Milan Fashion Week is the height of ready-to-wear, as the likes of Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Versace show in a fashion-packed week of glamour, luxury, and indulgence. This year was no different, as everything that sparkled may not have been gold, but it was probably just as expensive. Let’s take a look through the runways of Milan, and unpack the biggest trends.
Animal Print
Milan went wild this season, with much more than your average cheetah print. Although cheetahs were represented well with a stunning cheetah print coat that Simonetta Ravizza detailed beautifully with a pink fur trim, and a patchwork cape from Giamba that might sell out faster than a cheetah can run. Leopard printed was also spotted on the runway, in the form of a beautiful maxi skirt and sweater by Max Mara. Missoni went for tiger stripes with a cozy pea coat, while Dolce & Gabbana mixed it up with zebra stripes plastered on a coat, paired with zebra leggings and a zebra dress.
Dolce & Gabbana | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Giamba | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Max Mara | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Missoni | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Simonetta Ravizza | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Show your wild side with these fabrics:
Beige Cheetah Printed Silk Chiffon
Black and White Zebra Striped Silk Charmeuse
Brocade
Brocade was a staple of MFW, fashioned into everything from exquisite suits to simple blouses. Albino Teodoro showed off a simple blouse with big sleeves and a pair of matching pants, while Antonio Berardi shows a simple suit. Luisa Beccaria’s three-piece brocade suit is a stunning display of what brocade can do, while Daks three-piece brocade suit is a louder version of Luisa Beccaria’s. Dolce & Gabbana added a romantic edge to the brocade suit, utilizing pink and white and pairing it with a stunning golden briefcase.
Albino Teodoro | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Antonio Berardi | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Daks | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Dolce & Gabbana | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Luisa Beccaria | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Bring it with these brocades:
Red and Black 3D Floral Brocade
Candy Pink Ogee Patterned Brocade
Plastic & Vinyl
Plastic and vinyl were shaped into a variety of garments this season. Arthur Arbesser created a show-stopping metallic green raincoat, while Fay fashioned a beautiful blue trench coat. Fausto Puglisi splices a vinyl snakeskin with a subtle blue that looks stunning on Winnie Harlow, and Versace used a bit of plastic to make a stunning wrap dress belted with a big gold buckle. Dondup’s copper dress pairs shockingly well with a heavy sweater and jacket, bringing the plastic trend into a more casual setting.
Arthur Arbesser | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Dondup | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Fausto Puglisi | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Fay | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Versace | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Manipulate these malleable mediums:
Metallic Silver Crackled Vinyl
Gold Glossy Stretch Imitation Latex
Sequins
Milan shined this season, with sequins so aggressive they could be seen from space. Attico’s sequined jumper features a flounce, while Moschino’s floor-length sequined gown features another dress! Both No. 21 and Gucci created beautiful sequined jackets, while Dolce & Gabbana took the athleisure plunge with a sequined tracksuit!
Attico | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Dolce & Gabbana | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Gucci | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Moschino | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
No. 21 | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Show off with these sequins:
Black Jersey Knit with All-Over Circle Sequins
Blush Baby Sequins on Mesh
Sheer Overlay
Sheer fabrics were a clear hit this season at Milan. Blumarine created a beautiful blue dress out of sheer fabrics, with a sheer pencil skirt layered under it. Dolce & Gabbana’s lace dress was worn over a high-waisted lingerie set, while Emilio Pucci’s sheer skirt and button up blouse were thrown over a one-piece. Both Luisa Beccaria and Philosophy di Lorenzo opted for lacy garments, layering lace over itself to create a faux opaque layer.
Blumarine | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Dolce & Gabbana | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Emilio Pucci | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Luisa Beccaria | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini | Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear
See your projects through with these fabrics:
Ecru Floral Cotton Guipure Lace
Creole Pink Crinkled Silk Chiffon
What was your favorite look from Milan Fashion Week? I can’t get enough of Gucci, but that Dolce & Gabbana line!
2 comments
Molly, thank you so very much for this article. I studied every picture. So much creativity out there. Inspires me to sew. I especially love it when fabrics are shown (thanks Mood) as it helps me to find them. Otherwise I get a little overwhelmed wondering how to put something like it together.
LOVE to be kept informed on the trends.
I’m glad you can find inspiration from these articles! That’s my favorite part about writing them, I feel so inspired and creative afterwards, it really helps me sew!