I went to Florence the other day. It was wet and miserable, but great anyway, Florence always is.
As usual, spring fashions appear in the shops long before the weather is suitable to wear them. It is lovely to see the bright colours and fresh styles…come for a little walk.
My favourite designers right now are Dolce & Gabbana. Their styles are fun and colourful and draw very clearly on their Italian heritage.
These are for little girls.
Moschino is also fun, but I’m not sure about the cigarette box as a handbag.
I prefer this one.
Prada has some interesting necklines.
…and shoes.
I like the sleeves in this Celine dress.
Emelio Pucci is a little subdued this season.
Max Mara has some lovely coats which could be worn right now.
There is also a nautical theme.
Max &Co has clashing prints.
Here is the Burberry window.
…Fendi.
These are some random shots of pretty windows.
Last of all beautiful Bottega Veneta.
I can’t leave Florence without showing you the Ponte Vecchio on a wet winter day.
How gorgeous and inspiring…….Love it. Wish I could have been with you!
By: Moira Drexler on March 2, 2016
at 8:28 pm
Florence is always fun. I love some of the new designs.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 2, 2016
at 8:33 pm
I love those Dolce and Gabbana colours. Great photos
By: Lyn on March 2, 2016
at 8:29 pm
D&G is especially colourful this year, I love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 2, 2016
at 8:33 pm
Ahhhh Firenze is wonderful on any day. Beautiful fashions. Thanks for sharing.
By: lorellaandherumbrella on March 2, 2016
at 8:54 pm
I never tire of visiting Florence, especially in winter without the crowds.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:10 pm
I want the blue D&G sandals. Wow, I love the pictures. When i was in Rome in November it was all ponchos, boots and puffer jackets. The spring fashion is so exciting, It makes me want to get my self back there soon!
By: apollard on March 2, 2016
at 8:55 pm
I like the sandals too. I bought some red ones last year and I love them.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:11 pm
Gorgeous! Did you buy yourself something nice for your birthday?
By: kathyhill on March 2, 2016
at 9:01 pm
I didn’t, but I have something in mind.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:12 pm
Loved seeing these Italian designer fashions Debra. Thank you !!!
By: margieinitaly on March 2, 2016
at 9:06 pm
Spring fashions are fun.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
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Love the white Fendi blouse! And the Ponte Vecchio is magic… In any kind of weather. Great photos!
By: Mulino Dominillo on March 2, 2016
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Fendi does a great job, the blouse is beautiful.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
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Lovely things, some of them have a 60s/70s flavour and I really like the Celine dress, it makes me think of, I think, Victorian style? Love the handbags but not the cigarette box. I love winter skies. Right now I am looking at morning sun on freshly washed trees because we have had some rain – which looks lovely – but I am longing for a hint of chill in the morning air.
By: Jan on March 2, 2016
at 9:26 pm
I think you have the rest of March to go before it cools off in Brisbane, which is why I am in Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:14 pm
Love the D&G – great colours
By: Liz Litzow on March 2, 2016
at 10:46 pm
You can certainly see their Italian roots.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:15 pm
Very cheerful colours to see on a winters day.
By: Kerry & Jim on March 2, 2016
at 11:18 pm
We need some spring weather now to go with the clothes.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:16 pm
Amazing windows, Debra. I would love a bit of Italian retail therapy. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on March 3, 2016
at 12:28 am
Italians do fashion very well.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:16 pm
Oh yes they do. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on March 3, 2016
at 8:37 pm
sharing on my FB page — thank you for the virtual shopping trip!
By: Stacy di Anna on March 3, 2016
at 12:39 am
Thanks for sharing.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:16 pm
That time of year
By: Mallee Stanley on March 3, 2016
at 2:02 am
Spring is fun.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:17 pm
I think Dalat is spring all year round
By: Mallee Stanley on March 4, 2016
at 3:48 am
Beautiful colorful clothes! Thanks for bringing us along. 😌
By: thirdeyemom on March 3, 2016
at 2:46 am
Aren’t they lovely?
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:17 pm
There’s something always special I love about Max Mara!
By: sue on March 3, 2016
at 4:35 am
I think so too. Their styles are very wearable.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:17 pm
I love the colours of those D&G gear and those sunglasses are super cool, but I’d never be able to pull them off. Moschino’s cigarette box handbag is definitely a no-no, very uncool!
xx
By: Suvi on March 3, 2016
at 4:55 am
I don’t know what Moschino was thinking with that handbag.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:18 pm
Love looking in the windows (Max Mara!) especially as I know I will never set foot in one of those designer shops. For fear of actually buying something.
By: MELewis on March 3, 2016
at 9:31 am
Max Mara is not all that expensive and the clothes are beautifully made.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2016
at 8:18 pm
Gorgeous colors! Puts me in a shopping mood…I especially love those shoes.
By: timelessitaly on March 4, 2016
at 6:35 am
There is lots to love in Florence right now.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2016
at 7:16 am
No more pages in My cheque book!
By: Francis on March 4, 2016
at 9:49 pm
What a pity Francis, you would look fetching in the D&G sunglasses.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 7, 2016
at 6:50 am
Window shopping in Florence is so much fun, it must be nice to see the bright colours of Spring popping up 🙂
By: twoblackdoggies on March 5, 2016
at 7:28 am
I hope the spring weather will be with us soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 7, 2016
at 6:50 am
I have a photo of the Ponte Vecchio hanging on my wall. I took another look at it when I saw your photo above. It looks like they’ve made the windows above the arches larger. In my photo they are small squares.
Welcome Spring!
By: Jackie Cangro on March 5, 2016
at 3:38 pm
The windows look new.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 7, 2016
at 6:49 am
Beautiful colors!
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By: FashionNotFear on August 3, 2016
at 1:22 pm
Such a great and thorough posting! Thanks for the visuals.
By: icnchic on August 31, 2016
at 2:08 am
Thank you. I had fun collecting the photos.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 1, 2016
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