Salvatore Ferragamo: Classical With Twists of Modern Chic
By Michelle Taylor
Photos by Giovanni Pucci

MILAN, Mar 1, 2004/ FW/ – Elegant and confident, tall and taut in wool pencil skirts and cashmere twin sets and turtlenecks, the Salvatore Ferragamo woman for fall 2004/05 is classical with twists of modern chic.

She wears a white mink coat with Prince of Wales tailored trousers, the maison Ferragamo as always is attentive to sartorial detail using the finest fabrics and softest leathers and furs, an aura coloured in luxe and class surrounding the women who are devoted fans.

In a transparent plastic tent on a mirrored runway, grey sets across the winter sky of Milan and Ferragamo has found perhaps the most apt setting to present a wardrobe for the next woolly winter, with each person in the audience wanting one of those divine overcoats or little suede and leather jackets, or yet again an animal printed fur on their shoulders.

Ties loosely caress the neck, and trousers are full of men’s tailoring finished with turn up cuffs, but don’t be mistaken, this is an extremely feminine collection, she may be cold and harsh at times but she is always an attentive lady and more often than not in control in a colour palette of reserved autumn greys, winter whites, coral and caramel.

Following in Salvatore Ferragamo’s shoes, so to speak, Scotsman Graeme Black continues to diffuse the maestro’s philosophy in using only the best materials and having a great love for women, an essential if one is to design drapes for dames.

Evenings are backless, sparkling Swarovski sexy and floor flowing, slightly reminiscent of the 1930’s with ruffles, gathers and panelling while light volume is reserved for the lower part of skirts in silk jersey.

Accessories a must for the label whose forefather started as a shoemaker to the stars, high stilettos in crocodile and pony skin ankle boots, while the key handbag for the season is the Gancio Mediteraneo also in crocodile and the Vara bow clutch, very Ferragamo gives hints of bright colour.

Glamorous and sophisticated the woman who chooses to wear Ferragamo with its uncluttered and simple looks, the most effective of all styles for the female who considers herself a real lady.

Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo