RUNWAY: Trussardi SS12

Umit Benan's first collection as Creative Director of Trussardi after the departure of Milan Vukmirovic celebrated the brand's leather heritage, with models exiting taxis, limousines, bikes and other chauffeured vehicles to enter the Trussardi flagship store in Milan clad with luggage and leather accessories. Theoretically, the concept was cute and interesting but the execution was far from perfect. Other than the standing room only venue and disorganized entries and exits, it was clear the brand was clearly under a different directorship as the clothes were more relaxed and imbued a "throw caution to the wind" mentality that Benan is known for. We're interested to see what next season's collection will hold, as Benan did not have the six months to prepare the collection like other designers did.