How much change is too much change? It is a question that hung over Milan Men’s Fashion Week. At the end of a mere three day calendar, with once milan-loyal heavy-weight brands missing, the cities offerings not only felt sparse but subdued. Much of the turbulence is not Milan’s fault, per se. The past year has brought relentless transformation...
Jun 25, 2025
Milan Men’s Fashion Week spring/summer 2026, which took place from June 20 to 24, was “less about trends and more about lifestyle,” according to Simon Longland, fashion buying director at Harrods. “With several key players absent from the official schedule, this edition of Milan Men’s Fashion Week relied heavily on presentations,” said Longland...
Hamburg-based Montblanc, known for its craftsmanship across pens, watches, and leather goods, debuted its first-ever fashion capsule during Milan Men’s Fashion Week. The leather fashion collection was unveiled at Montblanc’s first-ever fashion presentation in Milan, alongside the brand’s second campaign with American filmmaker Wes Anderson,...
In Milan, gentlemen opted for large-scale patterns, but otherwise kept things classic and understated. The street-style looks for spring/summer 2026 are more pared-back and less dominated by loud streetwear. The SS26 trends from the street are outlined here. It-piece: Striped shirt This direction was evident in the simple horizontally striped...
Jun 24, 2025
Prada has joined forces with luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa in a move that reflects a new approach to global digital distribution—one that prioritises selectivity, brand integrity, and customer experience over traditional wholesale reach. The partnership will make Prada’s women’s, men’s, and lifestyle collections available to Mytheresa’s...
Apr 23, 2025
Milan Fashion Week (MFW) autumn/winter 2025 collections were more cautious than bold, according to Simon Longland, buying director – fashion at Harrods, following the “refined impact” from designers at London Fashion Week. “The mood of Milan Fashion Week felt like a direct continuation of the menswear AW25 collections presented in January,” said...
Mar 5, 2025
The saying “the show must go on” originated in the 19th-century circus industry, but it could just as easily apply to fashion, where even the absence of what was once an integral part of any brand – its creative director – no longer seems to be a fatal disruption. At least in theory. Design teams are often tasked with bridging the gap between...
Flower Mountain chose Milan Fashion Week to debut its foray into apparel with a collection of sweatshirts and t-shirts. The brand is part of the Falc Group, based in Civitanova Marche, Italy, which also owns the Naturino, Falcotto, and Voile Blanche brands, among others. The Flower Mountain Capsule Collection Consists of Approximately 25 Pieces...
Mar 4, 2025
Georgian-London based designer David Koma made his Milan Fashion Week debut as creative director of Blumarine. His AW25 collection is characterised by "dark romance." A recurring motif throughout the collection was the thistle, a symbol of protection and vulnerability, incorporated through crystal appliqués and silver detailing. Blumarine,...
Feb 28, 2025
Milan Fashion Week continued on Thursday against a backdrop of reshuffling in the creative direction of prestigious fashion houses. Among them, Fendi, which captivated audiences with an anniversary show paying tribute to its roots, and Gucci, which is still in the midst of a crisis. And the shake-ups in the fashion world continue: On Wednesday,...
As Milan Fashion Week officially commences tomorrow, February 25th, with 56 physical and six digital runway shows, 65 presentations, and 23 events, the figures from the National Chamber of Italian Fashion's Fashion Economic Trends report offer a snapshot of the sector and insights into what the coming months may hold. Whispers of a potential...
Feb 24, 2025
Milan Fashion Week’s Autumn/Winter 2025-26 womenswear schedule, released in draft form by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, signals a season of transition and milestone moments. Running from February 25 to March 3, the lineup includes 54 physical shows and five digital presentations. Gucci will open proceedings with its first co-ed show,...
Jan 29, 2025