“For me, fashion can convey a feeling of renewal, but also of joy,” the British daily Guardian quoted designer Giorgio Armani as saying, summing up the impressions of Milan Fashion Week. “We can neither change the world nor solve the world’s problems, but we can give people a moment of lightness, the feeling of being different, new and even more beautiful. These are small joys, but sometimes small things can make a big difference.”
Animal magic
Regardless of catwalk trends in other fashion capitals, animal prints are a perennial favorite in Italy. This season the focus was on the aesthetics of the “Mob Wife”the leopard print.
Blumarine
For his Blumarine debut, designer Walter Chiapponi presented a leopard-print coat over a dark red sparkly top and rose-print mini briefs. A white bow necklace and rose print satin flats completed the look.
Diesel
At Diesel, designer Glenn Martens showed a leopard print fur jacket with sheer rose print panels over a sheer animal and rose print top and brown patent boots.
Dolce & Gabbana
At Dolce & Gabbana, a model wore a floor-length coat with a belted sash in a colorful leopard print
Marni
At Marni, designer Francesco Risso presented a turtleneck tunic with a leopard print, paired with cuffs and boots in a contrasting color.
No.21
Designer Alessandro Dell’Acqua sent a model down the runway at No.21 in a long-sleeved leopard print mock turtleneck bodysuit with a brown checked wool miniskirt with slit and bow detailing and red slingbacks.
The Silk Road
Transparent fabrics and underwear as outerwear have been trending in all major cities for several seasons. Slip dresses, bralettes and a variety of other undergarments were made in satin, lace, silk and other luxurious fabrics.
Daniel DelCore
Daniel Del Core presents a nude bralette under nude sheer briefs with cold shoulders and ruffles.
Gucci
Sabato De Sarno debuted a navy lace bra and boyish cut shorts under sheer navy mid-length briefs with lace panels for Gucci.
Roberto Cavalli
Designer Fausto Puglisi chose black lace-trimmed Devore briefs with asymmetrical straps at Roberto Cavalli. Accessories included a large double crystal pendant necklace, a black patent mini handbag and knee-high boots.
Vivetta
Vivetta sported a pale blue bustier and matching quilted shorts under a matching lace peignoir with black velvet bows. Navy velvet slingbacks and a leather hobo completed the look.
Ermanno Scervino
At Ermanno Scervino, a model wore a bodysuit with a brown crocodile-embossed leather corset, boyshorts and a sheer pleated skirt. Accessories included a long wool scarf, sheer opera-length gloves and suede platform boots.
Wrap up warmly
On the Milan catwalks, Cocoon models of outerwear, scarves and shawls made of cashmere wool were mainly seen.
Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta designer Matthieu Blazy modeled a light blue asymmetrical turtleneck shawl over a blouson top and skirt that matched the sheer cream and black layers underneath. Accessories included an Intrecciato clutch and brown mules.
Ferragamo
At Ferragamo, designer Maximilian Davis paired a wide-belted brown wool cape over a burgundy dress with an oxblood clutch and strappy sandals.
Martino Midali
At Martino Midali, a model wore a cream hooded knit top under a matching wool coat, along with a matching wrap skirt and ankle boots.
‘In The Round’
Another strong trend this season is clothing with a rounded shoulder shape.
Genny
Genny designer Sara Cavazza Facchini presented a blouson jacket with rounded shoulders and a scarf at the neck, as well as culottes in gray textured wool.
Maryling
Designer Angelo Katsapis showed a rounded-shoulder coat in a large black and white houndstooth check, bright orange long gloves and tan and red two-tone loafers for Maryling.
Jil Sander
The designer duo Luke and Lucie Meier designed a light green long-sleeved wool tunic and extra-long trousers with seam details for Jil Sander. Accessories included a silver mirrored cap, brown leather bag and long-haired gray shoes.
This translated article previously appeared on FashionUnited.uk