Mila Schon was in her thirties when she made her entrance into the world of high fashion. This elegant lady had no sewing experience, but born from wealthy Italian aristocratic parents she knew very well what cutting edge style was and was not shopping and buying in Paris. With a small group of workers, she set up a workshop in Milan in 1958. It was in January 1965, an invitation from Giovan Giorgini, Mila Schön presented her first collection at Florence's Palazzo Pitti. Schon who rose to the top of fashion with use of double-faced fabric, geometric patterns, and monochromatic designs.
"I created clothes like I wanted them -- without lining, with the inside just like the outside; double-faced fabric gave me the idea of order and cleanliness," Schon once said. Schon died at 92, just days before Milan was set to pay homage to her 50 years in the fashion business. The Mila Schön Group has become an empire with boutiques all over the world.
Mila Schon Floral Deco Printed Silk Bandana Purple
Mila Schon Floral Deco Printed Silk Bandana Blue
Mila Schon Ornamental Paisley Printed Silk Square Scarf Pink
Mila Schon Ornamental Printed Silk Shawl Purple
Mila Schon Floral Printed Silk Square Scarf Black
Mila Schon Spring Flowers Printed Silk Square Scarf White
Roberto Cavalli is known for his vibrantly colored prints, and animal prints have been a signature look since his first slow in the early 70's. Cavalli's artistic pursuits came about at the age of 17 when he enrolled at the Institute of Art of Florence. It was there where he first began to experiment with use of paint on textile fabrics. His vibrant floral motifs caught attention of several influential Italian textile companies. Later on in Cavalli's career, his advanced technology with leather printing gained the respect of major fashion labels such as Pierre Cardin and Hermes whom became clients.
His signature style is bold colored prints and vibrant patterns. He gets his inspiration from nature as his tendency for animal prints and jungle and flower motifs are a constant theme in most of his collections. It is said that he travels throughout the world with a digital camera ready in hand, ready to capture a picture that he can transform into a new motif. Roberto Cavalli is a designer with timeless but dramatic pieces that flatter the female form. Roberto Cavalli is one of the most well-regarded fashion artists of his time. 
Hermès "An Indian Winter" shot a very interesting photo advertising campaign through the French Alps which must have been very cold for the models. Hermès hired National Geographic photographer Eric Valli to shoot a theme that was to evoke an escape through the snowy mountains, featuring model Mariacarla Boscono. Hermès brings attention to their classic Hermès silk scarves with Asian-inspired prints, wool coats, accessories such as embroidered suede riding boots, the Hermès Jypsiere and the Taurillon Clemence bags.
