Let’s Get Musical: Milan’s Show Tunes

September 28th, 2009 admin

This season’s runway tracks were a schizophrenic medley, veering from hardcore rap and opera to techno and old-school country—occasionally, all in a single show. Here, a selection of Milan’s music to watch clothes by. Prada Breakout Track: Brenda Lee’s All Alone Am I The Final Note: Lee’s plaintive and sweet fifties-era croonings were mixed up with rap and classical tunes. Well, you wouldn’t expect a single musical message from Prada, would you? Alberta Ferretti Breakout Track: Puccini’s Oh Mio Babbino Caro from the 1918 opera Gianni Schicchi The Final Note: …


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