MILAN Oct 2, 2004/ FW – As one Italian Fashion Director said at the end of the show ‘...ahh, of all the shows I see, Berardi is one of the few that always leaves me wanting more, please continue!’ Gorgeous, spectacular and magnificent; the execution and the Spring Summer 2005 collection for Antonio Berardi.

Maidens with the beauty of words on their heads, perhaps those of Ann Radcliffe from her novel ‘A Sicilian Romance’, paraded the slick long runway with Berardi’s crowned Coat of Arms as their background.

Full of action and intrigue, for women desiring something more than the commonly splendid. The Anglo-Italian gave regal volume, Renaissance charm and post revolutionary richness and daring by dressing his ladies in cozy jackets, full length morning dresses, lace, flat fronted trousers and intricate crochet .

Seams are transformed into frills while pleats add to his eccentric use of volume for this timeless collection tout ensemble fit for a visit to see Her Majesty in times past, and present for that matter as he often gives couture detail to his distinctively unique pręt a poter.

High-jeweled collars and swarovski crystals radiated throughout the light, dark and coolly natural colored collection. Waists and the upper body are accentuated via belts and stitched bras, proving that sensuality is just as much about the imagination and attitude as it is the form.

During the fashion season, the hours seem endless and lacking in number as days and nights become more and more indistinguishable. Hence getting to a 9am show often separates the fashion tough from the weak, but it is thanks to the theatre of the marvelous like that of Antonio Berardi that make you glad you did in fact hear the alarm go off at 7.30am.

Antonio Berardi

Antonio Berardi

Antonio Berardi

Antonio Berardi