After & Before
Jonathan Saunders for Pollini - Fall 2010
Rifat Ozbek for Pollini - Spring 2006
The only thing I could bring myself to purchase at Pollini the last time I visited the store in Milan, was a leather-covered, large-linked bracelet. I found the clothes to be too pretty for my taste. I guess I’m just not the “girly girl” type. But, they weren’t the frilly and lacey type of pretty; instead they were just kind of boring -- printed matte jersey dresses, fine gauge shapeless cardigans and the like. I was disappointed. I couldn’t really blame Rifat Ozbek, he had to embrace the Pollini woman and give her what she wanted. But, thank goodness British designer, Jonathan Saunders grabbed hold of the reigns as creative director in 2008 and shook things up! Saunders steered in a different direction and started “speaking” to a younger and edgier clientele. The next time I’m in Milan (God willing it will be soon!) I will definitely run into the Pollini store and pick up a couple of pieces.
After & Before
Jonathan Saunders for Pollini - Fall 2010
Rifat Ozbek for Pollini - Spring 2006
Photo Credits: Firstview
So where's Ozbek now?
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces, but oy that Fall model, scary!
ReplyDeleteI really like what JS has done. Fabulous pieces.
ReplyDeletei love Jonathan Saunders! those black ensembles.. amazing <3
ReplyDeleteI can see the appeal of both designers' work. I envision myself in the Ozbek look sometimes, but I always wind up in something much more Saunders.
ReplyDeletei like the js better but im the same not a girly girl :)
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