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 2018 Outfit | Chic in Monochrome

Friday was the last day of shows at Malta Fashion Week and I chose to wear something from Ritienne Zammit's I Love Valletta collection from last year since the designer was scheduled to showcase her latest collection on the day (more on that in the next post).

I remember seeing this dress on the catwalk and thinking immediately that it had to be in my wardrobe a.s.a.p. I love the reversible sequins (they're black on one side and white on the other), the high netted collar and silver medals and embellishments and the fit is just gorgeous! 

Dress, Ritienne Zammit | Shoes and cape blazer, Zara
Bag, YSL | Sunglasses Prada at Optika Opticians

Monochrome is a timeless colour combination and is closer to my style as I tend to gravitate towards timeless classics. I paired the dress with black barely-there sandals, my YSL clutch and this cape blazer from Zara that no one seems to believe it's from Zara whenever I wear it! I like how it looks over a knee-length dress too so I no longer have to limit myself to wearing it with trousers only!

My hair was put up in a bun resembling a bow and I did a grey smokey eye and red lip for makeup. I wanted to use my Christian Louboutin lipstick and lipgloss. The sunglasses I chose this time feature grey mirrored lenses and are by Prada. You can find them at all Optika outlets.

What do you think of this outfit? 

Photos by Neil Psaila

MFWA 2018 | Day 5 - Individualism, Elegance and Moroccan Vibes | Bata Spasojevic, JasonGrech and Rosemarie Abela

What a night! Wednesday evening was a celebration of pure talent from three different corners of the world - Serbia, Australia and Malta.

Bata Spasojevic - Individual (Serbia)

The night kicked off with Bata Spasojevic and his own fashion brand Individual presenting the Hero Icons collection. The models walked down the runway in monochrome and bright statement pieces adorned with pictures of icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Blondie. The collection features edgy street-wear and more elegant pieces for both men and women. 

Photos by Justin Ciappara

JASONGRECH - From Malta to Melbourne (Australia)

Next up we were treated to a fantastic show by JASONGRECH all the way from Melbourne, Australia. Jason Grech honoured his family and the traditional Maltese festa held in honour of St.Helen in the charming town of Birkirkara, situated in the heart of our beautiful island. Jason Grech is a highly acclaimed fashion designer in Australia with many a bride and celebrities seeking to be dressed in his beautiful gowns. The show started off with a band playing a traditional march as a model walked down the runway in the most exquisite of dresses bearing the emblem of the St.Helen Band Club which the designer's grandfather used to write . I particularly enjoyed this show for the exquisite designs and high-quality tailoring. My favourite pieces from this collection were without a doubt the gold fringe dress and the white jumpsuit.

Rosemarie Abela - Al Magrib (Malta)

The last show for the night was probably the most anticipated. Rosemarie Abela presented her latest collection entitled Al Magrib (Morocco as referred to in Arabic) which is inspired by the designer's travels to this colourful country. Presenting a palette of cobalt blues, oranges and yellows, this collection is truly reminiscent of this magnificent African country. From small details like the head scarves and the comfortable fits, the majority of the clothes from this collection would be perfect for a holiday in magical Morocco. Rosemarie, you truly outdid yourself! 

I look forward to returning to Malta Fashion Week tonight for my final night this year. Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram for updates from the shows!