You got Kane'd

Just as it happened to Miu Miu, Versus is walking steadily towards establishing itself as a respected fashion label rather than a giant's diffusion line. Ever since Donatella Versace brought Christopher Kane on board three seasons ago Versus started to become the young, cool and sexy tentacle of the Medusa's head. The SS11 collection was a repetition of über-girly shapes, plaid and florals. It was almost reminiscent of Luella's rebel Punk schoolgirl is she had ever been to boarding school in Italy. Button downs, plaited skirts and badged cardigans were the protagonists. And it's there where we could see Kane's mark —in the Westwood-esque stripes, the sheer tartan and his unmistakable geometric shapes and skirt pleating. More in line with the season's trends, we saw some mesh and some rather clever colour blocking with florals and circusy dresses.

I'm off.

PS. This is the last from Milan. Stay tuned for all the fashion from Paris. Dries Van Noten today! Follow us on twitter for up-to-the minute-updates!

[Pictures: Style.com]

Sherlock Downey Jr. and Shia is the plaid god

I had never thought much of Robert Downey Jr. Either as an actor or a celebrity. But thanks to the Sherlock Holmes storm on the British media I have gladly discovered that he isn't just a rather cool guy but also pretty damn stylish one. The Sherlock promotion tour has only started so I hope more moments like the ones below are yet to come.
Today, during JustJared morning routine I realised that I have been unconsciously saving pictures of Shia LaBeouf in plaid shirts for months —and I just realised how odd that sounds. I know most women don't think much of mens fashion but there is something so interesting about the detail choices we make. There are plenty plaid shirts to be found in any given store but it is always hard finding the type of check that looks good. Shia has a very good eye for this.
These are some of the choices I'd make and you are more than welcome to send any of them my way as a soVIP Christmas present.
Clockwise: Helmut Lang @ Barneys New York, John Varvatos @ Matches, Polo Ralph Lauren @ Liberty of London, Elizabeth and James @ Barneys New York, Paul Smith @ Liberty of London, Acne @ Matches.

I'm off.