By Sara Fabek Zovko
Moschino SS25 (courtesy of Moschino)
Milan fashion week brought us staple pieces and impeccable craftsmanship.
The second fashion month of the year is swiftly moving forward, following New York and London, the curtain falls on milan Fashion Week. As eyes begin to turn toward Paris we've put together some our favourite moments from the past week in Milan.
Debut Season
Led into a new era by new creative director Adrian Appiolaza, Moschino delved back into its roots of wearable, chic and fun pieces. Several iconic motifs could be spotted as the collection made its way down the runway, ranging from classic peace signs to cheerful smiley faces, bringing Moschino back to the forefront of highly wearable brands for womenswear.
Another fresh collection was presented by Matteo Taburini, who made his debut at Tod’s with a collection that paid homage to Italian, and specifically Milanese street style and fashion. The runway models donned sleek trench coats, classic leather jackets and oversized shirts, epitomising Italian chic.
Max Mara’s Origami Folds
Max Mara’s impeccable tailoring takes the runway. (credit: Luca Bruno/AP)
Max Mara’s Ian Griffith took inspiration from the Japanese art of origami, incorporating the precise folds of the practice and playing with symmetry. Using darts as a key feature, the collection presented monochrome class and exquisite craftsmanship through asymmetrical dresses and skirts that represented a play on volume.
Back To Basics
Several of Milan’s staple brands also took a step back to basics this fashion week season. Bottega Veneta’s Matthieu Blazy's collection was a playful exploration of oversized silhouettes, reminiscent of children wearing their parents' clothes. Longline waistcoats, billowing jackets, and exaggerated shoulders created a slouchy, almost childlike aesthetic. The vibrant colour palette and a playful matchstick sweater vest further enhanced the whimsical vibe. A fundamentally wearable collection, each piece included playful childlike details throughout.
Emporio Armani similarly presented a collection filled with stylish basics, weaving masculine elements into its womenswear collection. Not straying far from its roots, Armani stayed on brand by using ties as playful accessories, rather than using them as an anchor for the gender-neutral feel of the collection. The loosely designed outerwear and selection of unconstricted trousers made for a collection of high-end everyday items sure to grace the streets soon.
Bottega SS25 (courtesy of Bottega)
Gucci’s Sabato de Sarno had a novel take on everyday street fashion, pushing forward the idea of statement outerwear. Playing with colour schemes and presenting a partly muted, partly bright and eye catching collection, de Sarno presented this season with exquisite examples of elegant, versatile statement pieces that he dubbed, “casual grandeur” on the runway.
Versace - while staying true to its love of iconic prints, also stripped back their usual glamour, presenting an understated personification of a the perfect mix and match collection in womenswear and menswear alike. Knitwear took centre stage, creating a collection of pieces perfect for the upcoming cooler seasons.
Prada Time Travels
Prada SS25 (courtesy of Prada)
Prada’s collection presented a view of the brand’s past with a futuristic touch exhibited through sci-fiesque headpieces and accessories seen throughout the collection. A commentary on the overwhelming control exhibited by algorithms, the individuality of each look underlined the various characters Prada and Simons chose to display. Playing with materials, cutouts and silhouettes, the collection created the superhero effect the co-creative directors hoped to bring forth.
From basics to sci-fi takes on an iconic brand, Milan Fashion Week wraps up with many unforgettable moments, featuring standout pieces that are sure to create a baseline for upcoming trends in the fashion world.
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