Despite the economic challenges these days, we've seen some inspiring and beautiful collections during our seasonal visit to Milan and Paris. We were especially amazed by Yohji Yamamoto's hypnotic manga fantasies which came alive in his hand painted voluminous cocoon coats. Equally amazing was Dries van Noten's exhibition at Louvre in Paris which is worth the trip by itself.

There's much to look forward to this fall, but first there's spring and summer!