Author: KnowlesMalinda

Fancy Gloves, Cheetah Print and Black, Edgy City Looks at Milan Fashion Week’s Elisabetta Franchi Spring/Summer 2027 Runway Show

So, it’s Milan Fashion Week and the runway has been full of fabulous styles for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2027. I was especially intrigued by Elisabetta Franchi’s show that included fancy gloves, edgy black city looks and cheetah print. Full length gloves are usually reserved for more formal wear but hey, who says you can’t wear them for a daytime look? I also spotted several styles with bandeau tops. It looks like crop top styling will definitely be a trend for next spring as New York Fashion Week’s Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2027 show featured several formal crop top gowns. Sequins and see-through clothing are also still prominent trends that have been on the runway for many years now. Check out some more highlights from the show below and tell me what you think?


Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

Beautiful Crop-Top Christian Siriano Spring NYFW 2027 Dresses

Hey there, how are you all doing? Ah, fashion month! I recently came across some gorgeous crop-top dresses from Christian Siriano on the runway for Spring 2027. The style really pushes the limit for casual vs. evening wear. He’s been pumping out fabulous looks ever since he was on Project Runway in 2007. Crop tops and bandeau tops have been a prominent trend for a long time. And, whether you have washboard abs or not, the style can be cute. I came across a video by Carl Curry who is the Sales Director of Christian Siriano that captured some of the dresses. Would you wear the look to a spring event?

Photo Credit: Rodin Banica 

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

Porsha William’s Versace-Inspired Pop Art Dress for Atlanta Pride

Hey y’all, how are you doing? So, I just loved Porsha Williams from the Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Versace-inspired pop art dress that she wore to Atlanta Pride. I’ve been a fan of hers and the Housewives franchise for many years and love watching her on the show. She is also indeed in a relationship with Patrice “Sway” McKinney and stands up for the gay community in Atlanta. 

Anyway, did you see her dress? It was custom made by Rey Ortiz and is a recreation of the 1991 Marilyn Monroe x Andy Warhol Versace pop art printed dress. I believe her face was printed on the dress and shoes. Porsha also wore signature custom jewelry by Emmanuel Constantinos Tsakiris of House of Emmanuele couture jewelry. Just fabulous.

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

What The F*cK Hell Been Goin On

   

Hey y’all, how are you doing? Know it’s been a while. What the f*ck hell been going on you say? Everything. I’ve been keeping it low key this summer. A few trips to the beach with my boo, dog park with my Vivi and throwing down in the kitchen. Still running from a domestic violence offender I saw a a few times in 2011. Chile. There’s a lot of R. Kelly’s out there, the police turn often turn a blind eye and expect women and children to fend for themselves until there’s some kind of public outcry. 

Other than that, I’ve been wearing jean shorts because it is extremely hot in Florida. Also, copped this ALC Simone Studded Leather handbag which is actually on sale. Paired it with this denim Good American dress that has proved to be a really good buy. This past weekend I went out to a new club downtown and wore this cute JLorraine Designs polka dot jumpsuit. It was so comfortable and cute. I also pulled out my Sammy B. butterfly crop top and recently wore this cute see-through Fashion Nova bodysuit for my birthday this past April. It was cute for the occasion. Shout out to Elisabetta’s Ristorante downtown, their pasta and food is delicious. Peep more photos below. What have y’all been wearing in this heat?
 

Favorite “Fashion is Art” Met Gala 2026 Looks

Hey y’alll, how are you doing? Did you watch some of the Met Gala looks featured on the carpet last night? The gala’s co-chairs—Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour—were joined by a host committee that included Zoë Kravitz, Doja Cat, and Sabrina Carpenter. Jeff Bezos and his wife sponsored the event as well to much controversy. Either way, according to the museum CEO Max Hollein, the Met Gala broke its fundraising ceiling with a whopping $42 million. ‘Fashion is Art’ has been a trend for some time now and, as a visual artist, I just loved some of the looks.

Eileen Gu wore a bubble dress by Iris Van Herpen that took 2550 hours to make. The dress actually also blew real bubbles as a nod to the ever-evolving fashion technology scene. Sabrina Carpenter wore a Dior slit tulle dress accented by rhinestone film strips inspired by the 1954 film Sabrina. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter wore a skeleton dress by Olivier Rousteing, the former head of Balmain. I’ll just say this- women’s bodies should never be considered some kind of plaything. Women of African descent are often still seen as the “Jezebel,” even in the face of domestic violence offenders and rapists. 

Anyway, check out some other notable looks from Demi Lovato, Emma Chamberlain, a beautiful AI image proposed for Lady Gaga and another from Toyin Lawani below. Toast to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute!

 

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

FATHER (feat. Travis Scott) by Kanye West

           

How are y’all doing? There’s a lot of crazy stuff going on in the world. Why are we at war in Iran when folks can’t afford their grocery or gas bill in local United States cities? There’s nothing wrong with international diplomacy and even self-defense. But, if we are going to spend a lot of money, especially taxpayer money, shouldn’t we start with the problems that we have at home?

Anyway, this new song Father and video from Kanye West definitely reflects some of the chaos in the world today. And some of the craziness that I’ve gone through. Have you seen the video? 

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

These Fall 2026 Prada Shoes at Milan Fashion Week

Hey y’all, how are you doing? Well, yep, it’s Fashion Month. Where we check out the latest styles for the upcoming Fall. What have been some of your favorite shows? I’ve owned one pair of black Mary Jane Prada shoes from one of my beloved shops Bergdorf Goodman and they have lastest me over a decade. Even though it might be a bit pricier, buying designer items are sometimes really worth it. 

Anyway, I really loved the delicate balance of floral details, ribbons and fur in the recent Fall 2026 Milan Fashion Week Prada runway show. The blossomy print on some of the socks and skirts reminded me of my “Bougainvilleas on a Sunday” painting. Flowers can really soften a Fall wardrobe. As I bootstrap for my blog and M2, make sure you check out some of my “Bougainvilleas on a Sunday” merchandise.

What do you think of these Prada shoes and designs for the upcoming Fall?

Photo Credit: Photo: Umberto Fratini / Gorunway.com

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles