The 50s and 60s,period when voluptuous sex symbols such as Brigitte Bardot and Sofia Loren were at the height of their charms, seemed to be the source of inspiration for many designers this fall.
Marc Jacobs, designer for Louis Vuitton, followed the retro line from day to evening. It was all about the most feminine silhouette: corseted, wasp-waisted upper body and lower down the potpourri of full skirts from bubble and circle to bias cut. Time-tested neutral tones and robust traditional fabrics: tartans flannels and soft leather, made this collection classy and refined.
Miuccia Prada as well brought us a neo- retro collection that flattered the flesh rather than the bone: waisted coats, slim capri pants and sleeveless tops, trapeze waistcoats and knee-length dresses.Without crazy innovations but with a little twist: vintage wallpaper prints, heavy tweeds and chunky cable sweaters,clean and sexy ,Prada's RTW was a celebration of womanhood.