THEn times of pandemic, when leisurewear dominates trends and street style outfits are struggling to take off, there are those who have never lost sight of their style. This is the case of the Milanese doc, born and raised in the shadow of the Madonnina: a rare species, but which is anything but endangered.
The Milanese, protagonist in bookstores and on Instagram
The recent success of books such as The Milanese from Michela Proietti (of Perugian origins), now in its second edition and complete with Agenda dedicated – because you know, the women who live in the center are the most organized in Italy. But also social projects that go beyond what is sown: just think of Milanese in Milanthe Instagram account that “spots” the outfits of citizens for a walk in Parco Sempione or around the place to be of the city, from Marquises to Cucchi to Giacomo. And he places them, without ever showing their faces: because it is known, anonymity is an intrinsic characteristic of the charm of the Milanese.
“Classy, trendy, highly recognizable”. The style of every perfect Milanese, according to the team of what is now a digital media, born in a bar in Brera in October 2020 with the desire to “democratize the fashion world” tell iODonna. As? “Celebrating the normality of passers-by who contribute every day to keeping Milan’s reputation as the capital of fashion high”. Especially in times of intermittent lockwon, when prisoners in Area C, dreaming Courma (Courmayeur) e Santa (Santa Margherita Ligure), only the so-called “sciure“.
What are the Milanese must-haves in 2022?
First of all, a good dose of nonchalance. Necessary to wear the maxi cardigan in multicolor jacquard wool (strictly signed Alanui) with suede leggings and sneakers with the star of Golden Goose. Oh yes, because she too, who is one Superstarhad to change her way of dressing in the Covid era, and change the shoe rack full of Friulian in all colors.
The Friulian, the must-have shoes of the Milanese (ViBi Venezia).
It may be for this reason that among the most popular pieces on Milanesi’s profile in Milan parade the Sebago loafers they Bottega Veneta amphibians. But also the Birkenstock template Boston and the Suicoke, the slippers that no one “knows”. The must-have piece of Milanese style according to the account team? ll tailored blazer (signed Blazé Milan, we add). To be worn strictly with the white jeans the ankle, which only the Milanese know how to combine, avoiding the ice cream effect, and the inevitable “cashmirino” (of Brunello Cucinelli or Loro Pianaof course), perfect in all seasons.
The Alanui jacquard wool cardigan, one of the Milanese’s favorite pieces.
The bag park (and other accessories)
The accessories? For the Milanese, they are an integral part of the outfit. No one knows a thousand ways to wear the more than her foulard (clearly, signed Hermès), other than balaclava. To hide the not quite perfect fold – according to his point of view – the hat by Borsalino; to mask dark circles from overwork, total black sunglasses. On the finger, the ring received as a gift at the age of 18, the Naked from PomellatoA jewelry Maison that coincidentally was born in Milan in 1967.
And finally, the park bagsthe largest in Italy, which ranges from low profile apparently goodies, such as Marni Trunk always present in the windows of the most popular multi-brand stores in Milan, such as Biffi in Corso Genovaat the Chanel – no, not the one they all have. There Book Tote from Diorto go to the yoga class at the Indro Montanelli Gardens. And to go shopping at Esselunga?
What questions, the +1 that you do not expect: the mythical yellow bag reusable of the supermarket chain, flaunted in the outfit with pride by every self-respecting Milanese. 98 cents of pure style.
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