Day 1: La Dolce Vita, The Fashionista Way
10:00 AM – Coffee at Marchesi 1824 Start your Milanese adventure with a cappuccino and a pastry at Marchesi 1824 — an iconic patisserie dripping in marble, mirrors, and Milanese magic.

11:00 AM – Brera District Stroll Wander through the cobbled streets of Brera, known for its boho-chic vibe and indie galleries. Pop into concept stores like 10 Corso Como for a dose of curated fashion.

1:00 PM – Lunch at Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone A garden oasis tucked behind designer boutiques. Try the burrata and truffle pasta while people-watching fashion execs and stylists.

3:00 PM – Golden Triangle Shopping Spree Welcome to heaven: Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, and Via Sant’Andrea. Hit Gucci, Prada, and Valentino for serious retail therapy.

6:00 PM – Aperitivo at Bar Luce Designed by Wes Anderson, this bar inside Fondazione Prada is pure cinematic magic. Sip a Negroni and pretend you’re in a movie.

8:00 PM – Dinner at Giacomo Bistrot An Art Deco dream with fashion crowd appeal. End your day with Milanese classics in an ultra-stylish setting.

Day 2: Culture, Couture & Cocktails
9:00 AM – Breakfast at Panificio Pattini A low-key bakery that locals swear by. Order a fresh cornetto and espresso to go.

10:00 AM – Fondazione Prada or Armani/Silos Pick your flavor: avant-garde art or a deep dive into Giorgio Armani’s design legacy. Both are immersive, iconic, and oh-so-Instagrammable.

1:00 PM – Lunch at L’Alchimia An elegant lunch spot where every plate is a work of art. Bonus: It’s not overrun with tourists.

2:30 PM – Hidden Gems Tour Check out the secret courtyards of Milan or visit Villa Necchi Campiglio (as seen in “I Am Love”) for a taste of old-world glam.

5:00 PM – Espresso & Editorial Time Back to your boutique hotel or a chic café like Pavè to journal, post, or plan your next shoot. Milan inspires.
8:00 PM – Fashion Night Out Wrap up your 48 hours with cocktails at Ceresio 7, a rooftop bar that overlooks the Milan skyline. It’s where fashion editors and models unwind after a long day of being fabulous.

Style Inspiration while in Milan

Final Tips:
• Best time to visit? February and September for Fashion Week, but spring is equally chic.
• Pack smart: Think statement sunnies, comfy-yet-glam shoes, and a killer blazer.
• Always say yes to an Aperol Spritz.

£ 285

6 Monlcer 1017 ALYX 9SM Black Wrap Around Sunglasses

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£ 675

Balenciaga Tractor Derby shoes

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£ 265

& Other Stories Long Fitted Padded Shoulder Leather Blazer

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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Single button blazer

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VALENTINO BAGS Amaranth Handbag Synthetic Black

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Milan isn’t just a destination. It’s a mood, a moment, and for 48 hours, your own personal runway.

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Athleisure as a term has been floating around for a while, but what does it mean? With the importance of wellness and health more emphasised than ever, in 2024 we’ve seen the emergence of art with functionality from designers’ ambitious collaborations with sportswear powerhouses. Designers CDG, Jacquemus, The Attico, and AVAVAV are showing us how we can let the outside reflect our inner health guru while keeping a showstopping edge.

This sporty 2024 highlight shows a key shift in design. Expressing style at the gym, running errands, and walking the dog is just as important as it is when strutting through Paris, and people are more inclined to invest in designer pieces they can integrate easily into their daily lives. So where did the trend start?

£ £295

CDG Salomon Phantasm Platform White

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CDG X Salomon
Back in February, Japanese fashion brand Comme des Garçons (CDG) teamed up with terrain sports expert Salomon to present the SR811 Platforms as seen on their Fall/Winter 24 runway. Featuring an exaggerated platform, tonal metal eyelets and an elastic collar, these trainers elevate the shoe game and ensure you turn your head on dog walks and catwalks alike.

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Nike x Jacquemus Swoosh T-Shirt

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Nike x Jacquemus Women’s Trousers

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Jacquemus x Nike
A seemingly unlikely alliance between a luxury brand and sportswear giant expertly combines Simon Porte Jacquemus’ chic, Parisian style with Nike’s vintage sportswear pieces in a collection that highlights versatility and style.

The collection, which debuted in Spring of 2024, is inspired by the belief that sport isn’t simply about performance, it is also an expansion of style and self. The Spring 2024 Nike x Jacquemus Collection features women’s and unisex apparel, a new J Force 1 and a first-ever accessory, the Le Swoosh bag, the first time Nike’s iconic Swoosh has been imagined into a handbag, and Nike athlete, style icon and 2024 Olympic hopeful Sha’Carri Richardson, led the campaign.

While these previous collaborations played a key role in pioneering this duality of style,’ the current SS25 shows that this art form has solidified.

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The Attico Melange grey sweatshirt

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The Attico high-waisted trousers

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ATTICO Berta Sunglasses

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The Attico X Nike
Debuted at Milan Fashion Week for SS25, The Attico teamed up with Nike to give a sporty edge to their collection. Focusing more on athleisure rather than sports gear, the looks encompassed a laid-back, effortless vibe to complement their show. The label’s SS25 runway was graced with a signature pop of Nike apparel and trainers, juxtaposing a sporty aesthetic with sexy-chic edge.
Nike sports bras and bodysuits in faded colours were paired with sheer skirts and oversized jackets for a trendy “no pants” vibe while an alternative look saw sexy, underwear-style bottoms paired with baggy tracksuit trousers.

£ £70

Adidas Adicolor Classics Loose Firebird Track Top

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Adidas Badge Of Sport 3 Stripes Wide Joggers

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Adidas Luxe Sports Bra

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AVAVAV X Adidas
In perhaps the most on-the-nose collaboration, AVAVAV recruited Adidas to work alongside them in their recent Milan Fashion Week SS25 runway. Their catwalk, or should we say track lane, saw the seamless amalgamation of the practical and impractical to produce a complex collection of sportswear and athleisure that anyone can make their own.
Notable pieces included deconstructed tracksuits, figure-hugging slip dresses, and Adidas’ signature tri-stripe motif. According to AVAVAV designer, Karlsson, sportswear giant Adidas instructed “Do whatever you want, but don’t f*** with

the stripes.” And Karlsson certainly did not, letting the iconic tri-stripe design speak for itself in her pieces. Elsewhere, models were bundled in bloodstained bandages in a comment on the dark sides of both art forms: sport and fashion.

While AVAVAV and The Attico may not have set any PBs or won any medals at Milan Fashion Week, the brands have certainly made history in these ambitious collabs, balancing chic style and functional sportswear in a feat of fashion innovation.

Words By Isobel O’Connor

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Antonio Marras

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Antonio Marras invited us to his fairy tale, as the show began with a theatrical performance of an Italian romantic story, starring Filippo Timi and Anna Della Rosa, who wore impressive, patterned garments themselves. With an ivy-covered bower as the central scenery prop, the show included sensual, mesh, flowery dresses and breathtaking, theatrical, fuzzy jackets, mantles, and accessories. The governing idea behind many full-length dresses and mantles was to combine heavily patterned fabrics to create an original, mesmerising whole. 

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Marco Rambaldi

Flowery patterns on mesh dresses, varied combinations of textures, and playing with forms and fabrics were also the main ideas of Marco Rambaldi’s new collection “Memento Amori FW24.” Have a look at this playful pistachio dress with bikini-shaped ornaments, a set composed of a mesh top, vegan leather pencil skirt, and velvet patterned jacket, or a half-transparent, turquoise, crochet dress with a silver, silk tie, long black socks, and a comfy zip hoodie. In this mixture of wool, leather, mesh, and velvet, Rambaldi maintained a romantic vibe of his comfy, yet elegant and sensual looks. 

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Sarawong

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Ethereal, magnetic, nymph-like – these words best describe the collection “Blossoms Sand,” presented in Milan by SARAWONG. From full-length flowery dresses to a vegan leather jacket paired with a sequined skirt, SARAWONG combined sensuality and elegance with a magical touch. Look at the hypnotising facial expressions and vivid makeup of the models wearing delicate ecru velvet dresses or transparent white lace skirts – not forgetting about the massive, fuzzy hats, following the trend of fluffy fabrics and oversized, almost theatrical garments that we get to see in multiple shows.

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Diesel

Diesel offered a more industrial, alien, and cosmic vibe than the other shows – but remained very sensual at the same time. There the patchwork got even more intense, and the fabrics even fluffier and heavier. The show was surely one to be remembered, with models wearing (fake) fur jackets, ripped flowery full-length dresses, patchwork jeans, and lion-like headscarves, walking with 1000 online viewers’ faces in the background. Diesel’s Creative Director, Glenn Martens, arranged this unusual show scenery, “creating a live mega-voyeur experience for everyone”. What added even more to the originality of the show was the avant-garde makeup and coloured contact lenses, creating an alien-like atmosphere. And maybe this time the show wasn’t about romantic fairy tales and nymphs, but it was still otherworldly and sensual – just a little bit edgier, and with a dose of industrial, cosmic vibes. 

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February 22nd proved that the 20th century still has much to offer to contemporary designers, inspiring them to rework the old forms. Day 2 of Milan Fashion Week brought 70s-like, oversized suits and jackets with padded shoulders, classy trenches, forever young turtlenecks and vests, all in basic colour palettes – black, white, grey, beige, and navy. However, the shows weren’t a mere tribute to the old days – the traditional forms of garments were experimented with, and bright and neon colours also found their way onto the runway. 

Calcaterra

Basing the collection “Materia” on considerably oversized, grey and brown suits and classic looks, Calcaterra experimented with the outfits, going for unconventional necklines, asymmetry, and artistic, flowery embellishments put on shoes and trenches, which gave them a fresh, avant-garde look. The traditional suits you’d normally wear to the office got a haute couture touch, thanks to the layers of silky fabrics, slit skirts and blouses. Trenches got gigantic pockets, and two-part, folded bags completed the outfits. 

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MM6 Maison Marigela

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MM6 Maison Margiela also opted for 70s-inspired sets of big trenches, smart turtlenecks and avant-garde bags (see the triangular red one!). Vests got prolonged, padded-shoulders jackets got a black, silk edging trim, paired with ripped green jeans, and the classic 70s suits looked like coming straight from a colourfest. Elegant, long black coats were turned into vests, completed by black, massive leather boots. 

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Moschino

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Moschino’s debuting creative director Adrian Appiolaza offered a deconstruction of classic, old-school office looks, with models wearing shirts made into dresses, cotton boxer shorts, and carelessly worn ties in the show “Collezione 0.” Next to smart, black coats, there were paper boat hats and lingerie-inspired skirts. Good, old baggy jeans and comfy sweaters got a fresh look thanks to maxi ruffle skirts in red and pink. 

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Tom Ford

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Tom Ford’s show, directed by Peter Hawkings, was a celebration of the 70s iconic style at its fullest, with models looking like Hollywood divas from the era, wearing beige furs, golden sequined dresses, belted trousers, and brown square sunglasses. Ford experimented with classy maxi dresses, making them purple and transparent or glittering from top to bottom. The elegant, tailored suits were presented in velvet and satin, while the reinvented all-leather looks included skinny jumpsuits and crocodile-like, beige sets. Turtlenecks were both in modern, transparent mesh jumpsuits and as part of classic outfits with navy, gold-buttoned pea coats. 

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GCDS

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The show by GCDS was the most extravagant composition of the old and the new, titled “Toys For Adults.” The Creative Director, Giuliano Calza, prepared classy leather sets and elegant white suits on the one side, and red fuzzy dresses, Hello Kitty bras, Polly Pocket, and Chucky accessories on the other, which were to help us rediscover our inner children: “beautiful kids, broken inside, tormented by expectations, suddenly forgot how to play. Gcds is a dream, is creation, but we all live with current demons in burgundy times,” explains Calza. And so, smart, padded-shoulders jackets were ornamented with huge roses, velvet evening dresses were accompanied by edgy Hello Kitty bras, and white suits followed sensual lingerie mesh sets. 

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Set to the rhythm of ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,’ models confidently strutted down the runway, reminiscent of an 80’s disco club. The collection featured a mix of eccentric colors that complemented the dazzling spectacle and playful designs. A diverse range of garments, showcasing Philipp Plein’s commitment to pushing boundaries, made their way down the runway, creating an eccentric fashion showcase.

In this show, women exuded femininity, and men embraced masculinity, all while the vibrant colors and prints fostered a playful and charming atmosphere. Dramatic mini dresses and miniskirts dominated the runway, while graffiti prints and Swarovski-plastered platforms captured everyone’s attention. The roller disco dancers infused the event with a lively, electric, and fun atmosphere.

Cropped tailored jackets, tracksuits, sporty underwear, and biker pants in various colors added a touch of sobriety to the already dynamic and eye-catching collection. The lineup also included rainbow paillette dresses and bedazzled denim pieces, contributingto the disco theme and blending sensuality, playfulness, and boldness.

This collection embodies Philipp Plein’s philosophy and commitment to delivering well-crafted pieces while creating an eccentric universe around his brand. The colours, lighting, and glitter not only created a visually striking show but also conveyed Philipp’s vibrant artistic vision and created an eclectic display of joy.

To top of this high fashion spectacle, Plein Land was graced by Quavo to kick off the night, and Saweetie who performed her hit ‘Best Friend’ to close the show. And we think Saweetie was the perfect choice to celebrate this collection with.

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Amina Muaddi

Leave it to Amina to give us a deliciously styled look as she attended the Prada show earlier this week. Her look consisted of a silk two piece with contrasting colours of grey and burnt orange separating the top and bottom half of the garment. She styled this beautiful look with an oversized black blazer and platform open-toe heels alongside some golden earrings.  

This look can be dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion, her oversized blazer gives it a streetwear aesthetic but alternately the wedged heels make it more of an evening look. The options are endless with a look like this one and that’s why it is always worth having some of the staple pieces that Amina is styling in your closet.   

£ 1650

Prada Printed Satin Top

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Prada Printed Satin Midi Skirt

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£ 2900

Prada Spectrum Nappa Bag

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£ 670

Amina Muaddi Dalida Plateau Slipper

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Carolina Daur

Carolina Daur looked incredible at Paris fashion week with Dior in her yellow and black printed puffer dress and her lace up below the knee booties. The look is boujee and gives off, the character, Serena Vanderwoodsen energy with the short skirt and the effortlessly beautiful aesthetic. Her adorable mini yellow bag to match is the cherry on top of this fabulous look.  

She styled this look with silver jewellery which complements the colour scheme beautifully as this look includes three main colours, silver, yellow and black. As a rule of thumb, it is a good hack to use three dominant colours in any fashion look to help allow the colour scheme to shine and not be too overpowering to each other. She has carried this look beautifully and we are totally obsessed.  

£ 34

Rouge Dior Matte Lipstick

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Dior CD Navy Necklace

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Jessica Wang

Love a glitter moment? This dress is everything you could wish for, Jessica has styled an off the shoulder black glitter dress that looks divine on. She has paired it with patterned tights and high platform heels alongside a gold mini bag to tie it all together.  

This look oozes glamour as you could imagine it being worn at awards ceremonies, fancy nights out and premiers. She looks like an old Hollywood actress and we are totally in love with it.  

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Boux Avenue Micro Spot Tights

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£ 1040

Amina Muaddi Angelica Plateau Pump

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£ 1309

Alexandre Vauthier V-Neck Sequin Dress

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Alexandre Vauthier Mini BBag Mirror Bucket Bag

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Leonie Hanne

Bonjour Paris, Leonie is pictured sitting elegantly on a terrace with the scenic city of love as her back drop as she styles an extravagant fully pink dress that quite literally could be pictured on a runway. She styled this exotic fluffy pink garment with a sophisticated baby pink purse and platform pink heels, tre magnifique!  

Leonie looks like a real life barbie doll here and she is rocking it incredibly. We love how her shoes, purse and dress are all colour coordinated and look irresistibly fabulous.  

£ 24,950

Hermes Mini Kelly || Rose Confetti

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£ 1090

Cult Gaia Shannon Dress

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£ 1040

Amina Muaddi Angelica Satin Pumps

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Yendry

Yendry is giving us sass and confidence as she rocks a look curated by Balmain. Looking feisty and sexy in this fit, that has characteristics that are similar to the beautiful cheongsam dresses, the black velvet material combined with the bold gold buckles are a match made in heaven, they compliment each other beautifully and look stunning when paired with a matching purse.  

The slit on the side of the garment is very flattering on Yendry and allows her shoes to get some of the spotlight too. This outfit is irresistible and one that like Yendry said herself, needs no caption.  

£ 914

Balmain Detailed Maxi Dress

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Balmain Black Leather B-Buzz Bag

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£ 975

Balmain Ava Satin Platform Sandals

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Kim Kardashian

Kim was giving us a sexy outfit that looked utterly incredible. This sassy look included a two piece that has fuchsia snake print embellished on it, alongside matching pink books that also included the snake print detailing on. The look is super glam and is very Hollywood energy. She styled this look with a double cross combo that had a pink glass stained centre alongside a matching snake print choker to tie the look together.  

Kim really turned heads with this look and it’s a great party piece to take inspiration from for your next big night out.  

£ 65

Orelia 1980S Vintage Swarovski Ruby Necklace

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£ 20

Urban Outfitters Silence + Noise Cross Pearl Multi-Layered Necklace

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£ 65

NA-KD Croc Print Stiletto Knee High Boots

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£ 525

Rick Owens Strapless Bustier Top

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£ 516

Rick Owens Fitted Maxi Skirt

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Alexandra Pereira

Alexandra styles a glittering look as she attended the Paco Robanne show that paid a special homage to the visionary founder of the house, whom recently passed. She has a glittery vision and styles a full length dress that has stars spaced out all along the garment. She styled this look with feline sunglasses and a stylish mini green bag.  

The green and the black dress is a lovely combination as the green adds that little bit of colour and fun to the look. Wearing a black outfit allows you to go to town with your accessories as you can match every and any colour with a black outfit and change the vibe of the look easily at any moment.  

£ 389

Paco Rabanne Black Long Dress

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£ 485

Paco Rabanne Micro 1969 Shoulder Bag

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£ 189

New Rock Tower Unisex Metallic Black Natural Leather Biker Gothic Boots

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Gabrielle Caunesil

Who remembers tie dye? Gabriella is bringing it back to the main stage in a subtle but noticeable way with her outfit that is a cross between the tie dye and holographic era mixed with mesh vests.  Her look is pretty and includes a beautiful selection of pastel dainty colours with embroidered sequins as well as a bandeau that has swirls on that resemble the tie dye look.  

This look is very elegant and perfect for a dinner or a show where you want to be fashionable as well as not too over the top. The embroidered sequins on her skirt and vest are a lovely finishing detail that levels up this look and gives it that little sparkle. She had accessories for this look with block sunglasses and minimal silver jewellery. 

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Emporio Armani Sunglasses

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£ 24

Club Exx Cosmic Ace Metallic Bra Top

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Santa Brands Diamonds Maxi Dress

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Chiara Ferragni

Chiara was looking unreal in her outfit styled by Dior that consisted of a sheer see through black vest, a long wrap around skirt that has a slit along the side, triangle tights and just below the knee boots. This look was very eye-catching and very bold, something we love here at Voir.  

She styled minimal silver accessories with this look which allowed the fashion to do all the talking. We especially loved the combination of the triangle cut out tights with the black boots and this combo can be worn everyday as well as for special occasions, it’s a must have combo to have in your wardrobes.  

£ 380

Dior Fishnet Tights

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DIOR Empreinte Boot

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Dior Flared Mid-Length Skirt

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Dior Tank Top

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Kicki Yangz

Kicki has gone for a very industrial street wear look that includes an oversized shirt, small crop top and distressed black jeans. Her shoes have studded details on the top of the toe to add that extra element of punk rock to this look. This is the sort of look we imagine Berlin fashion scene styling with a heavy emphasis on the moody punk aesthetic.  

She accessories this look with big black sunglasses that she wears on her head as an accessory to the look more than a functional element. This is a very cool and edgy look and one that you could style anywhere.  

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Topshop Ruth Leather Mule Clog In Black

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1017 ALYX 9SM Blackmeans Distressed Straight-Leg Jeans

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£ 400

Heliot Emil Alike LS Top

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Heliot Emil Corset Blazer

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Charlotte Lawrence

Charlotte was looking very sexy and almost feline like in this mesh bodysuit that hugged her figure beautifully. This outfit consisted of a lace bodysuit, black underwear, under the knee black boots and a long oversized black coat. Curated by YSL, this look is undeniably alluring and gives off an almost lingerie aspect to the fit.  

We love the fact that the mesh material goes all the way down to Charlotte’s hands and doubles up as a pair of gloves for her. The detailing on the body suit is beautiful and is sure to cause a stir when styled.  

£ 1535

SAINT LAURENT Blade 110 Patent Leather Knee-High Boots

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£ 25

Jaded London Venice Lace Pedal Pushers

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£ 31

Dolls Kill World Of Wonder Lace Bodysuit

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SAINT LAURENT Oversized Coat In Wool

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Versace

Versace has also been revisiting their archives with a Baroque Pop spirit. Latex, ceramic urns, colored-python prints, and exaggerated silhouettes including silken shirts combine sexiness, simplicity, and depth.

Donatella Versace returned to menswear with a fun and inventive collection, full of color, casting images of classical statuary. Reinventing the brand’s iconic Medusa in animated versions that seem to come to life as repeating patterns on silks. In tune with the younger generation’s concern with the planet, Versace substituted exotic skins with python prints featuring neon accents, appearing as trenches or trousers, grounded by oversized pinstriped accent pieces. Leather-looks styled out of eco-sustainable latex were well ventilated with a repeating diamond pattern.

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Dolce and Gabbana 

“Heritage meets the present” for D&G Spring Summer Collection 2023. The show was a revival of timeless looks from the Italian house with a “re-edited” collection. “A past universe mixed with contemporary items to generate a new vision of the Dolce and Gabbana’s DNA” declared the designers. The collection displayed denim returns in all forms, combined with vintage printed T-shirts and jackets modernized with handmade embroideries. It also included classic pieces from the 90’s/2000’s like the iconic ‘canotta’ from ’91 and the “Sicilians are sensational” T-shirt from ’92. The brand revived these classic pieces with new shapes, treatments, and accessories to reinterpret the eternal fascination of Sicilian sensuality.

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Etro

The Etro collection carried the carefree waft of summer. Soft shirts,  flannels, ranging from orange to blue tones with a delicate and sensual feeling, and fluidity through floral garments. The theme was the wild power of poetry beautifully translated through the collection. “The male body is perceived behind nets and perforations in the transparencies of impalpable materials. Volumes are soft and accompany the movement.” Declared the brand.

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Moschino 

Jeremy Scott scored again with this new collection, mixing 80s fashion with the Buffalo movement and graphic designs. Bi-color suits. The collection was also inspired by Latino artist Tony Viramontes. His work was characterized by kinetic lines, electric energy, and calligraphic shapes, well-synchronized with 1980’s art. The artist also helped create New Age style.

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RAF Simmons and Miuccia Prada

The designers have combined the house’s sophisticated aesthetic with Simons’ youthful aura. Everyday essentials like suits, overcoats, sweaters, shirts, denim, and leather took over the line while celebrating Prada’s famous classic tailoring. Despite the simplicity of these pieces, the silhouettes have been reimagined through geometric shapes, Leather, Adding a note of vibrant sensuality with high-waisted shorts mixed with subtle vichy patterns. A combination of sophistication and oddness.

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Armani

Emporio Armani Spring Summer 2023 fashion show was defined by lightness in attitude and spirit. The collection included shirts combined with soft trousers cut from the same fabric giving a uniform hint. The shapes barely touched the body allowing it to breathe vital energy, and embodying this summer vibe. The sheer joy of living and dressing for the season: choosing clothes and accessories to throw on without too much thought.

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Fendi 

Silvia Venturini Fendi created earthy, grounded looks for a planet-conscious generation in shades that ranged from soothing chambray to hearty ochres. With Denim outfits, bucket hats, iconic Fendi logo, fringe on statement handbags, and moccasins for an easy day look. The collection also included knitwear in matching tones, shorts in linen with soft-zipped jackets, and sturdy-soled slip-on loafers for the beach. On the more dressy end, roomy Bermuda shorts in cream paired with a camel jacket.

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Words by Melodie Batala-Samba

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After witnessing the first three days of fashion shows at the Milano Digital Fashion Week, we experienced a glance at new trends for the Spring/Summer 2021 collections from high-fashion brands, such as Moschino, Dolce&Gabbana, Prada, and Versace.

As the event slowly comes to an end, the last day of shows gives us the opportunity to focus on a variety of stylistic concepts and approaches, each one inspired by different topics. To wrap things up, here are the highlights from the last day of MDFW.

Children of the Discordance – ‘The Protect Archives II’

Children of the Discordance from The Fashion Channel

Influenced by the archival pieces of nine years of operation, the Japanese label debuted a collection that aims at deconstructing old garments and bringing them to life. The brand is most recognisable for its paisley patterns which are showcased on multiple pieces, including outwear jackets, shorts, anoraks and more. Persian patterns, rough edges, see-through sweaters and an impressive patchwork define the aesthetic of the collection, contrasted by strong use of dark and bright colours. Protect Archives II expresses the ‘discordance’ in which the designer, Hideaki Shikama, crafts his unique pieces.

Children of the Discordance – ‘The Protect Archives II’

JieDa – ‘Entitlement’

Jieda Spring/Summer 2021 by Menswear

JieDa’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection represents a kind of appeal to claim the right to live fashion with fun. The Japanese designer, Hiroyuki Fujita, found inspiration on Japanese culture to craft his designs which are reminiscent of the traditional street style. ‘Entitlement’ depicts the moment of transition to adulthood with a street-chic, yet formal, approach: high-waist and lose trousers, oversized jackets, suits and shirts are the protagonists of the man collection. Tone-wise, the designs are mainly neutral. From pitch black to grey and light-brown, the collection offers few shades of colours with some accents of blue, green and yellow.

Federico Cina ‘Corpi e Luoghi’

Federico Cina- ‘Corpi e Luoghi’ by Fashion Channel

Nostalgia and childhood memories dominate Federico Cina’s latest Spring/Summer collection: after spending years of his career abroad, the designer’s return to his roots emotionally inspired him to honour his family values and Italian heritage. ‘Corpi e Luoghi’ looks at the past with a warm and comfortable vision, showcasing fitted trousers, tailored suits and soft shirts. The bright red and white accents of the garments – often knitted together with a soft brown – offer a feeling of purity and tradition. The Romagna print, usually seen on tablecloths and now part of the brand, here adorns the designs to praise the beauty of the countryside and the memory of a happy childhood.

GUCCI – ‘Epilogue’

Gucci Epilogue from Gucci Youtube Channel

A huge contributor to the Milano Digital Fashion Week was Gucci: even in the midst of a global pandemic, the famous Italian brand didn’t fail the viewers, organising a 12-hour live-streamed photoshoot which ended with the reveal of ‘Epilogue’. In a release accompanying the collection, creative director Alessandro Michele described the collection as ‘the end of the beginning of an experiment’. The collection, which included a long catalogue of 76 different looks, featured both menswear and womenswear designs highly reminiscent of Michele’s off-kilter vintage aesthetic.

With Covid-19 causing some restrictions on the fashion show, Michele sought to invite his colleague designers to wear their own creations. ‘The clothes will be worn by those who created them. The designers with whom, every day, I share the daze of creation, will become the performers of a new story’, he said. The collection itself reflects a different take on fashion: without an idealised concept of beauty, the garments show a wide range of body types, focusing more on everyday life. ‘Epilogue’ is a continuation of Michele’s narrative from his previous projects that highlights a gender-fluid style characterised by colours, prints and patterns. From retro shirt-dresses, seventies suits, vintage outerwear to colourful frocks, floral gowns and cheerful accessories, the collection is everything one expects from Gucci. Yet, it shows some new directions too with oversized trousers, new bright sneakers and a preponderance of denim.

However, the brand’s ongoing collaborations made their appearance along with the collection, such as Disney’s Donald Duck print; the famous Japanese manga character Doraemon appeared on a monogrammed tote and lastly various Liberty London prints. Whether this is the final use of Michele’s specific aesthetic or not, the designer is constantly reinventing the brand and we can’t wait for a new beginning.

Ermenegildo Zegna – XXX

Ermenegildo Zenga Spring/Summer 2021 by Menswear

For the 110th anniversary of his brand, Alessandro Sartori presented a luminous runway show inside Oasi Zegna. With 42 fresh new looks walking down the imaginary runway, Zegna contrasted his soft tailored designs to the heavy industrial machines and historical archives, going through the woods towards Zegna’s wool mill roof.

Ermenegildo Zenga Spring/Summer 2021

‘XXX’ was all about soft modern tailoring, as told by Sartori. The collection includes oversized jackets made up of recycled wool, soft outwear shirts, and skinny trousers/shorts. The designer referred to the garments as hybrids between the new and traditional styles. The prints as well are part of Zegna’s archives from the 40s/50s and were adapted to the new trend of the tie-dye. The palette of colours was taken from Oasi Zegna: greys, light-blues, and pinks can be found in the striped fabric or the silk and cotton shirts. Sustainability was at the base of the collection which makes use of recycled fabric for the creation of cotton and denim gilet, light accessories such as fanny packs, and more. Zegna’s collection was one of the last shows of the event but certainly surprised the viewers with its innovative approach to modernity. Words by Gennaro Costanzo

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Dsquared Milano Fashion Week Digital

Day three of Milano Fashion Week Digital has been and gone with iconic Italian designers including Versace and Dsquared2 giving us exclusive previews into their up and coming collections. It was a day not to be missed, so we have caught you up on our favourite fashion highlights from the digital event.

Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini

Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Resort 2021

Named as “The joy of dressing” Italian designer Lorenzo Serafini drew inspiration for his latest collection in the depths of lockdown, after feeling the sudden desire to get glammed, dressed up, and to celebrate the return to normal life; as we all felt during the lockdown. Hence, making it appropriate to inject a message of optimism and strength into this Spring 2021 collection.

To embody this emotion, the collection strikes a balance between ‘city glamour’ and ‘countryside elegance’, devised for the Philosophy girl. The collection is balanced out by leisurely looks, like a white floral detailed dress, a ribbed vest and a striped off the shoulder shirt, counteracted with extreme high waist jeans, a pink and black tartan corset paired with leather pants and a ruffled red polka dress. The use of layers integrated with each look gives an effortless glam for either day or night attire.

TODs: Studio Pre-Spring 2021

Tods Studio Pre-Spring 2021

Putting aside his concerns and apprehensions of the future, following a Covid-19 era, Creative Director of Tod’s, Walter Chiapponi, made a commitment to praise Tod’s craftsmen and the factory workers who’ve brought their designs to life.

The pre-spring line-up gives off a fall aesthetic with a muted palette motif through colored yarns and cotton. Jackets were a major part of this collection with a puffed red parka taking centre stage, a cropped biker jacket, and a khaki camo cargo jacket, all paired with casual attire to give a youthful underlay to the collection. Giving off a 70’s sporty vibe, with twists of sophistication and class, it’s a collection that is fashion-forward but keeping with their signature classical style.

Tod’s Studio: Pre- Spring 2021 from Tod’s Youtube Channel

Dsquared2: Men’s and Women’s Pre-Collection S/S 2021

Dsquared2 Men’s and Women’s Pre Collection S/S2021

Keeping in line with their signature athletic and street style aesthetic, Dsquared2 gave us a taste of their Pre-Spring/Summer 2021 collection to showcase their men’s and women wear in an exclusive MFW pass to their backstage set. The collection includes energetic, sporty pieces embellished with their iconic Dsquared2 logo and coloured details. Carefully selected technical fabrics, including nylon, cotton, maintain a casualness to the apparel seen in sweatshirts, oversized suits, denim, and pull over parkas.

Dsquared2 Spring/summer 2021 from Menswear

Versace: Flash Collection

Versace could not have selected a more appropriate way to tease their up and coming Flash Collection. As soon as Donatella takes the reins and know we are in for a treat. Especially for Milano Fashion Week Digital, Versace not only gave us a live insight into their latest collection all the way from Milan itself but simultaneously, A J Tracy exclusively debuted his new track alongside models, showcasing the collection. Taking the digital fashion show to an entirely new level, we were presented with a very 1990s/noughties style music video. There was no glitz. There was a little glam. But it wasn’t needed. The clothes and AJ took centre stage.

Inspiration? Donatella spent the majority of her lockdown in Milan, like all of us, wondering about the pitfalls of sustainability in the fashion industry and came to the decision of ‘flash collections.’ Definition? A flash collection is a small collection that can be presented, produced, and delivered to stores faster than regular-sized collections. The idea? To reduce the overproduction of clothing that contributes to the fast fashion industry and to reduce waste that often comes with it.

Keeping in line with iconic Versace designs, the clothes with this collection are just as audacious and unapologetic as the designer herself. Mixing the iconic Medusa symbol with its most recognizable luxury print, the collection is balanced out with modest and sophisticated items that complement the “flashiness” of the collection. Cobalt blue, navy and snake print ash grey is the colour motif, flattered with hints of green and yellow, presents a slightly mysterious atmosphere to the collection that will not go ignored once the collection drops.

Versace Flash Collection from Versace Youtube Channel

Numero 00: Vietato Non-Amare Men’s SS21

Numero 00: Vietato Non-Amare Men’s SS21 from Menswear

“Love is freedom. We are all equal” is the underlying message of Numero 00 SS21 collection. Titled “Vietato Non-Amare” the short film explores the relationship between love and freedom as Italian designer Valerio Farina shows how love is represented through people and places in honor of Milano Fashion Week Digital.

In light of the message he is portraying with this collection, fabrics and colour palettes were carefully selected in order to embody the freedom of expression and to reinforce the message that “we are all equal” in a time where we are chained with restrictions in the way we love and show expression. Block white and black, combined with sandy beige and baby blue, sit at the forefront of the collection that when combined with geometrical prints present a very urban and edgy collection, true to Numero 00’s name.

Words by Clare Stephenson

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If there’s one industry that has risen, adapted, and responded to society’s newfound digital expectations, it has been that of the fashion industry. Following the footsteps of London Fashion Week Digital in June, yesterday luxury fashion houses took part in day one of Milano Fashion Week Digital to present their Spring/Summer 2021 collections and pre-collections. Amid the complexities and difficulties of the recent lockdown, Italian designers rose to the occasion to present to the world their thoughts and messages during the COVID-19 hardship on the Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana platform.

It may be a new, slightly unorthodox way of storytelling in the fashion industry, but in a moment where social distancing and safety is paramount, it still remains a dynamic event that will forever inspire the next generation of upcoming fashion designers. It was surely an event not to be missed.

MSGM: Non So Dove, Ma Insieme

MSGM was the first to kick things off at the digital Milan Fashion Week with a very ethereal and sensual mini film; embodying the meaning of love and affection, capturing summer nights spent boozing up, partying on the beach, amongst the ones we love the most. Founder and Designer of MSGM, Massimo Giorgetti, divulged the video to celebrate freedom and friendship in the new generation through his clothes.

The designer said: “I wanted to tone down a notch the tone of voice, without losing the intensity and clarity of MSGM codes.” The 2021 women’s wear collection was infused with a feeling of passion and tenderness with plisse skirts, billowy floral dresses, and dreamy ruffles; inspired by a palette of floral hues including lilac, soft pink, and baby blue. The designer wanted to create a sense of ‘escapism and liveliness’ through an approachable collection that juxtaposed a feminine vibe with a tomboyish, casualness to each look.

MSGM Spring/Summer 2021 Youtube Channel

Magliano Carillon

Migliano Carillon unveiled their SS2021 through an augmented reality feature film, summarising the brands ethos towards futurism and rebellious styling. The video featured eighties aesthetic models slowly turning on a spinning platform to showcase a collection of quirky yet classy apparel, all the while addressing the subject of gender and identity.

Magliano’s collection is hinged on oversized apparel, herculean proportions and vivid colours curated through neon straight-leg pants, a mustard blazer, and a necktie off white shirt. The designer also included a terry-cloth white towel, worn as a midi skirt, paired with an oversized button vest. This latest collection really played on the boundary between masculine and feminine attrite through pieces such as a skin-tight cycling short embellished with lingerie details.

Magliano Spring/Summer 2021 from Official Youtube Channel

Plan C: Everyone is a Landscape

At 1 pm we were taken on a sensorial journey. Plan C by Carolina Castiglioni presented “Everyone is a landscape” to divulge the inspiration behind her Spring/Summer 2021 collection. Deep-rooted into the brand values ‘edgy design, daring colour sensibility, experimentation and uncompromising quality’ which was reflected in the 360-degree Google Maps inspired collection video.

Directed by Luca De Santis, the film is set in the Swiss Alps, where Carolina unexpectantly spent lockdown, indulged in untouched plains of greenery and deserted mountains. Therefore, her Spring 2021 collection was a sort of ode to her time spent surrounded by natural landscapes. As a testament to her unfound strength she discovered in lockdown, bold, block colours, oversized garments and floral patterns are favoured in her collection through geometric dresses, loose shirts and drawstring trousers.

Valextra: Sailing Through the Times

In a short collaboration video with Ratti, Valextra launched their ‘Women’s Timeless’ collection exhibiting their latest generation of handmade leather bags. Simplistic yet practical has forever been the way forward with Valextra with structured, yet statement miniature bags being the forefront of this SS21 collection. Fuchsia, peach, red and cream front clasped wrist bags present are a timeless and chic fashion statement; that will forever own its rightful place in our summer wardrobe.

Prada Multiple Views Spring / Summer 2021: The Show That Never Happened

Arguably the most awaited unveil of the day, all eyes were on the Italian fashion house as they pushed the digital boundaries to roll out their latest collection. Following the announcement of Raf Simons joining forces with Miuccia Prada, the reveal of their ‘Multiple Views’ collection for Men’s Spring/Summer 2021 was one to watch.

The collection was proposed in five chapters; interpreted by five designers; Terence Nance, Joanna Piotrowska, Martine Syms, Juergen Teller and Willy Vanderperre, who in turn used film to capture differing elements and “Multiple Views” of the Prada collection. Futurism, strength and fragility being the highlighting themes and to celebrate the multiplicity of opinions and viewpoints of the collection.

Prada Multiple Views Spring/Summer 20201- Official Prada Youtube

Speaking of the collections, they strike a balance between corporate and dynamism, classism, and futurism. All designed to resemble minimum through these complex times, the collection features a combination of, simple pieces, and then moves onto sportswear and edge. Looking at menswear, the collection speaks classism with sharp tailor-cut suits, knee-length trench coats and narrow fitted trousers. Then the reverse, introducing industrial fabrics including leather and Perspex.

Womenswear touches on elegance and femininity with satin slip dresses, monochrome sleeveless dresses and lace embellished midi frocks while injecting a sense of ‘girl boss’ through structured blazers and tailored shirt dresses.

Alberta Ferretti: A Tribute to Italy

Named as a ‘Tribute to Italy’, the Alberta Ferretti Resort 2021 collection injected a dose of optimism through a palette of bold, confident colours including fuchsia, bright orange and cherry. Italy being one of the initial countries to go into lockdown, Ferretti wanted to use this collection to bring back spirit and life. Speaking of the collection, she said: “We’re surrounded by beauty. Our empty cities, shrouded in the silence of the lockdown, were magnificent. I wanted to celebrate that.”

Digitally shot in front of famous Italian backdrops; including Venice, Rome and Florence the Resort collection is enriched with femininity to deliver a collection that features both evening wear and quotidian dress. The collection dips into discrete glamour and sexiness with silk blouses, dresses and nightwear embellished in extravagant print and floral work; as well as including a corporate vibe through pink, orange and cobalt blue suit sets.

Alberta Ferretti Resort 2021- Official Youtube Channel

Vivetta: Il Gioco del Pensiero

Nothing explains this latest collection but sweet and authentic. Vivetta Ponti used the inspiration of nature and wilderness to draw inspiration for her Resort 2021 collection.

Subtle florals, blossom print ruffles, miniskirts and breezy dresses embellished with statement collars and ruffle sleeves are highlighted in this collection.

The micro-floral motifs, used to reflect Ponti’s countryside quarantine, are inspired by blooming flowers and based on a ‘fairy-tale’ colour palette of mint green, white and primrose yellow. A soothing and peaceful collection that was created to balance the worries from the surrounding world.

Vivetta from VRAI magazine Youtube Channel

Edithmarcel: Workout SS21

To display Edithmarcel’s S/S2021 workout collection, we instantly thought of John Travolta and Jaime Lee Curtis sweating and thrusting in ‘Perfect’. Let’s be honest. The launch video was narrated by a motivational 1980’s fitness instructor, cutting out to reveal pieces from the collection. The monochrome geometric face print that is highlighted in the collection is a simplistic yet effective motif and, as versioned by the brand, works towards genderless fashion producing a very wearable and adaptable collection.

Edithmarcel Spring Summer 2021 from Edithmarcel Youtube Channel

Moschino: Spring-Summer 2021 Menswear Pre-Collection

A play on geometric shapes and vivid colours to infuse optimism and joyfulness took centre stage in Moschino’s latest collection. Moschino has forever been known to inject fun and creativity into its brand; well nothing has changed. Bold, bright, vivid and instantly captivating, the SS21 Men’s Pre-Collection is a collection for the daring. As expected, the Italian fashion house has not held back with its striking embellishments including polka, stripe, stars and incorporating an out-of-space theme of planet and spaceship embroidered apparel. This next collection is one to keep an eye out for.

Moschino Spring/Summer 2021 from Menswear Youtube Channel

Philipp Plein: Fashion is Dead

‘Fashion Is Dead’ from Official Philip Plein Youtube Channel

To bring day one to a close, Philipp Plein showcased his ‘Fashion is Dead’ fashion week film to present his Men’s Spring Summer 2021 collection. The eerie reflection video captioned in his Instagram ‘Fuck the Virus’ recognised the struggle of 2020 and the major devastation it has had globally. Specifically highlighting the impact on the fashion industry with intense newsreels and a voice-over naming the virus a “disaster for global magnitude.” Slightly apocalyptic feeling, the designer introduces his collection featuring himself as the centre man. Striking a balance between contemporary sportswear and a ‘dressed to kill’ aesthetic.

Words by Clare Stephenson

Graphics by Georgia Walters

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In the past few months, the fashion world has been changing to safely adapt to the restrictions caused by the pandemic. With many more fashion events going virtual, the industry is reinventing itself. But it’s never too early (or too dangerous) to start planning a return to physical shows.

As the first-ever digital couture week is still underway, and Milan and Paris menswear shows are set to take place online towards the end of July, Louis Vuitton unexpectedly announced that its 2021 menswear collection will be displayed in a season-less and itinerant tour of fashion shows around the globe, debuting on August 6 in Shanghai as part of a public event and in Tokyo at a later date.

The collection, titled ‘Message in a Bottle’, will mainly focus on sustainability: speaking to WWD, artistic director Virgil Abloh revealed that the collection is composed of 30 looks crafted with new material, 25 looks made up of recycled and repurposed material, and 25 looks carried over from the previous collection. Every reconditioned piece will show the Upcycling Signal Logo which is a new emblem of the brand.

The second aim of Virgil’s collection is to reinvent essential fashion components and apply them to modern times, thus relating them to the needs of people working from home. “I want to urge the industry not to just focus on easy-to-sell garments that we know work commercially”, the designer said. “This next show is probably the biggest leap that I’ve made in terms of proposing a new system, how it lives and operates. It’s probably the most fully packaged from the clothes itself and the craftsmanship to the things you’ll see with the films and how it activates,” Abloh told WWD.

The Adventures of Zoooom with Friends from Official Louis Vuitton Youtube

There are high expectations for this new project since it will be one of the few events which will physically take place around the world.

Vuitton plans to start off the international tour with the screening of the short film ‘Adventures of Zoooom with Friends’, starring animated characters in a live-action world and now available on YouTube. The French fashion brand shared the prologue on social media, promoting the event with a series of colourful posters and posts showing the characters hiding inside shipping containers as the cargo ship sets sail. Words by Gennaro Costanzo

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