FASHION /
WOMEN
February 5, 2015
Terumi Hagiwara's Series Vol. 117 | Spring/Summer Bags & Shoes [Milan Edition]: Tod's, Bally, Jimmy Choo
Bag & Shoe Trends: Milan Edition
Softness Over Strength: The 70s Effortless Woman Returns
We're seeing a lot of 70s-inspired bags and shoes. Patchwork with a focus on texture and refined indigo items feel fresh.
Text by Terumi Hagiwara
Milanese Brands: Bag and Shoe Trends
This spring, I'm drawn to the free-spirited fashion of the 70s. Long skirts flow with gentle ruffles and ribbons. The key is elegant styling – not too loose, but with a sense of polish. True strength emerges not from aggressive ambition, but from a relaxed confidence and ease.
This is where quality and accessories become crucial. While many shoulder bags are on display, they feature handcrafted details like color-blocking and tricolors. The focus is on luxurious textures, such as exotic leathers.
Tod's Italian Garden
In Milan, Tod's presented its collection themed around an Italian Garden. Alessandra Facchinetti's ready-to-wear, which seamlessly blends bags and shoes, offers a simple, urban ease. In shades of white and green, the collection features perforated leather to express leaf motifs.
Bally: A Modern Reinvention
Bally has become decidedly modern. The ready-to-wear presented, worn by models, incorporates this season's must-have denim. Small Boston bags and supple shoulder bags that hug the body are featured. Mid-heel sandals and sneakers with strap details add a sense of lightness.
Jimmy Choo: A Focus on Materials and Details
Jimmy Choo highlights shoulder bags with animal prints, raffia patchwork, and fringe details. Small studs adorn the straps of the shoes. Small indigo blue handbags and sneakers are poised to become popular.

Terumi Hagiwara
Fashion Director
She covers the New York, Milan, Paris Prêt-à-Porter, and Paris Haute Couture collections each season. She has contributed numerous articles and columns to fashion magazines and newspapers. She also directs select shops.
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