezy two-piece ensemble of white top with one arm sleeveless and the other with cut-outs on shoulder of flowing shawl-inspired sleeve, worn over black wide-legged pants. Note: Black strappy sandals.

Right: Versace designs daring red leather strapless, knee-length dress that is sure to grab all the attention. Note: Sexy red shoes with white strings and trim.

Above: Show-stopping black and white strapless gown speckled with sequins features ruffles around bodice top and side split that reveals sexy net underskirt, by Alviero Martini.

Above: Missoni's supershort, abstract-design tangerine and turquoise minidress has three-quarter-length sleeves and deep V-neck.

Left: Casual and funky, two-piece pant ensemble by Moschino can take you to fun places in style. Oversized, deep-decollete orange peasant shirt is accessorized with multiple string belts and worn over slim black pant accented with colorful trim at hem. Note: Decorative sandals.