Antonio Berardi Spring 2013 RTW

Andie Arthur

Ava Smith

Agne Konciute

Mackenzie Drazan

Elza Luijendijk

Juliana Schurig

Irina Nikolaeva

Mackenzie Drazan

Tilda Lindstam

Where Antonio Berardi's last Spring show only displayed hints of brilliance, this Spring it became very clear that Berardi has arrived with a comprehensive collection and look that displays his own passions. Embroidery, embellishment, sporty, tailored but often loose, feminine but with an edge, there is much more to come from this designer. Keep an eye on Antonio Berardi - I know I'll be looking out for his pieces in Australia.

Antonio Berardi Spring 2012 RTW

Bette Franke

Karo Mrozkova

Jia Jing

Bette Franke

Julia Nobis

Suzie Bird

Rose Smith

Josephine Skriver

Bette Franke

I have posted on Antonio Berardi's collection because I like the (typically masculine) strength he displays in the feminine style, cuts and embellishments he uses. It may not be a first class collection but Berardi shows a lot of potential and I hope he will refine his vision a little more. The body-con look and the sheer cut-outs, in addition to his stunning drapery and tailoring, are strengths he should definitely pursue. The sparkling embellished tribal pants remind me of Australian label Sass & Bide's long flirtation with the tribal look and I'd love to see it taken on by someone with a priority for quality fabric and cuts. In this collection Berardi has done a bit of everything which shows his range but he has also struggled to create a cohesive theme and purpose. I need to know who a Berardi woman is and right now I'm not sure. Good work though.