Collection: Vivienne Westwood
Season: Spring Summer 2012
Designed by Andreas Kronthaler and Vivienne Westwood
Website: www.viviennewestwood.co.uk
In one of our previous Milano fashion week posts we already gave you a peek into the new Vivienne Westwood Man Label but what always gives that special something to a new Vivienne collections must be the unique theme she and Andreas manage to work into the designs. Often inspired by Britain this time the upcoming Olympics was more than a good reason to dedicate the Spring Summer 2012 collection to the event by creating a wardrobe for a true gentleman sportsman.
Models already awarded with their laurel wreaths were transformed into true modern day Olympians stomping to the empowering beats their hair and make up made you think they are dripping in sweat and rushing to get their medal. They sported a multitude of looks from casual trouser and tshirt to the flawlessly tailored suits displaying a wardrobe ready for any occasion.
Olympics are a magical thing and Dame Vivienne and Andreas made sure to let us know we should Dress Up! After the video above continue under the cut to view more than forty looks sent down the Milanese runway with some of our favorites singled out:
