Alberta Ferretti
Giovanna Battaglia is a fashion chameleon who looks good in any brand but with her unerring eye Gio is naturally drawn to fashions in which the designers highlight the importance of detail: femininity with a touch of rock chic. Therefore it is no surprise that our beloved Italian fashion editor is a fan of another talented Italian, Alberta Ferretti, a designer arguably best known for her iconic silk chiffon gowns.
If you are dying to know what the lovely Giovanna might be wearing this upcoming season, Alberta Ferretti’s answer seems to be the minidress. A far cry from the long, draped dresses of the Italian fashion house, the minidress might seem a bit of a controversial choice for the freezing European climate. However, this is no fashion emergency: Ferretti reassures her fans that the A/W 2011 range will not allow the chill to reach our legs as the over-the-knee boot will be a key statement piece in the line. Why? These particular over-the-knee boots will be made in colors such as electric blue or fuchsia: not for the faint-hearted! If anyone can pull those off, it’s surely Giovanna (note they would look fabulous on another stylish Italian, Anna Dello Russo).
Moreover, Ferretti is not only about daring and innovative fashion, she is ecologically conscious as well; the designer recently announced Pure Threads, her collaboration with eco-fashion lover Emma Watson. The new organic clothing line is inspired by a true icon: "very classic, ‘60s Jane Birkin." This is surely great news for those who love beautiful as well as sustainable clothing. The collection will comprise just five pieces: two dresses, a pair of jean shorts, a maxi skirt, and a top. We hope to see Giovanna wearing the pieces from the new organic line: ethical fashion needs a chic spokeswoman and Gio would fit the role perfectly! The new line launches March 21, perhaps you will soon be wearing the same sexy jean shorts as your favorite Italian stylist! Visit Giovanna's closet to see more of her wearing this amazing dress from the Alberta Ferretti Fall/Winter 2010 RTW collection paired with gladiator sandals by Sergio Rossi.
Alberta Ferretti images courtesy of albertaferretti.com
Emma Watson in Alberta Ferretti image © 2011 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.
Giovanna Battaglia photograph courtesy of purseblog.com.
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