Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2022 Offers a Master Class in Camp
Plus, more of the hottest looks from Milan Fashion Week.
Milan Fashion Week has finally come to a close—and it pulled out all the stops. This fall/winter season, we saw Blumarine’s surprise rendition of Y2k-gone-emo, Gucci collaborate with Adidas, and Versace reimagine its signature house codes. Meanwhile, Prada delivered on all fronts, from style to talent. Hunter Schafer, Kaia Gerber, and a newly redheaded Kendall Jenner shared a runway that is somehow convincing us that the simple ribbed tank top will be it next season.
And then there’s Moschino, which time and time again, reminds us that camp is not just an exhibit theme, it’s a lifestyle. This season, its collection is complete with gowns featuring built-in harps and dresses that remind us of both Lumière and Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast. But on a heavier note, we are reminded that fashion does not exist within a vacuum. As protestors converge outside runway collections, Giorgio Armani opted to use his runway to quietly address the dire situation.
See everything that happened during MFW below.
Giorgio Armani
As protestors rally outside Milan Fashion Week shows in the hopes of redirecting attention toward the Ukrainian conflict, Giorgio Armani became the first designer to address the issue with a silent runway. He stated on Instagram: “My decision to not play music in the show was made as a sign of respect towards the people involved in the unfolding tragedy in Ukraine.” The designer’s sensitivity with his presentation was duly noted, and what followed was a collection highlighting what will always be his legacy: a quiet strength.
Giorgio Armani
Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta
Since Daniel Lee’s exit from Bottega Veneta earlier this year—and his creation of #NewBottega as we see the brand today—the newly named creative director Matthieu Blazy had big, big shoes to fill. Read our full review on his debut collection here.
Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta
Versace
Versace is sticking to its house codes this season, doing what it does best, and what its audience devours. Think: black tailored suiting, pops of fluorescent satin, chainmail, and bustiers in every iteration. Folding into these signature notes are houndstooth prints we suspect will reign next fall, along with a sleek reimagining of the puffer jacket.
Versace
Versace
Versace
Versace
MM6 Maison Margiela
MM6 Maison Margiela
Ports 1961
Ports 1961
Philosophy by Lorenzo Serafini
Philosophy by Lorenzo Serafini
GCDS
GCDS
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.
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