Diesel Black Gold - FW 2012/2013 Milan

Diesel Black Gold is the "couture" collection of the phenomenally successful Diesel jeans and business developed by savvy entrepreneur Renzo Rosso, and a admirable way of moving the label up-market while keeping close to its roots. Its well tailored without being exacting, emphasizing its democratic air and style.
Yet while its feels some distance from the fashion houses of Milanese designers, Black Gold works as a fashion collection both by being approachable and by being cutting edge. Indeed the stand-out look in the whole show was a smart, bravura jacket made in three vertical layers of contrasting materials - sleek nylon at the shoulders, a band of mohair across the chest, all anchored by a super fine wool torso.
It was worthy of any high-end label's runway, but rocked too.