Valentino, Ferrari, Alessi, Ferragamo – Italy is synonymous with a culture of design. So much so that Prada, one of the most iconic Italian labels, recently took some flack from the blogs for veering from tradition to manufacture several limited edition handbags in India. For spring, we’re pulling in a bit of that Italian design sensibility with the Almas Hi Rise Zip Skinny in Acid Red. The Almas is a skinny cut denim that shows off the legs down below, but comes together up top in a slightly higher rise, perfectly suited to the modern woman (as Refinery 29 asks, who is still buying low rise denim?). But the most exciting part of this style is the Acid Red wash, featuring a beautiful Italian “crackle coating” treatment, which draws upon the colored denim trend and updates it with a bit of extra texture – just the thing to brighten up your mood once winter’s over. And don’t worry, if red’s not quite your thing, the Almas will also come in a black crackle coating called “Night”, an easy, worn-in blue wash called “Ceremonial”, a grey wash called “Rain”, and a clean white wash called “Snowfall”.

We’ve seem some awfully cool looking ladies sporting colored fedoras recently. If you want to protect your face from the sun and also add some color to your look at the same time, this is a great option.  Even thought the fedora was originally a women’s hat in the early 1900’s, it quickly became idenitifed with men’s fashion. Today it is a great way to try out the masculine trend without wearing boyfriend jeans or a garment that doesn’t show off your figure. Traditionally, fedoras are made of felt, which is a heavier weight designed for cooler months, so you may want to sub a straw version until fall comes around. Look for a great fedora in your local vintage store or hat shop. Also check out these runway looks from Australia’s Bec & Bridge.