Red magnetic carpets, exciting fashion shows, eagerly awaited weddings. What will remain of fashion 2022? Beyond the controversies and scandals, the past twelve months have rediscovered that frenetic and eventful nature symbol of the pre-pandemic industry. The rhythms are back pressing: Fashion Week calendars have never been so busy, while the life cycle of trends has become increasingly shorter. Some maisons – and celebs – always manage to leave their mark, thanks to inspired collections, curious objects and unforgettable looks. Recalling, time after time, the glamor of fashion.
Farewells, departures and arrivals
The fashion industry would be nothing without so-called musical chairs, the game of chairs where creative directors and designers are nominated and fired in record time. In fashion 2022, the most sensational farewell was to Alexander Michael, who left Gucci after seven years. Only in the last few months has the Italian fashion house created collaborations with Adidas and Palace, staged suggestive shows – in the shadow of Castel del Monte or with 68 pairs of twins on the catwalk -, without forgetting the constant work with stars such as Harry Styles and Måneskin . It’s been a few hours since the last fashion show by Burberry by Richard Tisci (postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II), before her successor was announced: Daniel Leethe man who had relaunched Bottega Veneta.
The viral moments of fashion 2022
There has been no event more shared and reposted than the gimmick of Coperni at the end of Spring-Summer 2023. The dress-spray drawn directly on the body of Bella Hadid it is already in the history of fashion. With a simple outfit and front row seat alongside Anna Wintour, Anne Hathaway has sparked speculation (and hopes) about a possible sequel to The devil wears Prada. Nothing he wears Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw goes unnoticed. It’s no surprise then that the accessory spotted on the set of And Just Like That 2 caused a lot of uproar. It was a handbag shaped pigeonsigned JW Anderson. Nothing so extravagant for Carrie.
Anne Hathaway and Anna Wintour in the front row of the Michael Kors show in New York (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Michael Kors)
On the red carpet Zendaya is now a guarantee in terms of elegance and originality. At the 2022 Oscars she enchanted thanks to the skirt with a sequined train and the white cropped shirt. In the midst of the gossip around the film Don’t Worry Darlingthe protagonist Florence Pugh has arrived at the Venice Lido showing off a series of incredible designer outfits Valentine. Among the many looks worn by Kim Kardashian during 2022, few have been as discussed and analyzed as the dress chosen for the Met Gala belonged to Marylin Monroe. To announce her first pregnancy, Rihanna she did it her way, opting for a pair of distressed jeans, a pink vintage Chanel puffer and a series of very precious necklaces by Christian Lacroix, to decorate her baby bump.
The look with which Rihanna announced her pregnancy
From Fendi to Versace, the shows of the year
The catwalks that have left their mark in 2022? The great return of Linda Evangelistaon the occasion of the fashion show dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Fendi Baguettes. Kate Moss at Bottega Veneta, in a surprisingly leather outfit; Kaia Gerber with the logo tank top by Pradainstantaneous object of desire. Nicole Kidman from Balenciaga Haute Couture, Paris Hilton from Versace. And again, the Pink PP of Valentinethe surrealism of Loewethe young and cheeky elegance of Miu Miu.
Twelve months full of glamour, waiting to discover the next ones.
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