Milan Men’s Fashion Week kicked off the Fall/Winter 2022 season’s fashion weeks. The Italian fashion capital welcomed some new faces to its hybrid show calendar, including hot labels JW Anderson, 44 Label Group and 1017 Alyx 9SM.
JW Anderson and Alyx were still part of the Paris men’s fashion week last season and 44 Label Group, the label of the German DJ Kobosil, showed at a fashion week for the first time ever. Reason enough to take a closer look at Fashion Week. FashionUnited has summarized the hottest trends and looks.
The labels and designers are opting for cozy outerwear such as fleece sweaters and hats with ear warmers for the coming winter. These wrap the wearers and give them a sense of security and protection despite the ongoing pandemic. However, it doesn’t seem to be about hiding inside anymore, but about going out into the cold, rediscovering the world and having an adventure.
High closed
Turtleneck and high collar pieces have many benefits, especially for winter. They look more elegant than a simple long-sleeved shirt and can also offer comfort and warmth if the right choice of material is made. In addition, the collar, which ends under the chin, creates a feeling of protection and security.
In Milan, Zegna, Prada and Tod’s, among others, have opted for this all-rounder. Zegna offered a wide range of different sizes and colors of turtlenecks. Classic, tight-fitting collars as well as voluminous pieces that envelop the wearer like a scarf could be seen. Brunello Cucinelli opted for thick knitted turtlenecks reminiscent of fisherman’s clothing. The Italian men’s fashion label shows the classic variant in combination with jackets. Prada’s chunky knit oversized sweaters are also reminiscent of rough seas. Alternatively, the fashion house also offers tight-fitting, sporty versions of the turtleneck shirt. In addition to such pieces, Tod’s also uses high-necked collars with zips. Other brands that have brought this trend to the catwalk are Missoni, Brioni and Dolce & Gabbana.
waist belt
Belts at the waist are a useful tool for playing with and changing the silhouette. Prada used these on their broad-shouldered coats to further accentuate a V-shape. Han Kjøbenhavn also used a belt over a knee-length leather coat to change the shape of the rather static fabric. David Catalán used a belt on a dark denim jacket with silver heels and at Vìen two black leather belts were styled over a dark blue suit.
Knitwear with motifs
If a simple knit sweater is a bit too simple for you, you might find the versions with motifs more fun. There are playful versions with animals like JW Anderson, but also dark versions like 44 Labels Group, which rely on symbols reminiscent of warning signs for radioactivity. Meanwhile, Etro showed elements from the plant and animal world, some of which are reminiscent of Christmas sweaters. K-Way puts everything on one card and brings individual checks to the knitted products.
New coat of paint for jeans
Denim also gets a new coat of paint in winter. Bling bling king Philipp Plein sends a denim two-piece suit consisting of a jacket and trousers onto the catwalk, which is decorated with large sharks. But that’s not all, of course, the two-tone sharks are rimmed with diamonds and feature a brand logo print. Dhruv Kapoor also presented a denim two-piece suit in a dark shade of blue, featuring pixelated yellow flowers contrasting with orange stitching. 44 Labels Group also used the aforementioned logo for light, wide denim shorts and decorated the knees of trousers with an abstract drawing in another look.
## Snuggle up in the cold Especially on cold, dark days, it’s hard to get out of the warm bed. The fluffy sweaters and jackets, which let you continue dreaming outside, provide a remedy.
Fendi showed off a creamy white aviator jacket with brown accents that is chic and cozy at the same time. Dolce & Gabbana sent several looks of this kind onto the runway, including an oversized two-piece suit in brown and black that is reminiscent of a teddy bear. In keeping with the theme, Magliano set up a double bed as a backdrop against which the models presented the looks, including a mix of college jacket and buttoned cardigan in a mossy green. Prada, on the other hand, brought a kind of fur to the outside of coats and used it as fluffy trimmings on the sleeves and bottom of the jacket. The US outerwear brand Spyder introduced several thick, fluffy jackets, some of which are reminiscent of characters from Sesame Street. Including a red hooded jacket that looks like Elmo’s fur, followed by a blue zip-up jacket that cries for cookies. MSGM also brought some color into play and showed a colorful hooded fleece jacket reminiscent of the outerwear of the 90s.
A set of hot ears
If you are still not warm, the right hat will give you the right booster. Hats with ear flaps were also on display in Milan, including aviator hats with lining.
Zegna showed a gray version of this aviator hat and Magliano showed a white one with a leopard print inside. Fendi presented a cap that was reminiscent of the cylindrical fez hat (also called a tarboosh). However, the piece by the Italian fashion house relies on small ear flaps, leather and two straps that hang down the sides. Dsquared2 meanwhile showed several bobble hats with ear flaps that are complemented with bobble cords.
