Spring Summer

Gucci: If you’ve ever questioned that man leggings could be a viable trend, Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2014 presentation will persuade you to cast those doubts aside. The tapered equestrian-style pants were used by creative director Frida Giannini to create a clean silhouette, allowing voluminous knit sweaters and large leather tees to provide a sense of balance. The muted color palette that has washed over the past few Gucci collections was adorned by dark florals that decorated silk tees, suit jackets, and pants alike. A printed suit in taupe and white accented with a floral tee and finished off with crisp leather sneakers is the ideal uniform for dining alfresco

Prada: Leave it up to Miuccia Prada to remind the world, once again, that she doesn’t only break the rules, but she also has the power to redefine them. Case in point: her Spring/Summer 2014 Men’s runway collection included a roster of steamy hot male models interrupted by a handful of female seductresses. Having some women in the mix was anything but accidental, given the theme of old fashioned romance throughout collection.

Calvin Klein: Calvin Klein Collection’s Italo Zucchelli looked no further than his Fire Island summer home for the inspiration that guided his Men’s Spring/Summer 2014 presentation out to sea. Focusing on a color palette of blue, blue, and more blue, this collection proved that a monotonous wardrobe can look quite chic. Zucchelli’s use of luxe fabrics, combined with his impeccable tailoring skills and streamlined simplicity stayed true to the Calvin aesthetic while leaving a bit of room for a sci-fi fantasy.

Carven’s creative director Guillaume Henry has collaborated with Ancient Greek Sandals’ Christina Martini on shoes for their Spring/Summer resort collection with a very amusing inspiration. The duo has designed a gladiator sandal inspired by…bananas. (There are no words to express the joy we feels when writing sentences like that.)

Giorgio Armani is giving back to the kids. The brand will be hosting Armani/Teatro, the collections of Italy’s new gen of designers in Milan. First up? Hot new designer, Andrea Pompilio’s presentation of his Spring/Summer 2014 collection. (We featured Pompilio as a name you need to know last June when we met him at Pitti Uomo).

WHAT: Stuart Weitzman Lasershopping Bag

WHY: Need a chic carry-all bag for summer? This alabaster laser-cut accessory’s laser-cut pattern is a subtle standout. It’s perfect for one of those all white monochrome looks that were seen all over the Spring/Summer runways from Chloe to Pucci. And for the beach bound babes, this tote is perfect for a Hampton’s stroll around Main Street.