Milan Fashion Week for the FW23 season took place from February 21st to 27th. Strong trends emerged during the week including tartan and plaid, tuxedo looks, fur and faux fur, and sheer bodycon looks.
Small-minded
The use of tartan and checked fabrics has already been a focus in recent seasons. The FW23 season in Milan is no exception.
Daniela Gregis #51
The designer showed off a backless dress and long coat with red and black plaids. A black wool hat, crochet bag and ballet flats completed the look.
Etro #3
Marco De Vincenzo sported an oversized multicolored tartan scarf over a purple dress with brown wool fringes and thigh-high blue platform boots.
Antonio Marras #68
The designer accessorized a black tuxedo jacket with a Stewart tartan patch scarf. She was shown layered over a long skirt that consisted of plaid stripes and black sequins. Tartan platforms with ankle straps completed the look.
Tuxedo hot
Yves Saint Laurent coined the term “Le Smoking” to describe tuxedo looks. Milanese designers showed a variety of very differently styled tuxedo looks.
Elisabetta Franchi #6
A black double breasted tuxedo jacket over a sequin mini skirt, lace stockings, platforms and a minaudiere clutch.
Ermanno Scervino #47
The designer featured a black, double-breasted, long velvet coat with satin lapels and a narrow waist. Pointed black pumps completed the look.
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini #4
A black sheath dress with a concealed button placket was shown over a white chiffon blouse with a ruffled collar. Accessories included shiny croc thigh high boots and a rose on a bracelet.
A little fluff
Faux fur has almost completely replaced real fur in the world of fashion. It can be crafted from various resources, including vegetable raw materials. Milanese designers showed a variety of coats from different types of fur and faux fur. They came in many colors, often red.
Bally #7
Rhuigi Villaseñor showed off a short red coat with medium-length fur. The waist was held together with a logo belt. Accessories included a silk scarf and high heeled red patent leather shoes.
Alberta Ferretti #25
The experienced designer showed a long red fur coat with wide lapels over a red satin blouse with a bow and black leather pants.
MSGM #39
Massimo Giorgetti ended his show in a dramatic looking long red fur coat with wide lapels and matching hat. Silver loafers completed the look.
Bodycon looks with lots of stretch
Several designers featured sheer bodycon dresses in sheer and semi-sheer layers.
Ferragamo #49
Maximilian Davis showed off a bright yellow dress made of semi-sheer fabric with an asymmetric neckline and drawstrings along the skirt.
Missoni #40
A lime green see-through turtleneck dress with cut-out waists and drawstrings to gather was worn over a gray and black printed bodysuit with matching stockings by Filippo Grazioli.
Gucci #48
Gucci presented a nude see-through dress with a green second layer and an asymmetric neckline. Accessories included a gold and silver mesh bag, assorted earrings, purple fishnet tights, black mules and wrap-around glasses.