she asked, stooping to gently touch the bruised-looking pink blossoms). Spring beauties were perhaps her favorite flower ("Now that's an appropriate name," she said approvingly, pointing out the tiny veins of pink in the dainty white blossoms).
Milan runways as festive as Carnevale costumes
MILAN (AP) — All of Milan plays dress up during Carnevale.
While fashionistas race from show to show to see the latest designer creations, Milan's confetti-strewn streets reverberated Saturday with a spontaneous parade of children dressed up as princesses, fairies and super heroes just for the fun of it.
Many of the looks on Milan's runways are as festive as any Carneval getup — which may or may not be a coincidence given that Milan's celebrations this year happened to fall during fashion week.
Taffeta and tulle, essentials for any proper princess and ballerina, are both staples of the season on Milan runways.
Designers have dipped into their troves of sequins and beads for next year's winter womenswear collections, and they haven't stopped there. They've added big necklaces, brooches and oversized hoop earrings for maximum pizazz.
Uniforms and hats are also mainstays — allowing women to adopt another persona, be it an officer, a warrior or a fun-loving flapper. Shoes are also costumey, from Victorian lace-up or button-up booties to comic strip Mary Janes.
