Five trends from Milan Women’s Fashion Week | trends

The fashion week feminine Milan It concluded after six days of runway shows that showcased the best of fall/winter 2022/2023, Italian style.

Although morale at this high-profile event was dampened by the invasion of Ukraine, attendees got a front-row look at the trends that will emerge in the coming months, hopefully in calmer times.

Here are some of them:

Strong shoulder pads

Exaggerated, extra-wide shoulder pads from the ’80s are back on the catwalk. Dolce & Gabbana made a splash for the occasion, providing the perfect wardrobe accessory for those who need to keep someone out of the way.

The shoulder pads were enhanced by black double-breasted suits, orange, fuchsia, and canary yellow jackets, and displayed under sheer dresses paired with tie belts that lend a “sexy” feel.

Versace went for maximum contrast with long, wide-shouldered coats in pale blue and a pink Barbie doll, paired with the brand’s signature shirts in contrasting colours.

At Prada, wide black gowns with generous shoulders were decorated with chains that intersected with an angled neckline.

Transparency

Flimsy or semi-naked looks were present all over the catwalk, from Fendi to Bottega Veneta.

Fendi’s chiffon and silk skirts and trousers leave little to the imagination in soft shades of apricot, mint and pink.

Transparencies had texture at No. 21, while Lorenzo Serafini, in Philosophy, showed off an ultra-sheer turtleneck, revealing generous shoulder pads.

In Missoni, the brand’s famous zig-zag in sheer lurex skillfully sewn into shimmering dresses and long, matching blazers, while at Prada, legs peeked through sheer silk in sheer skirts below the knee, with gray leather or wool panels.

Bottega Veneta presented sparkly and sheer dresses decorated with sheer sequins.

fluffy puffy coats

The desire to rest in difficult times means that the current trend of doll coats is not going away.

The puffy, fluffy, oversized coats seen in Milan ranged from modest to luxurious, such as those from Max Mara and Alberta Ferretti.

Versace combined bulge and sparkle, an Italian favourite, in a pleasingly wide red coat, while Philipp Plein made a similar look in a bomber jacket.

An abundance of wild fabric in a faded denim has become Diesel’s great male coat, with eye-catching versions of the same dusty pink and avocado for women.

But designers from Dolce & Gabbana Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana took the category to its peak, with their creations on the colorful catwalk.

To dispel the notion that hair is fattening, Bottega Veneta showed off a slimmer dress neatly cut in a teddy bear fabric.

Max Mara also incorporated the relaxed look into shorts and jackets.

small peaks

The skinny shirts have been seen time and time again — showcasing everything but a strategic portion of the torso — and have been paired with everything from Missoni’s sparkly pants to Diesel’s worn jeans.

Already seen during the fall parades in a triangular bra version, the proposals of this season opted for a gang look.

At Roberto Cavalli, bandeau tops were of mohair in mustard and emerald green, and were paired with skirts or voluminous pants.

Fausto Bugliese’s so-called “cage dresses” were skin-tight black with narrow fabric straps across the chest, creating an understated sadomasochistic touch with the addition of metallic rings.

bodysuit

The inner-suit appeared in Milan, particularly in Roberto Cavalli, decorated with a leopard print and accessorizing with long leopard gloves and leather belts.

Etro introduced a crochet suit, while Blumarine offered a red, long-sleeved version with a plunging neckline.