MFWA 2018 | Day 7 - Dapper Gentlemen and a Tribute to Maltese Surnames

Fashion Week is over but I still wanted to share with you my thoughts about the two shows from the last day - Gagliardi and Ritienne Zammit.

Gagliardi

This Maltese brand is synonymous with stylish casual and formal wear for men. I always enjoy the show and this year was no exception. From impeccably tailored suits to the fun, mismatched numbers and the more formal tuxes and the super functional leather bags, ties and pocket squares, the Gagliardi collection has something to suit everyone's taste. Every year, I feel like dragging my fiance to their store and treat him to a shopping spree! Also, from his part, thank you for the lovely tie and pocket square which he gladly accepted after a week of having to put up with my demanding schedule. I think he does deserve the shopping trip after all ;)

Ritienne Zammit - Atronymic

Fashion Week closed with a bang - Ritienne Zammit's show is probably the most anticipated show of the week from us locals and foreign fashionistas alike. I personally almost always end up buying something from her collections because I love how original the pieces are, yet they are easy to incorporate into my wardrobe. 

For this year's seasonless collection, Ritienne Zammit chose to pay homage to some of the most common Maltese surnames while creating a collection of garments that are suitable to wear all year round due to the climate changes we have imposed ourselves.

I love the silhouettes in this collection and love that the predominant colour is red - one of my favourite colours all year to wear all year round. The prints feature works of art that relate to the coat of arms the designer chose to interpret for this collection and I love how well they blend with the different shapes and silhouettes of the different items showcased in this one-of-a-kind collection. Once again, Ritienne, you left me lost for words! Brava!

And with that, I conclude my series of posts from Malta Fashion Week 2018! Congratulations to all the award winners as well :)

All photos by Neil Psaila

MFWA 2017 | Day 4 - Suits, Food & Flowers and Poison

Gagliardi - SS17 Safari / AW17 La Dolce Vita, Rome

Photos: Malta Fashion Week & Awards Facebook page

It was time for the men to open yesterday's shows with the Maltese international brand Gagliardi. I always look forward to their show primarily because I love their take on combining different colours and patterns to re-invent the traditional suit. I especially loved the silk scarves draped under the jacket lapels and the mismatched ties and pocket squares. From formal to casual, Gagliardi has it all for the men who want to look dapper all the time! This year, they are proposing a safari theme for Spring/Summer and for the Autumn/Winter season, a more sophisticated collection inspired by 1950's and 1960's Rome as pictured in William Wyler's film 'Roman Holiday' starring Audrey Hepburn.

Ef+facto Italy - Food & Flowers

Photos: Steven Muliett

Effacto was the first show from a foreign designer for the night. Loredana Meyer, from Italy, presented a collection that is equal parts stylish and environmentally friendly. She uses all natural fabrics and all the garments are made exclusively in Italy. I really enjoyed this collection for it had me written all over it! The simple, clean lines are what I look for for understated chic. Here are some of my favourite looks from the show.

Eymeric François - Poison

Photos: Bernard Polidano

The final show from yesterday's event couldn't get any sexier - red, black, lace, corsets all accentuating the female form, this is Eymeric François Poison all the way from Paris!

I must say that this was my favourite collection from the night. Of course many of know my obsession with everything French but who in their right mind can resist these sexy creations?! Well done Eymeric once again!

MFWA 2016 | Gagliardi

The Mercedes-Benz Malta Fashion Week came to an end yesterday with the Chamilia Malta Fashion Awards - congrats to all winners! But I still have to share with you the splendid collections from Gagliardi, Milica Trickovic and Nilara which were paraded on the catwalks last Friday so here goes the first post after a weekend of catching up with my better half.

As the title of this post says, I am going to be sharing with you some pieces from Gagliardi's latest collection which is inspired by sailing and baroque Malta. Gagliardi, a brand nowadays synonymous with the timeless appeal of Savile Row with a hint of Maltese flair never fails to impress me. Exceptional Italian tailoring are palpable all throughout Gagliardi's garments and I can attest to that as it is not my first time shopping the brand for myself and my better half who claims their shirts are probably the best he has ever worn.

I really had a tough time deciding which looks to include in this post (and yes the gorgeous models made it even more difficult). From their perfectly tailored suits and evening wear to the more casual looks, there really is something for every Gagliardi man.