There is nothing better than a well developed, Shazam-worthy runway show.
And after last season's 40-year anniversary celebration, Roberto Cavalli took the necessary steps to rock the runway once more. Literally.
His familiar boho-rocker-girl returned to the catwalk -- this time, combining feathers, lace and metallic bodysuits. Paired with the electronica crux, downtempo beats, and synthetic sounds of Kraftwerk's Radioactivity, Cavalli's impulsive dilettante matured into a edgy connoisseur.
"I have made this decision in order to protect the Just Cavalli image and its clients."
This is what Roberto Cavalli, the only designer who could send a laminated, bedazzled leopard print gown down the catwalk and have everyone gushing, had to say regarding the cancellation of his Milan showing following the licensee behind Just Cavalli, Ittierre, filing for bankruptcy protection.
This is just the latest in a series of economy-related casualties that have been rearing their ugly heads since New York Fashion Week where designers were cancelling shows and ducking out of the tents in favor of cheaper private venues right and left.
What will the rising fashionistas of the world do without Cavalli's much loved bridge line?
On a lighter note, Donatella Versace is prepping to relaunch the Versace bridge line, Versus, which was unceremoniously put on ice 4 years ago. A rather bold move, as Versace is notorious for not doing mass markdowns- clearly, they now need a new source of ancillary income like everyone else.
Just pray to Karl, people. He'll get us through this.
