Jon's Catwalk Report - Milan Men's Fashion Week Part I

So in today's news, Israeli forces are about to storm Gaza, the Timorese Prime Minister resigned following a bloody two month power struggle and the Lord's Resistance Army continues to rampage across northern Uganda.

But lets talk about something really important. Thats right, its time for the inaugural Fashion Catwalk Report! Today we're kicking things off with the Men's shows happening this week in Milan.

Here we have the latest offerings from Burberry Prorsum, the elite Burberry line that the chavs and the slappers from the suburbs can't afford. After years of ultra low hip and crotch grazing styles, a pubic hegemony if you will, it seems that Mr Bailey (the creative director of Burberry) is offering us some relief in the form of high waisted pants, further accentuated with skinny belts fixed high above the navel.







































I must say this stuff looks pretty cool and wearable. I'm quite partial to mix of greys, tan and green, and the interesting little details which tread the thin line between luxury and vulgarity. Besides, everybody loves a sparkly silver cardigan.







































Now, moving swiftly on to Prada. One can't help but raise an eyebrow (or two if you can't manage just the one) when you look at this stuff. First of all, who on earth wears short shorts? Moreover, I dont think she's doing a particularly good job in convincing us that we should wear short shorts. Just add a pair of wooly socks and Birkenstoks and voila! German tourist.







































Now its clear that this lady is trying very hard to be modern and I must say, the results are pretty hit and miss. The bright orange jacket is rather awesome, especially paired with the green shiny shoes but it all looks at bit late 80's/early 90's rave, especially the stone colored shirt with the half sleeves.







































Let's finish today with the sartorial stylings of Vivienne Westwood. Now I reckon Vivi has been in pretty good form of late. As you can see, the tailoring is pretty darn impressive, and it goes to show it is possible to put something a little bit fancy on a guy and still have him look like a bloke.







































This is classic Vivi. Really cool shapes and a whole lotta subversion.







































Now that said, Vivi also shows us that it is also very possible to put something fancy on a guy and have him look like:







































But hey, its her shtick. Dont be hatin. Besides, we all know that Elton John is going to buy it anyway. Well thats enough fashion for one day! Stay tuned for the next update in a day or two!