Malta Fashion Week 2018 Day 7 consisted of 2 Fashion shows by Gagliardi and Ritienne Zammit, followed by a reception of Mercedes Benz.
Malta Fashion Week 2018 Day 7 Fashion shows & Mercedes Benz reception
Gagliardi
Gagliardi never disappoints when it comes to style and quality. At Malta Fashion week 2018, Gagliardi presented us with the Autumn/Winter 2018 collection which was centered around the beautiful city of Milan.
A large variety of looks from the classic-looking businessman, to the classy and casual wear to the sharp-looking outfit for a bow-tie event. When it comes to material and quality, Gagliardi certainly works with the finest to not only make the men look good but also feel comfortable. I was mainly taken by the use of soft tones as the shade of pink/coral which I know that many men may be hesitant about wearing. However, the suit that was shown to us on the runway was pieced together in such a manner that it was not only pleasing to the eye but gave the male model the same elegant and bold look as the darker shades.
When it comes to menswear, I am a huge fan of vests. To me, it seems like it gives the right amount of a smart look, but also gives the overall look a touch of casual. This collection without a doubt, had quite the variety of vests being showcased, to be worn for different occasions.
Ritienne Zammit
Ritienne Zammit, whose work is being worn by the model, Claire Ciantar, on the cover of Malta Fashion Week 2018, is definitely no stranger to Malta Fashion Week and the public. This year, Ritienne presented to us her collection “ATRONYMIC”, which focuses on the Maltese family names.
Ritienne’s work had a theme of using Malta’s heritage and culture revolving and stimulating her collection. In my opinion, this is one of the most outstanding aspects of her work. Her work always reminds the Maltese and teaches the foreigners, the importance of acknowledging and remembering heritage and where it is that we came from. In a time where so much happens so fast, most of the time, we do not take the time to appreciate where it all began for us, and it is designers like Ritienne that help us remember.
Each piece stood for a specific surname together with a motif. The items were very bold and diverse in terms of the shapes and her stunning use of prints in her work. Her prints were inspired by several Maltese coats-of-arms which were presented in both black and white as well as vibrant colours. Take a look at some of her pieces:
Mercedes Benz reception
As a conclusion to Malta Fashion Week 2018 Day 7, Mercedes Benz had a reception, which allowed guests, as well as all participants, to truly lay back and take a breath from all the eventful days. With food and drinks going around, it created the perfect atmosphere for everyone to truly relax and network, which to me is the perfect way to finish off a hectic week, which was also one that will stay with all of us.
Photography by Ronald Camilleri | Bernard Polidano | Steve Muliett | Justin Ciappara
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